Contractors/ Builders

Contractors

The terminology for building today is so confusing. If you are looking for a tradesperson you need to check if you think they are a builder - they have a licence, This can be done at the CBOS Website.

If you are looking for a builder - click search now- building services provider, and individual - most of the time if you enter the name of the person you will find out if they have a licence. This is at least a start - for you to have a little confidence they know what they are doing, they have to attend training. Your Plumbing needs to get approval as well and he needs a licence which also can be checked in the same way and you need a licenced electrician to do work- which could also be checked at any time by the authority.

I appreciate the industry is busy now- if you can get a builder to do your bathroom - they answer the phone - they are happy to give you a quote and book you in, take it. Just Wait! It will be worth it. Employing someone that does not hold a building licence is not recommended. Carpenter or tradesperson or handyman most do not hold a licence. Bathrooms & Kitchens are complicated when it comes to compliance for the average person - why you ask? Well, there is the waterproofing, water stops, glass in shower bays compliance of products, and ventilation. Does your landscaper who tells you he can do your bathroom - know any of these things - undertake the training. Also, it may start off simple and then turn into something that then needs a builder - who would be reluctant to come in midway through and fix someone else’s stuff up.

If it goes pear-shaped - due to not waiting - not getting the appropriate trade-in to do the work it could cost YOU thousands and your only course of action is COURT costing you more.

Stop - just wait - get an appropriate trade in to do the job.

Drop me an email - if you would like to check whether your project needs approval - so you are not left fixing up illegal works.