Building General Building Work (New South Wales)

New South Wales

Building General Building Work

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If you’re planning to undertake general building work in New South Wales, you’ll need to hold the appropriate licence issued by
NSW Fair Trading, the state’s building and construction licensing authority.

The General Building Work Licence allows you to construct, renovate, extend, repair, and maintain buildings across a wide range of residential and commercial projects. This licence is essential if the work you’re undertaking is valued at more than $5,000 (including GST) or includes specialist building tasks like structural changes or waterproofing.

At National Licensing, we assist you in navigating the NSW Fair Trading licensing process by helping you:

  • Understand the eligibility criteria for individuals and companies
  • Prepare and compile the required supporting documentation
  • Submit a fully compliant and complete application to NSW Fair Trading
  • Determine the correct licence class or certificate for your role and business activities

Depending on your role in the business or on-site, you may need to apply for one or more of the following NSW Fair Trading licence types:

Contractor Licence

New South Wales

Endorsed Contractor Licence

New South Wales

Qualified Supervisor Certificate Licence

New South Wales
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Not sure which licence you need?

Book a consultation with our construction licensing experts. We’ll assess your eligibility, provide tailored advice, explain the process and timelines, and outline costs and payment options. You’ll leave with a clear, straightforward pathway to move forward with confidence.

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I highly recommend National Licensing. They are very experienced and knowledgeable. I have been busy working. & have no time and no idea how to prepare the required paperwork. After 6 weeks, my builder licence was approved!
KevinBuilder Low Rise QLD
Called them about builders licence, they asked about experience and proof of trade cert 3 & 4, they did all the paperwork ready to submit, get my licence back in 4 weeks. Easy to deal with. Fast service
MichaelCarpentry NSW
National Licensing is professional and very responsible. They assisted and prepared the document for my builder licence application. I think they are very competent and trustworthy.
AaronBuilder Low Rise Licence QLD
The whole licensing process felt overwhelming at first, but these guys made it simple. Clear advice, quick turnaround, and no hidden surprises. The fees were reasonable and fair, and I liked being invoiced instead of paying big fees upfront. Highly recommend.
TommyBuilder, QLD
I didn’t have the time to chase paperwork and requirements. They handled everything, kept me updated, and got my licence sorted without the stress.
SarahSite Supervisor (ABN Contractor)
Professional, straightforward, and easy to work with. They knew exactly what was needed for my business to get licensed fast.
Josh TBuilding Company, QLD
From start to finish, they made the licensing process smooth. Expert guidance and no fuss – just results. They also helped with my PM certificate, all under one roof.
Param Project Manager