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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
| Name | Licence # | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TARAS JACYSHYN | 2023491 | Owner Builder | Active |
| TARAS MARKIAN JACYSHYN | 2016150 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TAREQ ABDRABO | 20131141 | Class A | Expired |
| TARYN LANGDON | 2017320 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TASMAN LARNACH | 2018462 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TASNEEM SAJID | 2016159 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TASS CHRISTOPHER KALFAS | 20221412 | Class C | Expired |
| TAUANGEMAI LATUKEFU | 2019709 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TAUSEEF FAZLANI | 2023292 | Owner Builder | Active |
| TAYLOR BREEN | 2015529 | Class C | Active |
| TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION GROUP PTY LTD | 2014609 | Class A | Active |
| TAYLOR VAN DE HAAR | 2013426 | Class A - Energy Efficiency | Expired |
| TAYMA ABZAKH | 2021191 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TEAM DUNN PTY LTD | 20241359 | Class A | Active |
| TEAMCALL PTY. LIMITED | 2010851 | Class C | Active |
| TEENA SULLIVAN | 2021421 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TEGAN JANE MEREDITH | 20241336 | Owner Builder | Active |
| TEJBIR SINGH | 20211710 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TEJI GOBRAN | 201545 | Class B | Expired |
| TEJINDER BHAGRIA | 2018608 | Class C | Active |
| TEJPAL SINGH | 2024283 | Class C | Active |
| TENON AUS PTY LTD | 2025191 | Class A | Active |
| TERALCO CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD | 20221423 | Class A | Active |
| TERENCE BAKKUM | 20221097 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERENCE BENNETT | 2019255 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERENCE BRADY | 2021939 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERENCE CHARLES O'Kelly | 19741128 | Class C | Expired |
| TERENCE DAVID LYNCH | 2015102 | Class A | Expired |
| TERENCE EDWARD O'CALLAGHAN | 1973877 | Class C | Expired |
| TERENCE JAMES BOYTON | 19751229 | Unrestricted | Active |
| TERENCE JOSEPH Walker | 20201010 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERENCE LESLIE SPENCER | 2014705 | Class B | Active |
| TERENCE MURPHY | 20231080 | Owner Builder | Active |
| TERENCE PATRICK Dowdall | 19926181 | Class B | Expired |
| TERENCE PHILLIPS | 2023269 | Class A | Active |
| TERENCE REDMOND | 20201664 | Class A | Expired |
| TERENCE STEVEN Davis | 1974968 | Class B | Active |
| TERENCE WADE BENNETT | 2018859 | Class A - Energy Efficiency | Expired |
| TERENCE WILLIAM RUSHTON | 2015968 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERESA JANE MOORE | 20151099 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERESA RODZIEWICZ | 20231134 | Owner Builder | Active |
| TERESE AMANDA MARTIN | 2016193 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERESE WEBER | 20191273 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERRENCE HUNT | 2014735 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERRENCE JAMES BROMWICH | 20111419 | Class C | Active |
| TERRENCE JOHN BARTON | 2015962 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERRENCE KEVIN WOODS | 19853077 | Class C | Expired |
| TERRENCE O'CALLAGHAN | 2018429 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERRY BRENNAN | 2016655 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERRY DANAHER | 2019474 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERRY JOHN Fishwick | 19946874 | Class B | Active |
| TERRY JOHN NEVENDORF | 2013676 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| TERRY MARSH | 199711144 | Class D | Expired |
| TERRY MULCAHY | 20111271 | Class B | Expired |
| THADDEUS ERIC DU FRESNE | 2013508 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| THASAN MUTHURAJAH | 20051021 | Class A | Active |
| THE DANEBRITT GROUP PTY. LTD. | 200413839 | Class D | Active |
| THE FITOUT DEPT. PTY LTD | 2021901 | Class B | Expired |
| THE MAINMARK CORPORATION PTY LTD | 200413804 | Class A | Expired |
| THE OFFICE BUILDERS PTY LTD | 2015561 | Class B | Active |
| THEA YOUNG | 2019282 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| THEMIS ANDONI TIMOTHY PANTZOURIS | 20221018 | Class C | Expired |
| THEO ABBOTT | 2020807 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| THEO SARRIS | 2023475 | Owner Builder | Active |
| THEODORE KAMBOURIS | 2020339 | Class A | Active |
| THEODORE MATHEW MITROUSIS | 19925974 | Class C | Active |
| THEOPHILOS EFKARPIDIS | 20201275 | Class A | Active |
| THERESE SILK | 20211796 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| THERMOBLOCK (AUST) PTY LTD | 20121332 | Class D | Expired |
| THI KHUONG PHAN | 2013651 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| THIERRY ROGER GAUTHIER | 20181130 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| THKA HAMID | 2017514 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| THOLBILT PTY LTD | 20191047 | Class A | Suspended |
| THOMAS ALLAN OVINGTON | 2017507 | Class B | Expired |
| THOMAS BETHKE | 20241107 | Class A | Active |
| THOMAS BROMLEY | 2020470 | Class C | Expired |
| THOMAS BROWN YOUNG | 200112590 | Class D | Expired |
| THOMAS BUGGY | 20201356 | Class A | Expired |
| THOMAS BUTLER | 2009350 | Class C | Expired |
| THOMAS CALDWELL | 20251484 | Owner Builder | Active |
| THOMAS DOUGLAS Bedford | 199711008 | Class C | Expired |
| THOMAS EDGAR HALL | 2011863 | Unrestricted | Active |
| THOMAS EDWARD CAPP | 202670 | Class A | Active |
| THOMAS GAYOR | 2016649 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| THOMAS GREGORY FISHER | 20141043 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| THOMAS HALLS | 2021439 | Class C | Active |
| THOMAS HENDERSON | 2020739 | Owner Builder | Expired |
| THOMAS IAN Bailey-Price | 20141384 | Class C | Active |
| THOMAS JAMES BALTZER JENSEN | 20231249 | Class A | Active |
| THOMAS JAMES MCAPPION | 19812295 | Class C | Active |
| THOMAS JOHN BEITZ | 20211279 | Class A | Expired |
| THOMAS JOHN CULEK | 2015459 | Class C | Expired |
| THOMAS JOSEPH PERKINS | 20131111 | Class C | Expired |
| THOMAS JOSEPH SIMONDS | 2008497 | Class A | Active |
| THOMAS KOSTANTINOS KATSOUKIS | 2022952 | Class C | Expired |
| THOMAS LARSEN | 2025740 | Class D | Active |
| THOMAS LEONARD Eldridge | 20201485 | Class B | Expired |
| THOMAS LUKE BASELGIA | 20221089 | Class A | Active |
| THOMAS MALCOLM READ | 2012583 | Advanced | Active |
| THOMAS MICHAEL BIRD | 2015666 | Class B | Active |
TARAS JACYSHYNActive
Licence2023491
ClassOwner Builder
TARAS MARKIAN JACYSHYNExpired
Licence2016150
ClassOwner Builder
TAREQ ABDRABOExpired
Licence20131141
ClassClass A
TARYN LANGDONExpired
Licence2017320
ClassOwner Builder
TASMAN LARNACHExpired
Licence2018462
ClassOwner Builder
TASNEEM SAJIDExpired
Licence2016159
ClassOwner Builder
TASS CHRISTOPHER KALFASExpired
Licence20221412
ClassClass C
TAUANGEMAI LATUKEFUExpired
Licence2019709
ClassOwner Builder
TAUSEEF FAZLANIActive
Licence2023292
ClassOwner Builder
TAYLOR BREENActive
Licence2015529
ClassClass C
Licence2014609
ClassClass A
TAYLOR VAN DE HAARExpired
Licence2013426
ClassClass A - Energy Efficiency
TAYMA ABZAKHExpired
Licence2021191
ClassOwner Builder
TEAM DUNN PTY LTDActive
Licence20241359
ClassClass A
TEAMCALL PTY. LIMITEDActive
Licence2010851
ClassClass C
TEENA SULLIVANExpired
Licence2021421
ClassOwner Builder
TEGAN JANE MEREDITHActive
Licence20241336
ClassOwner Builder
TEJBIR SINGHExpired
Licence20211710
ClassOwner Builder
TEJI GOBRANExpired
Licence201545
ClassClass B
TEJINDER BHAGRIAActive
Licence2018608
ClassClass C
TEJPAL SINGHActive
Licence2024283
ClassClass C
TENON AUS PTY LTDActive
Licence2025191
ClassClass A
Licence20221423
ClassClass A
TERENCE BAKKUMExpired
Licence20221097
ClassOwner Builder
TERENCE BENNETTExpired
Licence2019255
ClassOwner Builder
TERENCE BRADYExpired
Licence2021939
ClassOwner Builder
TERENCE CHARLES O'KellyExpired
Licence19741128
ClassClass C
TERENCE DAVID LYNCHExpired
Licence2015102
ClassClass A
TERENCE EDWARD O'CALLAGHANExpired
Licence1973877
ClassClass C
TERENCE JAMES BOYTONActive
Licence19751229
ClassUnrestricted
TERENCE JOSEPH WalkerExpired
Licence20201010
ClassOwner Builder
TERENCE LESLIE SPENCERActive
Licence2014705
ClassClass B
TERENCE MURPHYActive
Licence20231080
ClassOwner Builder
TERENCE PATRICK DowdallExpired
Licence19926181
ClassClass B
TERENCE PHILLIPSActive
Licence2023269
ClassClass A
TERENCE REDMONDExpired
Licence20201664
ClassClass A
TERENCE STEVEN DavisActive
Licence1974968
ClassClass B
TERENCE WADE BENNETTExpired
Licence2018859
ClassClass A - Energy Efficiency
TERENCE WILLIAM RUSHTONExpired
Licence2015968
ClassOwner Builder
TERESA JANE MOOREExpired
Licence20151099
ClassOwner Builder
TERESA RODZIEWICZActive
Licence20231134
ClassOwner Builder
TERESE AMANDA MARTINExpired
Licence2016193
ClassOwner Builder
TERESE WEBERExpired
Licence20191273
ClassOwner Builder
TERRENCE HUNTExpired
Licence2014735
ClassOwner Builder
TERRENCE JAMES BROMWICHActive
Licence20111419
ClassClass C
TERRENCE JOHN BARTONExpired
Licence2015962
ClassOwner Builder
TERRENCE KEVIN WOODSExpired
Licence19853077
ClassClass C
TERRENCE O'CALLAGHANExpired
Licence2018429
ClassOwner Builder
TERRY BRENNANExpired
Licence2016655
ClassOwner Builder
TERRY DANAHERExpired
Licence2019474
ClassOwner Builder
TERRY JOHN FishwickActive
Licence19946874
ClassClass B
TERRY JOHN NEVENDORFExpired
Licence2013676
ClassOwner Builder
TERRY MARSHExpired
Licence199711144
ClassClass D
TERRY MULCAHYExpired
Licence20111271
ClassClass B
THADDEUS ERIC DU FRESNEExpired
Licence2013508
ClassOwner Builder
THASAN MUTHURAJAHActive
Licence20051021
ClassClass A
Licence200413839
ClassClass D
THE FITOUT DEPT. PTY LTDExpired
Licence2021901
ClassClass B
Licence200413804
ClassClass A
Licence2015561
ClassClass B
THEA YOUNGExpired
Licence2019282
ClassOwner Builder
Licence20221018
ClassClass C
THEO ABBOTTExpired
Licence2020807
ClassOwner Builder
THEO SARRISActive
Licence2023475
ClassOwner Builder
THEODORE KAMBOURISActive
Licence2020339
ClassClass A
Licence19925974
ClassClass C
THEOPHILOS EFKARPIDISActive
Licence20201275
ClassClass A
THERESE SILKExpired
Licence20211796
ClassOwner Builder
THERMOBLOCK (AUST) PTY LTDExpired
Licence20121332
ClassClass D
THI KHUONG PHANExpired
Licence2013651
ClassOwner Builder
THIERRY ROGER GAUTHIERExpired
Licence20181130
ClassOwner Builder
THKA HAMIDExpired
Licence2017514
ClassOwner Builder
THOLBILT PTY LTDSuspended
Licence20191047
ClassClass A
THOMAS ALLAN OVINGTONExpired
Licence2017507
ClassClass B
THOMAS BETHKEActive
Licence20241107
ClassClass A
THOMAS BROMLEYExpired
Licence2020470
ClassClass C
THOMAS BROWN YOUNGExpired
Licence200112590
ClassClass D
THOMAS BUGGYExpired
Licence20201356
ClassClass A
THOMAS BUTLERExpired
Licence2009350
ClassClass C
THOMAS CALDWELLActive
Licence20251484
ClassOwner Builder
THOMAS DOUGLAS BedfordExpired
Licence199711008
ClassClass C
THOMAS EDGAR HALLActive
Licence2011863
ClassUnrestricted
THOMAS EDWARD CAPPActive
Licence202670
ClassClass A
THOMAS GAYORExpired
Licence2016649
ClassOwner Builder
THOMAS GREGORY FISHERExpired
Licence20141043
ClassOwner Builder
THOMAS HALLSActive
Licence2021439
ClassClass C
THOMAS HENDERSONExpired
Licence2020739
ClassOwner Builder
THOMAS IAN Bailey-PriceActive
Licence20141384
ClassClass C
Licence20231249
ClassClass A
THOMAS JAMES MCAPPIONActive
Licence19812295
ClassClass C
THOMAS JOHN BEITZExpired
Licence20211279
ClassClass A
THOMAS JOHN CULEKExpired
Licence2015459
ClassClass C
THOMAS JOSEPH PERKINSExpired
Licence20131111
ClassClass C
THOMAS JOSEPH SIMONDSActive
Licence2008497
ClassClass A
THOMAS KOSTANTINOS KATSOUKISExpired
Licence2022952
ClassClass C
THOMAS LARSENActive
Licence2025740
ClassClass D
THOMAS LEONARD EldridgeExpired
Licence20201485
ClassClass B
THOMAS LUKE BASELGIAActive
Licence20221089
ClassClass A
THOMAS MALCOLM READActive
Licence2012583
ClassAdvanced
THOMAS MICHAEL BIRDActive
Licence2015666
ClassClass B
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
| Job | Cost 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.