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Licensed Builders in Canberra, ACT

8986 Verified Browse all verified licensed builders serving Canberra and surrounding suburbs.
Data last updated: 17 February 2026 from Access Canberra register

Builder Directory — Canberra, ACT

RITESH KaranActive
Licence2009186
ClassUnrestricted
RITU KUMARIExpired
Licence2017725
ClassOwner Builder
RIVERWALL CONSTRUCTIONS PTY. LTD.Active
Licence2012605
ClassClass A
RIVIERA POOLS PTY LTDActive
Licence2025306
ClassClass D
RIYA PATELActive
Licence2025652
ClassOwner Builder
RIZIAN BERNARD GAGAWANANActive
Licence2022704
ClassClass A
RIZON PTY LTDActive
Licence2016953
ClassClass A
RIZWAN AHMED PASHAExpired
Licence2017186
ClassOwner Builder
RIZWAN PASHAExpired
Licence20131079
ClassOwner Builder
RJR DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTDActive
Licence2008819
ClassClass D
RMA CONTRACTING PTY LTDExpired
Licence20151023
ClassClass D
ROB RABIH ELBASHAActive
Licence2023796
ClassClass A
ROBBIE GIBSONExpired
Licence20111451
ClassClass A - Energy Efficiency
ROBERT ANTHONY WESTExpired
Licence200112400
ClassClass B
ROBERT ALAN ALCOCKActive
Licence199811328
ClassClass C
ROBERT ALEXANDER JAMES DUNNActive
Licence2016149
ClassClass D
ROBERT ALEXANDER KEMENYExpired
Licence20091114
ClassClass A
ROBERT ALLAN MOONEYActive
Licence200015956
ClassSanitary Plumber
ROBERT ANDREW TERENTISExpired
Licence20151075
ClassWorks Assessor - Unit Titles
ROBERT ARCHIBALD CARNEGIEExpired
Licence20131102
ClassClass D
ROBERT ARTHUR LITTLEActive
Licence2023831
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT AURAHAActive
Licence20231056
ClassClass C
ROBERT AZZAMExpired
Licence2018335
ClassClass C
ROBERT BARBINExpired
Licence20175
ClassClass B
ROBERT BARRY LOVEJOYExpired
Licence2014135
ClassClass D
ROBERT BATKOVICActive
Licence2018821
ClassClass B
ROBERT BEASLEYExpired
Licence2021462
ClassClass A
ROBERT BLAZEVSKIActive
Licence2006152
ClassClass B
ROBERT BROZICActive
Licence2015868
ClassClass C
ROBERT BRUCE WoollastonActive
Licence20121462
ClassClass C
ROBERT CAMPBELLExpired
Licence2017669
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT CARLOS ROMEROActive
Licence2013411
ClassClass C
ROBERT CATERERExpired
Licence202090
ClassClass B
ROBERT CHARLES COLQUHOUNExpired
Licence20111053
ClassClass A
ROBERT CHARLES EDWARDSActive
Licence199714482
ClassWater Supply Plumber
ROBERT CHARLES HendryExpired
Licence19967907
ClassClass C
ROBERT CHARLES JONESExpired
Licence19832519
ClassClass B
ROBERT CHARLES MUNNERLEYActive
Licence20241613
ClassClass C
ROBERT CHARLES RATHBONEExpired
Licence2013364
ClassClass C
ROBERT CHRISTOPHER LOWEActive
Licence20111129
ClassClass C
ROBERT CLIFFORD HOLDOMActive
Licence201613
ClassClass A
ROBERT DALIBOR HRSTICExpired
Licence2011300
ClassClass C
ROBERT DEAN PANTANOActive
Licence2008111
ClassClass A
ROBERT DIAMONDExpired
Licence2022640
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT DIMOVSKIActive
Licence2025528
ClassClass C
ROBERT DOMINIC Dal CortivoActive
Licence2008575
ClassClass C
ROBERT DOMINIC ParagalliActive
Licence2008447
ClassClass B
ROBERT DONALD SMITHActive
Licence199811259
ClassClass C
ROBERT DOUGLAS ROWEExpired
Licence2017686
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT DUDOKExpired
Licence20211592
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT EDWIN SPEIRSExpired
Licence2017463
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT EIDExpired
Licence2017300
ClassClass B
ROBERT FARRELLExpired
Licence2018850
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT FARRRELLYExpired
Licence2022393
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT FRANCIS HARRISActive
Licence19842992
ClassClass B
ROBERT FRANK DELARUEExpired
Licence201751
ClassClass C
ROBERT GARNERActive
Licence2018614
ClassClass B
ROBERT GEORGE HARVEYExpired
Licence20131301
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT GEORGE TYEExpired
Licence2012403
ClassClass A
ROBERT GEORGE WATKINExpired
Licence2010358
ClassClass A
ROBERT GORDON WHITTAKERActive
Licence2015713
ClassClass A
ROBERT GRAHAM NUNNExpired
Licence2014583
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT GRIFFITHSExpired
Licence2022495
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT HARRISONExpired
Licence2010529
ClassClass C
ROBERT HENRY EARNSHAWExpired
Licence199711147
ClassClass C
ROBERT HENRY EDWARDSExpired
Licence2015121
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT HENRY NEVILLEExpired
Licence20171027
ClassClass D
ROBERT HOVARActive
Licence2009554
ClassClass C
ROBERT HUMPHREYExpired
Licence2014450
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT HUNKLINGERActive
Licence2013649
ClassClass C
ROBERT IAN CHARLES GOREExpired
Licence20201488
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT IAN HITCHCOCKActive
Licence200313146
ClassClass D
ROBERT IAN NEWBERYExpired
Licence19926202
ClassClass C
ROBERT IVAN PavlekovicExpired
Licence19894601
ClassClass C
ROBERT IVANKOVICActive
Licence2007960
ClassClass A
ROBERT J FRASER PTY LTDActive
Licence2007911
ClassClass C
ROBERT JABBOURActive
Licence2020239
ClassClass A
ROBERT JAMES DavisActive
Licence20161191
ClassClass C
ROBERT JAMES FRANKCOMExpired
Licence20161035
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT JAMES HOPKINExpired
Licence19751201
ClassClass D
ROBERT JAMES PalmerExpired
Licence2018697
ClassClass C
ROBERT JOEL BROSOLOExpired
Licence2016985
ClassClass B
ROBERT JOHN BROOKSExpired
Licence19946954
ClassClass A
ROBERT JOHN CHILMANActive
Licence2012745
ClassClass A
ROBERT JOHN COLLINSExpired
Licence2016706
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT JOHN CRAWFORDExpired
Licence2014284
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT JOHN DOUSTActive
Licence2007439
ClassClass A
ROBERT JOHN FRASERActive
Licence19946952
ClassClass C
ROBERT JOHN GARNERExpired
Licence20141090
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT JOHN GOWINGActive
Licence19822381
ClassClass C
ROBERT JOHN NICHOLLSActive
Licence2016900
ClassClass C
ROBERT JOHN RosinExpired
Licence199911740
ClassClass A
ROBERT JOHN VALKExpired
Licence20121390
ClassClass C
ROBERT JONESExpired
Licence202390
ClassClass A
ROBERT KEITH ORTHActive
Licence2008223
ClassClass A
ROBERT KELVIN BARLINExpired
Licence2015657
ClassOwner Builder
ROBERT KENNETH MURRAYExpired
Licence2021566
ClassClass D
ROBERT KEVIN AUSTINExpired
Licence2017668
ClassClass C
ROBERT KHARZOOExpired
Licence20181206
ClassClass A
ROBERT KLACEKExpired
Licence20211861
ClassOwner Builder

Hiring a Builder in Canberra

Before hiring any builder in Canberra, use this checklist to protect yourself and ensure you're working with a properly licensed and insured professional.

  1. Verify their Home Warranty Insurance is current — For residential building work above the state threshold (e.g. $20,000 in NSW, $16,000 in VIC), the builder must hold Home Warranty Insurance (also called Home Building Compensation in NSW). Ask for the certificate before signing — it protects you if the builder dies, disappears, or becomes insolvent before defects are rectified.
  2. Ask to see their QBCC or equivalent financial standing — In Queensland and several other states, builders must meet minimum net tangible asset requirements. A builder who has recently had financial conditions placed on their licence may be at risk of insolvency. Check the public register for any conditions, sanctions, or disciplinary actions.
  3. Request a detailed scope of works, not just a lump-sum price — A one-line quote of "$350,000 for your renovation" tells you nothing. Insist on a fully itemised scope of works that lists each trade, materials, allowances, PC (prime cost) items, and provisional sums so you can compare quotes fairly and avoid surprise variations.
  4. Confirm how they handle variations and cost overruns — Variations are the number-one source of building disputes in Australia. Ask how changes are documented and priced, whether there is a margin applied to variations, and ensure the contract requires written approval before any variation work commences.
  5. Check their licence class matches the scale of your project — Builder licences are tiered by project scale — for example, QBCC offers Low Rise (up to 2 storeys), Medium Rise (up to 3 storeys), and Open (unrestricted). A builder licensed only for Low Rise cannot legally construct a three-storey townhouse. Verify the licence class on the relevant state register.
Pro Tip

Get at least three quotes and compare not just price, but response time, warranty on workmanship, and whether the quote includes parts.

Red Flags to Watch For
  • No Home Warranty Insurance certificate for work over the threshold — Builders are legally required to provide Home Warranty Insurance before starting residential work above the state threshold. If a builder says insurance "isn't needed" or asks you to split the contract to stay under the threshold, walk away — this is a serious red flag and may indicate they cannot obtain insurance.
  • Demands large upfront deposits beyond the legal limit — Most states cap the deposit a builder can request — for example, 5% in Victoria and 10% in NSW for contracts over $20,000. A builder requesting 30–50% upfront may have cash flow problems and could be using your deposit to fund other projects.
  • Reluctant to put the scope of works in writing — For residential building work above the relevant threshold, a written contract is a legal requirement in every state. A builder who resists putting the full scope, timeline, and payment schedule in writing is exposing you to variations, disputes, and limited legal recourse.
  • Multiple current disciplinary actions on the public register — Check the state licensing register (e.g. QBCC, NSW Fair Trading, VBA) for any directions to rectify, licence conditions, or complaint history. One resolved complaint is normal; multiple open actions suggest systemic quality or conduct issues.

Builder Licensing Requirements in Australian Capital Territory

Licence Required

Licensing is managed by ACT Construction Occupations Registrar.

Licence Types

Builder Licence — Class A

All building work including multi-storey construction

Builder Licence — Class B

Building work up to 2 storeys

Builder Licence — Class C

Limited building work (e.g. alterations and additions)

Key Requirements

  • Diploma of Building and Construction (CPC50220) or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
  • Fidelity fund certificate for residential building work

Penalties for unlicensed work

Unlicensed building work in the ACT can result in fines up to $48,000 for individuals. The Construction Occupations Registrar can also issue demerit points, rectification orders, and prohibition notices.

Typical Builder Costs in ACT

Hourly Rate

$75 – $130

Callout Fee

$85 – $160

Common Jobs

JobCost Range
Deck construction (20-30sqm)$5350 – $16050
Bathroom renovation$16050 – $37450
Kitchen renovation$21400 – $53500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a builder and a building contractor?

In most states, the terms are interchangeable for licensing purposes. A "builder" typically refers to someone who constructs or renovates buildings, while a "building contractor" holds the licence that allows them to contract for building work and engage subcontractors. Some states distinguish between a general contractor (whole-of-build) and a specialist or trade contractor (single trade like carpentry or tiling).

What does Home Warranty Insurance actually cover?

Home Warranty Insurance (known as Home Building Compensation in NSW) covers homeowners if the builder cannot complete the work or fix defects due to death, disappearance, or insolvency. It typically covers structural defects for 6 years and non-structural defects for 2 years after completion. It does not cover disputes about quality while the builder is still trading — that is handled through the building tribunal or commission.

How much does it cost to build a house per square metre in Australia?

As a rough guide, expect $1,800–$2,500 per square metre for a standard project home, $2,500–$3,500 for a custom design, and $3,500 or more for architecturally designed or high-specification builds. Costs vary significantly by state, site conditions, finishes, and market demand. Always get at least three detailed quotes for your specific plans and site.

Do I need council approval before my builder starts work?

For most building work beyond minor cosmetic changes, yes. You or your builder must obtain a building permit (or construction certificate in NSW) from council or a private certifier before work begins. Some minor works like garden sheds under a certain size may be exempt. Your builder should confirm permit requirements during the quoting stage.

What is a defects liability period?

The defects liability period is a window — usually 13 to 26 weeks after practical completion — during which the builder must return to fix any defects identified during a final inspection. It is separate from Home Warranty Insurance cover. Document all defects in writing during this period and issue a formal defect notice to the builder.

Can I act as an owner-builder instead of hiring a licensed builder?

Most states allow homeowners to act as their own builder by obtaining an Owner Builder Permit, but thresholds apply — for example, work over $10,000 in NSW or $11,000 in QLD. As an owner-builder you take on all legal responsibility for compliance, subcontractor management, and workplace safety. You must also disclose the owner-builder work when selling the property within 6 years in most states.

How do I verify a builder's licence in ACT?

You can verify any builder's licence using TradieVerify's free search tool or directly through the Access Canberra register. Enter the builder's name or licence number to confirm their licence status, class, and any disciplinary history.

How many licensed builders are in Canberra?

There are currently 8986 licensed builders registered in Canberra, ACT. This data is sourced directly from the Access Canberra register and updated regularly.