✓ Free — Access Canberra
Check a builder’s licence in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Canberra's residential building market is supported by strong public sector employment and population growth. All builders carrying out construction work over $12,000 in the ACT must hold a current Access Canberra construction licence.
Official government register
Access Canberra
Opens the official ACT builder licence register in a new tab.
Search Canberra builders
↗ Opens services.accesscanberra.act.gov.au in a new tab
💡 Canberra building tip: Always search the register yourself on the day you are about to sign — not just when you receive a quote. Licence status can change. Confirm the category of licence matches your specific project type before proceeding.
⚠ Beyond the licence check
What the ACT register won’t tell you
A licence search confirms a Canberra builder held a valid licence at the time of search. It says nothing about:
- Credit defaults, unpaid debts or payment disputes with subcontractors
- Court judgements or tribunal appearances (QCAT, VCAT, NCAT, etc.)
- Prior company liquidations or phoenix activity
- How they perform on-site and how they treat clients when problems arise
Our background reports cover all of this — delivered confidentially, with your builder never informed.
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