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Unlicenced Contractors

22-06-2010

Clarence Valley Kitchens & Shopfitting are urging people to check trade licences before giving a tradesman the go-ahead.

Under New South Wales law, if there was any claim against a company who was unlicenced, for work not done correctly or incomplete, the customer would not receive any compensation, as the contractor was not 'legitimate'. 

You must also be wary that a company must be licenced, as well as the director (or a nominated supervisor)

To do a comprehensive search on an individual or company's trade licence, click here.

Home Owner Warranty Insurance (HOWI) is also an important factor when considering a trade company. Any work over the value of $12,000, by law, must be covered with HOWI. Furthermore, the company must provide you with a certificate if insurance to prove this. A company will not obtain HOWI without being supplied with a certificate of insurance.