Trade & Builder Licenses Made Easy

NSW Builder Licence Made Easy

Becoming a licensed builder in New South Wales is one of the biggest steps you can take in your construction career. A Builder Licence issued by NSW Fair Trading allows you to legally take on residential building projects, manage sites, and run your own business without relying on another licence holder.

Holding this licence gives you freedom, credibility, and compliance — but the process to get it can be time-consuming and full of unclear requirements. That’s where Licensing Advice steps in.

Why should you choose us for your NSW trade or builders licensing?

98% Successful Application Rate

2,000+ Licences Processed

What the Builder Licence Allows You to Do

With an active Builder Licence from NSW Fair Trading, you can
• Contract, manage, and supervise residential building work in your own name or company
• Take on projects such as new home builds, renovations, and extensions
• Supervise subcontractors and coordinate construction stages
• Advertise and quote for residential building work legally over five thousand dollars (including labour and materials)

Your licence is more than a card; it’s what gives your clients and insurers confidence that you’re qualified and compliant under NSW law.

Basic Eligibility and Requirements

To be eligible, you’ll generally need to show a combination of:
• Relevant trade or construction qualifications
• Demonstrated building experience in residential work
• Evidence that you’re a fit and proper person to hold a licence

Each application is assessed differently depending on your background, experience, and documentation. NSW Fair Trading updates its requirements regularly, which is why it’s important to confirm what applies to you before applying.

If you’re unsure where you stand, Licensing Advice can review your qualifications and experience and give you a clear plan on how to move forward.

The Builder Licence Application Process

Applying for your Builder Licence through NSW Fair Trading involves preparing documentation, confirming experience, and submitting detailed forms and evidence. Missing or incomplete details can easily delay your application or lead to rejection.

Our consultants handle every step for you, ensuring your submission is complete and aligned with Fair Trading’s current requirements.

We manage the paperwork, communicate with Fair Trading on your behalf, and keep you updated at every stage.

How Licensing Advice Helps

Licensing Advice specialises in simplifying the entire licensing process so you can focus on your trade while we handle the technical details.

Our team provides
• Personalised eligibility checks to confirm your best licensing pathway
• Professional preparation and review of all documents and references
• Application submission and regulator liaison
• Ongoing support until your licence is approved
• Guidance on adding company or supervisor licences if needed

We don’t just help you apply — we make sure you’re set up correctly for future growth and compliance.

Why Builders Choose Licensing Advice

• Over one thousand successful licence applications processed across Australia
• Ninety-eight percent approval success rate
• Current understanding of NSW Fair Trading licensing rules and updates
• End-to-end support from assessment to approval
• Clear communication with no confusing jargon