New South Wales
Builders in NSW
Find local builders near you. Enter your suburb or postcode to see listed businesses nearest-first, then contact them directly.
Find builders by area
Sydney CBD
Builders in SydneyWestern Sydney
Builders in ParramattaBuilders in BlacktownBuilders in PenrithSouth Western Sydney
Builders in LiverpoolBuilders in BankstownBuilders in FairfieldMacarthur
Builders in CampbelltownBuilders in CamdenThe Hills District
Builders in Castle HillBuilders in Rouse HillSt George
Builders in HurstvilleSutherland Shire
Builders in SutherlandBuilders in MenaiBuilders in CronullaBuilders in MirandaLower North Shore
Builders in ChatswoodUpper North Shore
Builders in HornsbyNorthern Sydney
Builders in RydeNorthern Beaches
Builders in Dee WhyBuilders in ManlyEastern Suburbs
Builders in BondiBuilders in RandwickInner West
Builders in MarrickvilleBuilders in BurwoodCentral Coast
Builders in GosfordBuilders in WyongHunter
Builders in NewcastleBuilders in MaitlandBuilders in Lake MacquarieIllawarra
Builders in WollongongBuilders in ShellharbourSouth Coast
Builders in NowraBlue Mountains
Builders in KatoombaMid North Coast
Builders in Port MacquarieBuilders in Coffs HarbourNorthern Rivers
Builders in Tweed HeadsBuilders in LismoreNew England
Builders in TamworthBuilders in ArmidaleCentral West
Builders in DubboBuilders in OrangeBuilders in BathurstRiverina
Builders in Wagga WaggaRiverina / Murray
Builders in AlburySouthern Tablelands
Builders in GoulburnBefore you hire a builder
Licence check. In NSW, a contractor licence is needed for residential building or trade work valued at more than $5,000 including GST (labour and materials). Check the licence and its categories on the NSW Government Verify licence check.
- Check their licence (and that it covers your type of work) before you hire.
- Ask for a written quote that lists labour, materials and GST.
- For residential work over $5,000 (incl. GST) in NSW, get a written contract.
- Confirm they hold public liability insurance.
- Check the ABN on the ABN Lookup website.
- Ask how long the job will take and who will be on site.
What builders do
- Home extensions and second storeys
- Knock-down rebuilds and new homes
- Renovations and structural changes
- Granny flats and secondary dwellings
- Duplexes
- Decks, patios and outdoor rooms
- Insurance and storm-damage repairs
Builders: FAQs
How do I find a builder near me?
Enter your suburb or postcode above. Find My Tradie shows listed builders nearest-first, with their distance from you and whether they service your area.
Does a builder need a licence in NSW?
Yes. A contractor licence is needed for residential building work valued at more than $5,000 including GST. Check the builder’s licence and categories on the NSW Government Verify licence check.
What insurance should a builder have?
For residential building work over $20,000 including GST in NSW, the builder contracting with you must take out Home Building Compensation (HBC) cover through icare HBCF (unless the job is exempt) and give you the certificate before taking a deposit or starting work.
What should be in a building contract?
In NSW, work over $5,000 needs a written contract. Use a contract that sets out the price, progress payments, timeframes and how variations are handled, and read NSW Fair Trading’s guidance before you sign.
Is Find My Tradie free to use?
Yes. Searching is free for homeowners, and you contact the business directly by phone or email. We don’t take a cut of your job.
I’m a builder — how do I list my business?
You can list your business for $19 a month including GST, paid by direct debit. Your listing shows your trades, service area and contact details. Start at findmytradie.au/join/.
Are you a builder?
List your business for $19 a month (incl. GST) and get found by people searching in your area.