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How to Verify a Builder in Queensland

In Queensland, builder credentials are managed by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). Both individuals and companies must hold the correct QBCC licence to contract for building work. Licensing is class-based (e.g. Low Rise / Medium Rise / Open) and licences may carry restrictions.

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Before You Search: What QBCC Licensing Covers

QBCC licensing generally applies when the value of building work exceeds <strong>$3,300</strong> (and for some specialised work types, thresholds differ). The &ldquo;right licence&rdquo; is determined by <strong>class</strong> (e.g. Builder - Low Rise / Medium Rise / Open), and QBCC licences can also include <strong>restrictions</strong>.

Confirm the licence holder

In Queensland, individuals and companies must hold a QBCC licence to contract for regulated building work.

  • Confirm the contracting entity (legal name + ABN/ACN).
  • Search the QBCC register for the company and relevant individuals (directors/nominee where applicable).
  • Confirm the licence is current and in the correct class for the work.

Separate check: Home warranty insurance

Queensland Home Warranty Scheme cover is typically issued per residential project (paid by the contractor).

  • Where applicable, verify whether the property has home warranty insurance cover recorded.
  • Insurance is not a substitute for checking licence class/restrictions.
Extra QBCC signal: QBCC maintains additional registers (including an Excluded Individuals register). These can matter as much as licence status when you’re assessing who you’re dealing with.

Official Public Registers

QBCC provides multiple registers: licence records, supporting lists, and home warranty insurance checks. Use the official sources below, or run the Builder Report for a consolidated summary.

QBCC Licensee Register

Regulator: QBCC • Search licence holder + view licence details (including restrictions where published)

Use this register to confirm holder, licence number, class, status, and any restrictions.

  • Does the licence holder match the contracting entity on your quote/contract?
  • Is the status current?
  • Is the class appropriate (Low Rise / Medium Rise / Open / Restricted Builder, etc.)?
Search QBCC Licensee Register→Search a QBCC register (all)→

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Queensland Home Warranty Scheme - Insurance Search on a Property

Regulator: QBCC • Check whether a property has QBCC home warranty insurance recorded

If you own (or are buying) a home, you can check whether the property has insurance through the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme. This is typically most useful for residential work where home warranty insurance is required.

Insurance search on a property→What is home warranty insurance?→

Insurance is separate from licence class/restrictions. Use both.

QBCC Lists & Registers (including Excluded Individuals)

Regulator: QBCC • Supporting registers that can identify prohibited or restricted persons

QBCC publishes additional lists and registers that can help identify whether a person is excluded from holding a QBCC trade licence.

View QBCC lists &amp; registers→

Building Work definition and threshold guidance

Authority: QBCC • Guidance on when work is captured as “building work” and typical thresholds

Use this to understand whether your work likely requires a QBCC licence (noting special cases like plumbing/drainage and other work types).

QBCC: Building work (definition)→QBCC: When you need a licence→

Company & Directors

Authority: Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • ABN Lookup

Confirm company registration, directors, and ABN details. Use ABN Lookup for a free quick check; use ASIC Connect for full company extracts (fee may apply). Licensing does not, by itself, indicate financial health.

  • Does the ABN/ACN on the quote match the registered entity?
  • Who are the current directors?
  • Are there related entities worth investigating?
  • Are any directors banned or disqualified from managing corporations or other specific activities?
Search ASIC Connect→Search ABN Lookup→Banned & Disqualified→

Insolvency Checks

Authorities: ASIC Insolvency Notices • AFSA for personal insolvency

Search published external administration events for companies. For individuals, check AFSA personal insolvency records.

ASIC insolvency notices→AFSA insolvency→

Why Verification Takes Multiple Checks in Queensland

  • QBCC licensing is class-based, and licences may have restrictions that limit the work that can be contracted for.
  • Licensing can apply to both individuals and companies; the contracting entity matters.
  • Home warranty insurance is a separate signal and can be checked at the property level.
  • QBCC publishes additional lists (e.g., excluded individuals) that are outside a simple licence search.
  • Corporate and insolvency risk signals sit outside QBCC licensing systems.

Consolidated Verification

The TrustSignal Builder Report consolidates QBCC licensing, restrictions, supporting registers, home warranty signals, and corporate context into a structured summary - helping you confirm: (1) who is licensed, (2) what they’re licensed to do, and (3) whether there are material eligibility or registry flags.

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Last reviewed: March 2026• TrustSignal (trustsignal.com.au)