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Licences, contracts and deposits for fencing work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.
| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | Contractor licence (fencing or structural landscaping) | Domestic builder registration (limited to the construction of gates and fences) | Contractor licence (Structural landscaping (trade)) | Building work contractor's licence | No licence needed | Builder licence | No licence needed | No licence needed |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Over $5,0001 | Over $10,0002 | Over $3,3003 | Depends on the work4 | Never | Depends on the work5 | Never | Never |
| Check the registerThe official public register | Building Commission NSW register | Building and Plumbing Commission register | Queensland Building and Construction Commission register | Consumer and Business Services register | Not listed | Official register | Not listed | Not listed |
| Written contractRequired above | Over $5,000 · large job contract over $20,000 | Over $10,000 | Over $3,300 · Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract) from $20,000 | From $20,000 | Over $7,500 | From $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Up to 10%6 | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%7 | Up to 6.5%8 | Not listed | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Over $20,000 · minimum cover $340,000 | Over $20,000 | Does not apply | From $20,000 · minimum cover $250,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Cooling-offAfter you sign | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,0009 | 5 business days · on contracts over $10,000 | 5 business days · on contracts over $3,300 | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
- 1NSW · Licence needed from: Add the cost of labour and materials, including GST.
- 2VIC · Licence needed from: The price is the full amount you pay the fencer, including labour, materials and GST.
- 3QLD · Licence needed from: A fixed fence needs a QBCC licence. A farm fence does not. Smaller jobs inside a bigger licensed contract still need a licence.
- 4SA · Licence needed from: Every fence other than post and wire needs a licensed contractor.
- 5TAS · Licence needed from: Most lower fences are low-risk work an owner or competent person can build. Higher fences and boundary walls need a licensed builder.
- 6NSW · Deposit cap: Applies to jobs over $5,000. The cap does not apply to smaller jobs.
- 7SA · Deposit cap: Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. Smaller jobs have no deposit limit.
- 8WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
- 9NSW · Cooling-off: The price includes GST.
NSW Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
VIC Sources: consumer.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, bpc.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, Building Act 1993. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
QLD Sources: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991, qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: Building Work Contractors Act 1995, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026, cbs.sa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: Building Act 2011, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991, wa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: Occupational Licensing Act 2005, consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au, buildingstandards.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: bpb.nt.gov.au, Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, planning.act.gov.au, Building Act 2004. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What fencing costs
Across Australia, fencing typically runs $1,508 – $5,035 for fence installation, and $1,508 – $5,035 for fence replacement.
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