SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The process of getting a Builders' licence in South Australia is managed and regulated by Consumer and Business Services.
Licensing
Individuals and businesses must be licensed as building contractors, including subcontractors if they run a business that carries out or organises building work:
for others to sell or let land or buildings.
Sole traders normally apply for a contractor's licence and building work supervisor registration at the same time as both are required to contract work.
Licensing Types
No Licence Required
Note: A Building Work Contractor – Specified Licence is required if undertaking projects such as; Retaining walls, Concrete Path Paving, Decks etc
Experience
Demonstration of experience through the provision of a detailed work history. You may also provide references from other licensed builders and customers where you were involved in the performance of the work in support of your detailed work history.
An interview may be required in determining your eligibility to be authorised the category of work applied for.
Qualifications
Not Applicable
National Police Check
Applicants must provide a copy of National Police Certificate.
Financial Requirements
People who do 'specified building work' for example, bricklayers, carpenters, need to have at least $10,000 in net assets to apply for a contractor's licence. If you don’t have enough in net assets, you can apply for a restricted licence as a subcontractor.
Builders who work in 'major residential construction' must attach one of the following to the application:
Industrial, commercial and civil builders must declare on the application form that they have the financial resources needed to carry on this type of business.
Building Insurance Requirements
Builders must take out insurance when doing domestic building work that needs council approval and costs $12,000 or more. This includes when you are:
More Information
For more information on applying for a South Australian Licence, or to learn more about the process, visit the Consumer and Business Services website.