An Owner/Builder is someone who wishes to carry out building works, either by themselves or by engaging tradespeople to do the work, rather than employing a registered builder or supervisor. 

What do I need to do as an owner builder?  

Know your obligations.  If you are considering undertaking 'domestic building works' then you need to be aware as an owner/builder you have certain obligations to meet. These are defined by the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 2006. As an owner/builder, you must obtain a "Certificate of Consent" from the Building Practitioners Board in order to obtain a building permit, or to carry out domestic building work valued over $12,000.    For an information kit, please contact the Building Commission either via their website at www.buildingcommission.com.au or call them on 1300 360 320.  

Certain tradespeople must be registered with the Building Practitioners Board, such as carpenters, bricklayers, concreters, bathroom renovators, cabinet makers and kitchen contractors, re-stumpers, roof tilers and re-roofers.  Contracts must be entered into and must comply with current laws (Domestic Building Contracts Act 1996). 

For more information or if you have any queries, contact our Building Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

Attachments

Owner Builder Obligations guide (PDF 99kb)

Owner Builder Declaration form (PDF 109kb)