Builders in Adelaide, SA
Find local builders servicing Adelaide and its 11 localities, listed nearest-first. Free to search — contact businesses directly.
Builders near Adelaide
Hiring a builder in Adelaide: what to check
- Check the tradie holds the licence or registration required in your state for your type of job.
- Ask for a written quote that lists labour, materials and GST.
- Get a written contract for larger jobs — many states require one for residential building work over a set value.
- Ask whether 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.
Typical jobs
- 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
Tips for Adelaide
- Metro areas usually have more builders to choose from, so it’s worth comparing two or three written quotes.
- Mention parking, access and any strata or building rules when you book, as these can affect scheduling.
- Check with Adelaide council early about whether your project needs approval before you get final quotes.
About Adelaide
Adelaide is a metropolitan council area in South Australia, part of the Adelaide – Central and Hills region. It takes in 11 localities across postcodes 5000 and 5006, including Adelaide, Adelaide Bc, City West Campus, Halifax Street, Hutt Street.
Neighbouring areas include Unley, Walkerville and Prospect, so builders based nearby may also service Adelaide. Searches on this page start from Adelaide (5000) and show listed businesses nearest-first.
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Builders in Adelaide: FAQs
Do builders in Adelaide need a licence?
Residential builders in South Australia generally need to be licensed or registered with the SA building regulator for work above a set value. Requirements and thresholds differ between states, so check the builder holds the licence or registration required in SA for your job, and what it covers.
Which suburbs does this Adelaide page cover?
It covers the Adelaide council area in South Australia: Adelaide, Adelaide Bc, City West Campus, Halifax Street, Hutt Street, Parliament House, Rundle Mall, Station Arcade, Sturt Street, North Adelaide, North Adelaide Melbourne St (postcodes 5000 and 5006). Enter your own suburb or postcode to search from your exact location.
What if there’s no builder listed in Adelaide?
Find My Tradie is a new directory, so some areas have few or no listings yet. Results always show the nearest listed builders first, so try a neighbouring area such as Unley, and check back as more local businesses join.
How are builders near Adelaide ordered on Find My Tradie?
Results are real, live listings shown nearest-first by distance from Adelaide (5000). Each card shows how far away the business is and whether its service area covers you.
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 in Adelaide?
List your business on Find My Tradie for $19 a month (incl. GST) and get found by locals searching for builders.