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Builders across Melbourne
Builders based in each region of Melbourne.
Where the builders are
5,295builders
- South East Melbourne910
- Western Melbourne816
- Inner Melbourne786
- North West Melbourne580
- North East Melbourne540
+ 4 more regions in Melbourne
Regions and areasBuilders in South East Melbourne
910 based here · Region
Builders in Western Melbourne
816 based here · Region
Builders in Inner Melbourne
786 based here · Region
Builders in North West Melbourne
580 based here · Region
Builders in North East Melbourne
540 based here · Region
Builders in Outer East Melbourne
493 based here · Region
Top-rated builders in Melbourne
The best-rated builders based in Melbourne.
Builders need a licence in VIC for jobs over $10,000. A contract for one trade only, such as painting, plumbing or tiling, needs no registered builder. Add other building work and it does.
VIC rules for buildersSources: consumer.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, bpc.vic.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
How to choose a good builder in Melbourne
Melbourne has plenty of well-reviewed builders to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most builders here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical builder has 4 reviews. Of the 3145 rated builders based in Melbourne, 499 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 10 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.41
- typical reviews
- 4
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
56% of builders here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 4 or fewer reviews
How do areas in Melbourne compare?
| Area | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer East Melbourne307 rated builders5 typical reviews | 4.60 | 307 | 5 |
| Inner East Melbourne199 rated builders4 typical reviews | 4.52 | 199 | 4 |
| Inner South Melbourne281 rated builders4 typical reviews | 4.46 | 281 | 4 |
| North East Melbourne308 rated builders5 typical reviews | 4.45 | 308 | 5 |
| All Melbourne3145 rated builders4 typical reviews | 4.41 | 3145 | 4 |
| South East Melbourne528 rated builders5 typical reviews | 4.39 | 528 | 5 |
| North West Melbourne347 rated builders4 typical reviews | 4.38 | 347 | 4 |
| Western Melbourne478 rated builders4 typical reviews | 4.31 | 478 | 4 |
| Inner Melbourne479 rated builders5 typical reviews | 4.22 | 479 | 5 |
Regions and areas in Melbourne
Every region in Melbourne with its areas. Numbers are builders based there.
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