A Comprehensive Guide to Finding a Builder for Your Home or Extension in Melbourne

How do you know if a builder will deliver on their promises? How can you tell if their credentials are real or just clever marketing? Finding the right builder is one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make for your home.

In 2025, Victoria requires registered builders for work valued over $10,000, or for specific projects like re-blocking, re-stumping, demolishing, or removing a home, regardless of cost. This also applies to any job combining multiple trades (like plastering and painting) that costs over $10,000.

When you must use a registered builder:

* For work over $10,000: This includes most building projects, such as new homes or extensions.

• For specific types of work, regardless of value: Re-blocking, re-stumping, demolition, or removal of a home always requires a registered builder.
• For combined trades over $10,000: If a single project includes more than one type of skill (e.g., plastering and painting), a registered builder is required if the total cost exceeds $10,000.

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