Find a Practitioner

Step 1.Search for a Building Practitioner

In Victoria, you’ll need to use a registered builder or building company for domestic building work worth more than $10,000. But if the job involves only one type of work (such as painting or glazing), the person or company you use does not need to be registered.

Practitioners Public Register

Step 2.What happens if you don't use a registered practitioner

There are a number of risks that come with not working with a registered practitioner. If you engage an unregistered builder on work valued over $10,000 you will risk receiving poor quality work and not be covered by domestic building insurance.

Step 1.Search for a Plumber

There is a difference between Registered and Licensed plumbers. You can search for licensed plumbers below.

Plumbers Public Register

Step 2.Plumbing works

Not all plumbing works need a licensed plumber, some can be completed by registered plumbers, and some can be completed by owners.

Owners

Owners can:

1. Replace showerheads
2. Tap washers
3. Clean and maintain above ground drain grates or pits
4. Connect washing machines to existing taps
5. Install tap mounted filters
6. Clear blockages using plungers or drain snakes.

Engaging a plumber

Learn what projects will require a licensed plumber and what will require a registered plumber by clicking the link below.

Engaging a plumber