South Australia

Building Work

If you’re planning to undertake general building work in South Australia, you’ll need to hold the appropriate licence issued by the South Australian Consumer and Business Services (CBS), the state’s building and construction licensing authority.

The Building Work Licence authorises you to construct, renovate, extend, repair, and maintain residential and commercial buildings across the state. This licence is required if your work exceeds certain thresholds or involves specific building activities.

At National Licensing, we assist you throughout the application process by helping you to:

  • Understand the eligibility criteria for individuals and businesses in South Australia
  • Compile and prepare the necessary supporting documents
  • Submit a fully compliant application to South Australian CBS
  • Identify the correct licence class or certificate for your scope of work

Whether you’re a builder, contractor, or supervisor, having the right licence is essential to operate legally and confidently in South Australia’s building industry.

General Residential Building Work Licence

South Australia

Specified and Other General Building Work Licence

South Australia

Middle Aged Male Construction Worker Getting a Construction Licence on a Laptop and National Licensing Logo

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.

Book a Professional Licensing Consultation

Book Now - No Obligation

Secure your professional consultation with an industry expert for only $220 to assess your eligibility to apply for a range of construction licenses.

We cover builders licence for low-rise residential, medium-rise, open class commercial projects, as well as a wide range of construction contractor licence categories.

This 30-minute consultation includes:

Determine the Best Pathway
We identify the fastest and most effective process for you to get licensed — even if you’re new to construction.

Plan & Roadmap
You’ll receive a personalised, step-by-step plan to reach your goal, along with a clear estimate of all costs upfront. You only pay for the work we do – with full transparency.

Once booked, you’ll receive instant email confirmation, plus reminders 24 hours and 1 hour before your appointment. Rescheduling is easy and can be done at any time.