Building licences: Frequently asked questions
South Australian Government
You must have a building work contractor licence if you intend to carry out building work in South Australia. This includes work you do yourself and arranging for work to be done by other licence holders.
Your licence will have one or more conditions that state the type of work you can contract for.
Your licence may also have certain limitations about:
• the height of buildings you can work on
• the value of contracts you can enter into
• requirements to work in partnership with another person.
It is a criminal offence to contract for building work that is not listed on your licence. You must comply with all limitations on your licence.
Contents:
What types of building work can I contract for?
Do I need to be licensed if I am a sub-contractor?
Do I need a supervisor for my building licence?
Who or what needs to be licensed?
Do I have to display my licence number?
What money can I require to be paid for domestic building work?
Do I need building indemnity insurance?
What warranties apply to domestic building work contracts?
