How to check a QLD builder
To check a Queensland builder, search the licence on the QBCC licence register, confirm the ABN or ACN on the quote belongs to the licence holder, look for QBCC suspensions and cancellations, and confirm home warranty cover for residential work over $3,300. BuilderVet shows the first three free, with dates.
· Sources checked 20 Oct 2026
The 4 checks, where to do them, what each can't tell you
| Check | Official place | What you're looking for | What it can't tell you | BuilderVet free check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QBCC licence | QBCC licence register | A licence class that covers your work, held by the entity on your quote | The register file lists suspended licences too | Yes. Licence, classes and file date |
| Legal entity | ABN Lookup and ASIC registers | The ABN or ACN on the quote belongs to the licence holder | Whether the business is financially healthy | Yes. ASIC and ABN status where linked |
| Suspensions and cancellations | QBCC lists on data.qld.gov.au | A dated suspension or cancellation on the licence | The reason. Each list covers the financial year to date | Yes. Dated, since 1 July 2026 |
| Home warranty | QBCC home warranty | Cover for residential work over $3,300, taken out before work starts | Cover for your site until the builder shows the policy | No. Ask the builder |
Step by step
Step 1. Check the licence
Search the builder's name or licence number on the QBCC licence register.
- Look for: a class that covers your work, held by the person or company on your quote.
- If nothing matches: ask for the licence number in writing and search by number.
Step 2. Match the legal entity
Look up the ABN or ACN on your quote in ABN Lookup and the ASIC registers. It must belong to the licence holder from step 1. Check it in one go with Quote check.
Step 3. Look for suspensions and cancellations
QBCC publishes suspensions and cancellations for the financial year to date on data.qld.gov.au. Each row has a date and a licence class. It has no reason. Each list resets on 1 July; BuilderVet keeps every copy from 1 July 2026.
Step 4. Confirm home warranty cover
Most residential building work in Queensland valued at more than $3,300, including materials, labour and GST, needs Queensland Home Warranty Scheme cover. The contractor takes it out on your behalf, and the premium is paid before work starts (QBCC). Ask for the policy before you pay.
Do the first three in one place
Search any QLD builder free. You see the QBCC licence, the register file date, QBCC suspensions and cancellations, and ASIC and ABN records where linked. Every record shows its source and date.
Builders by area: Brisbane · Gold Coast · Sunshine Coast
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a builder licence in Queensland?
Search the builder's name or licence number on the QBCC licence register. BuilderVet also shows the QBCC licence, its classes and the date of the QBCC register file we read.
Does a QBCC suspension mean the builder did something wrong?
Not always. QBCC publishes the date and the licence class, not the reason. Ask the builder why, and check the licence on the QBCC register before you pay.
When is Queensland home warranty insurance needed?
Most residential building work in Queensland valued at more than $3,300, including materials, labour and GST, must have cover under the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme. The contractor takes it out on the owner's behalf before work starts.
Can BuilderVet watch a QLD builder for changes?
Not yet. Build Watch covers NSW builders. QLD records refresh weekly from the QBCC register file.
Sources
All checked on 20 Oct 2026.
- QBCC licence register: https://my.qbcc.qld.gov.au/myQBCC/s/qbcc-licensee-register
- QBCC lists and registers: https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/about-us/our-lists-registers
- QBCC Licensed Contractors Register, with the suspension and cancellation lists (data.qld.gov.au): https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/qbcc-licensed-contractors-register
- QBCC, what work requires home warranty insurance: https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/running-your-business/home-warranty-insurance-obligations/what-work-requires-insurance
- ABN Lookup: https://abr.business.gov.au/
- ASIC registers: https://asic.gov.au/online-services/search-asic-registers/
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