Tasmania has clear rules about which trades require a licence to operate legally. Understanding this before you hire protects you, your property, and your insurance coverage.
Trades That Require a Licence in Tasmania
| Trade | Licence Required | Who Issues It |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Electrical work licence | CBOS Tasmania |
| Plumber | Plumbing work licence | CBOS Tasmania |
| Gas fitter | Gas work licence | CBOS Tasmania |
| Builder (domestic over $20,000) | Building practitioner registration | CBOS Tasmania |
| Building designer | Building designer registration | CBOS Tasmania |
Trades That Do NOT Require a Licence in Tasmania
The following trades do not require a formal licence in Tasmania, though they may need to meet other requirements depending on the work:
- Painters (no licence required for residential painting)
- Landscapers
- Concreters
- Tilers
- Roofers (though some roofing work that involves structural elements may require a builder's licence)
- Cleaners
Even without a formal licence requirement, all tradies should hold an active ABN and public liability insurance for any work on your property.
How to Verify a Tradie's Licence in Tasmania
All licensed building and trade practitioners in Tasmania can be verified through the CBOS (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services) licence register. Visit cbos.tas.gov.au and search by name or licence number.
What Happens If You Use an Unlicensed Tradie?
- The work may be illegal and subject to demolition orders
- Your home insurance may not cover damage related to unlicensed work
- You may have no legal recourse if the work is faulty
- It can affect your ability to sell the property
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