AUSCERT BUILDING CERTIFIERS — Licensed General Building Surveyor (Australian Capital Territory)
Licence Details
| Licence Number | 2017963 |
|---|---|
| Licence Class | General Building Surveyor |
| Status | Active |
| Expiry Date | 27 September 2026 |
| Source | ACCESS_CANBERRA |
This data is sourced from public government registers and may not reflect real-time changes. Always confirm licence details with Access Canberra directly. Full disclaimer.
What This Licence Means
A General Building Surveyor licence issued by the Access Canberra authorises the holder to carry out general building surveyor work in Australian Capital Territory. This licence confirms the holder has met the required qualifications, experience, and financial requirements set by the regulator.
Hiring a licensed general building surveyor means you are protected by the state's regulatory framework. Licensed tradespersons must comply with industry standards, maintain appropriate insurance, and can be held accountable through the licensing body's complaint and disciplinary processes.
Hiring a Licensed General Building Surveyor in ACT
Before hiring any general building surveyor in Australian Capital Territory, use this five-point checklist to protect yourself and ensure you're working with a properly licensed and insured professional.
- Verify their Access Canberra licence is current — Search the tradesperson's name or licence number on TradieVerify or directly on the Access Canberra register. Confirm the licence class covers your project type and check for any conditions or disciplinary history.
- Check their insurance coverage — Ensure the general building surveyor holds public liability insurance. For residential work, check if Home Warranty Insurance is required in Australian Capital Territory for your project value.
- Get a written contract — A written contract is required for residential building work over a certain threshold in most states. The contract must include details of the work, price, timeframes, and dispute resolution.
- Understand the cooling-off period — Check the cooling-off period for domestic building contracts in Australian Capital Territory. During this time, you can withdraw from the contract without penalty.
- Know the dispute resolution process — If issues arise, Access Canberra provides a dispute resolution service for domestic building work. You can lodge a complaint and have the matter investigated.