Queensland Building and Construction Commission - QBCC

Queensland Building and Construction Commission - QBCC Connect with us when building or renovating your home for trusted advice and assistance. If your enquiry is urgent, please call us on 13 93 33.

We offer services through all stages of the building process, including licensing, information and advice, home warranty insurance and dispute prevention and resolution. We update and monitor this page during office hours from Monday to Friday.

Notice a crack in the wall or paint that's starting to peel?While these defects might not affect the safety or stability...
15/09/2026

Notice a crack in the wall or paint that's starting to peel?
While these defects might not affect the safety or stability of your home, they're still important to address.

Understanding the difference between structural and non-structural defects can help you take the right action within the right timeframe if something isn't up to standard.

Non-structural defective work refers to defects that don't meet the expected standard of finish from a competent licensed contractor, or issues that arise as a new home settles.

These issues may seem minor at the beginning, but documenting and reporting them early can help prevent disputes and ensure concerns are addressed promptly. Home owners have seven months from noticing a non-structural defect from practical completion, during the 6 month cover non-structural cover period from practical completion, to lodge a complaint with the QBCC. If ever in doubt, the precautionary approach is contact the QBCC within three months of noticing a defect after practical completion, even if speaking with your contractor, to minimise the risk of claim timeframes lapsing.

A full break down of defects and timeframes can be found on the QBCC website. Link in comments đź”—

Are you building or renovating? Before you sign a contract, it's important to understand what the Queensland Home Warran...
13/09/2026

Are you building or renovating?
Before you sign a contract, it's important to understand what the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme (QHWS) does, and doesn't, cover.

While often compared to a home and contents insurance policy, the QHWS is not the same. It provides a compulsory government financial protection for Queenslanders undertaking eligible residential construction work if building work is left incomplete, is defective, or a builder becomes insolvent.

Eligible home owners may be entitled to cover of up to:
âś… $200,000 for incomplete work
âś… $200,000 for defective work or subsidence-related issues after completion
âś… optional cover is available, increasing the maximum entitlement to $300,000.

Unlike commercial insurance, claim limits, eligibility requirements and timeframes are set by legislation. The scheme is designed to help eligible Queensland home owners access assistance without first pursuing lengthy and costly legal action against their builder.

Is your contract valued at more than $20,000? Before you sign make sure to read the Consumer Building Guide Link in comments đź”—

10/09/2026

✨Today's reminder... a quote is not a contract ✨

The Brisbane Home Show is back this weekend! 🎉 Planning a renovation, building a new home, or simply looking for expert ...
09/09/2026

The Brisbane Home Show is back this weekend! 🎉

Planning a renovation, building a new home, or simply looking for expert advice? Come and chat with our team from 11-13 September. We are located at stall E06 (next to Just Wardrobes and Storage). We will be on hand to answer your questions and provide practical tips to help you build and renovate with confidence.

🏡 Can't wait until then? Visit our Home Owner Hub for trusted information and guidance at every stage of your building or renovation journey. 🔗

Still waiting to get paid for work you’ve already done? If you’re a sub-contractor, or supplier owed money by a QBCC lic...
08/09/2026

Still waiting to get paid for work you’ve already done?
If you’re a sub-contractor, or supplier owed money by a QBCC licensed contractor - and there’s no dispute about the amount - you may be able to lodge a Monies Owed Complaint with us.
Here’s what you need to know:
➡️ It’s free to lodge
➡️ No time limits on how long the debt has been owing
➡️ The debt doesn’t even need to have been incurred in Queensland
➡️ No login or registration required - complete it through the QBCC Portal
While we can’t recover the money directly, non-paying licensees face serious consequences including penalties, fines, and even licence suspension or cancellation.
Don’t let unpaid invoices slide. Read our latest blog. Link in comments 🔗

Thinking about renovating your home?If your building or renovation project is worth more than $3,300, Queensland law req...
02/09/2026

Thinking about renovating your home?
If your building or renovation project is worth more than $3,300, Queensland law requires it to be covered by the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme (QHWS).
The QHWS provides important protections for homeowners, so it's worth understanding what's covered before signing a contract or starting work.
âś… Check your contractor is QBCC licensed and the work is in scope of the licence
âś… Confirm if your residential project is eligible for QHWS cover
âś… Learn what protections are available to you

Before work starts, ask your QBCC licensed contractor or the QBCC whether your project meets the threshold and what cover applies. Learn more via link in comments đź”—

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has published its Compliance and Enforcement Strategy 2026–20...
31/08/2026

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has published its Compliance and Enforcement Strategy 2026–2030.

The Strategy sets out a fair, prevention-focused and intelligence-led approach to supporting compliance, verifying standards and taking proportionate action where required. Informed by input from industry associations, stakeholders and regulatory partners, it reflects a shared commitment to reducing harm and building confidence in Queensland's building system.

Read the Strategy via the link in the comments đź”—

Tradies National Health Month may be ending, but the check-ins don't have to. The building and construction industry can...
30/08/2026

Tradies National Health Month may be ending, but the check-ins don't have to.
The building and construction industry can be physically demanding and mentally challenging. Taking a few minutes to ask a mate, apprentice, workmate or family member "How are you really going?" could make a bigger difference than you think.
Let's make wellbeing part of the conversation on every worksite across Queensland. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available through:
➡️MATES in Construction
➡️ TIACS
➡️ Beyond Blue
➡️ Lifeline
Australian Physiotherapy Association

Building or renovating for the first time? Terms like 'variations', 'progress payments', and 'defects' can feel like a w...
27/08/2026

Building or renovating for the first time? Terms like 'variations', 'progress payments', and 'defects' can feel like a whole new language.

Recent research found that almost half of Queensland home owners going through a building project are first-timers. With 39% experiencing at least one issue along the way.

Good news! Most of these issues are avoidable. To help guide you, we created the Home Owner Hub. It brings together guides, checklists, and step-by-step information to help you understand contracts, check licences, know your rights under the QHWS, and figure out who’s responsible for what.

Explore it before your next project begins. Link in comments đź”—

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