Licence searches
What the government register confirms
When you search a builder's licence through any Australian state register, you receive confirmation of the following:
- Licence status — whether the licence is current, suspended, cancelled or expired
- Licence category — the type of building work the licence covers (e.g. residential, commercial)
- Licence conditions — any restrictions or conditions placed on the licence
- Licence holder name — the individual or company the licence is issued to
- Expiry date — when the licence is due for renewal
This is valuable information and a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning of a proper due diligence process.
Keep in mind
A licence confirms a builder met minimum requirements at the time of application. It says nothing about how they've operated since, their financial position, or their history of disputes with clients.
A current licence is necessary. It is not sufficient.
After the licence check
Once you've confirmed a builder is licensed, the next step is understanding their history. Our background reports draw on court records, credit agencies, judicial databases and industry sources to give you a complete picture.
What our background reports cover →