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Western Australia Licence Solutions

In Western Australia you need to be a registered building contractor for work worth $20,000 or more that needs a building permit.

Regulator: Building and Energy (Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety). Building and Energy, WA Government. Dan Pleaner, founder, Trade Licence Solutions.

Rules checked against the official regulator information. Confirm your exact case with Dan.

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The Western Australia rules

  • Registered building contractor needed for work of $20,000 or more that needs a building permit.
  • $50,000 or more for Class 10a work, such as garages, carports and sheds.
  • Trades licensing and registration requirements vary, so confirm your trade with Building and Energy (to verify).

Official regulator: Building and Energy (Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety). Rules change, so check the regulator page too.

Your steps to a Western Australia licence

  1. Check whether your job needs a permit and its value.
  2. Confirm your registration type with Building and Energy.
  3. Apply, with us checking every document first.
  4. Respond to questions until your registration is granted.

Dan's prices

Prices are from amounts, ex GST and government fees. Your $150 consultation is credited to the full fee.

ServicePrice
General builder licencefrom $2,000
Company or partnership licencefrom $550
Mutual recognitionfrom $550
Trade contractor licencefrom $495

Western Australia licence questions

When do I need to be a registered building contractor in WA?

For work of $20,000 or more that needs a building permit. For Class 10a work, such as garages, carports and sheds, the threshold is $50,000.

Who regulates WA building contractors?

Building and Energy, part of the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety.

Do I need a licence for a garage or shed?

Class 10a work needs registration once it is $50,000 or more (to verify the exact rule for your job).

How much does a WA registration cost?

Dan's service starts from $2,000 for a general builder licence, ex GST and government fees (to verify WA pricing).

Licensed interstate?

Interstate builders: check with Building and Energy (to verify). Official information.

Talk to Dan

Dan handles your Western Australia application from first call to approval. Call 0412 767 129 or send an enquiry.

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