Tasmania has over 65 registered builders on record. Before signing a building contract, checking your builder's licence status, credit history and payment record is essential.
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About Building in Tasmania
Tasmania's building industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. Once characterised by slow population growth and a modest construction pipeline, the Apple Isle has experienced a dramatic surge in residential building activity driven by sea-changers from the mainland, a booming tourism and hospitality sector, and growing recognition of Hobart as a genuinely liveable capital city. Hobart's inner suburbs - Battery Point, Sandy Bay, North Hobart and the waterfront precincts - have seen significant renovation and development activity, while regional centres including Launceston, Devonport and Burnie have maintained steady construction demand.
Building work in Tasmania is regulated by Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) under the Building Act 2016. All builders undertaking residential building work must hold a current building services licence. Tasmania has a particularly small pool of licensed builders relative to the national scale, which has at times constrained the market during periods of high demand. CBOS maintains a public register of licensed building practitioners and actively investigates complaints.
Why Check Your TAS Builder?
Tasmania's small builder pool means the market is tight and builder selection is limited - all the more reason to verify credentials carefully. Tasmania's building boom has attracted interstate operators, some of whom may not hold current Tasmanian licences or understand local construction requirements. Tasmanian winters impose specific requirements on construction, particularly regarding insulation, moisture management and heating - local experience matters. Heritage overlay areas in Hobart and Launceston require builders familiar with restoration and conservation construction methods.
TAS Builder Registration Types
- Building Services Licence - Unlimited - Full residential and commercial building work
- Building Services Licence - Restricted - Limited to specific work types or values
- Building Surveyor - For inspection and certification of building work
- Owner-Builder Permit - For individuals building their own primary residence