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What to expect when hiring renovators in Queensland
What the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
What renovation costs
Across Australia, renovation typically runs $12,205 – $54,005 for bathroom renovation, and $25,000 – $80,000 for kitchen renovation.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Queensland. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number. It's free.
Things to consider before you book
The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a renovator.
Wind-Rated Construction
Most of Queensland is in an elevated wind area — enhanced tie-down fixings and wind-rated framing are standard for structural work here. Worth confirming the wind rating spec in your quote.
Moisture Management and Drier-Month Scheduling
Queensland's warm, humid climate means moisture management matters for any exterior work. Good ventilation and moisture barriers prevent issues behind surfaces.
Termite Risk — Timber
Termite activity is very high in most of Queensland. All timber — cabinetry, joinery, framing, flooring — should be termite-treated or a naturally resistant species. Annual inspections are essential.
What's in a good Renovation quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered (labour, materials, prep and clean-up), so you're comparing like for like. Check what each renovator's quote covers before you choose.
Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price, and it costs you nothing.
- 01Scope of works
Each stage a separate item, demolition to finishing.
- 02Materials specified
Specific brands and models, not 'mid-range tiles'.
- 03Exclusions
Waste, skip bins, scaffolding and making good, often left out.
- 04Provisional sums
Hidden plumbing, subfloor or asbestos, given a dollar estimate.
- 05Licence and insurance
ABN, licence and public liability on the quote.
- 06Payment schedule
Deposit and payments tied to completed stages, not dates.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Hiring a renovator in QLD
What the law requires before and after you sign.
Renovators need a licence in QLD for jobs over $3,300.
Structural renovations need a Builder licence. Kitchen, bathroom and laundry work can use a narrower builder class.
- Licence
- Contractor licence (Builder—low rise)
- Categories
- Builder—medium rise, Builder—open, Builder restricted to kitchen, bathroom and laundry installation
- Regulator
- Queensland Building and Construction Commission
- Written contractover$3,300Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract) from $20,000
The contract must be in writing, dated and signed. Larger jobs need more terms in the contract.
Applies to renovation jobs.
- Deposit cap
The cap is lower for larger jobs and higher when most of the work is done off site.
Applies only to contracts over $3,300.
- Home warranty insuranceover$3,300
Your licensed contractor arranges the cover, and it pays out up to a set maximum per home.
Applies to renovation jobs.
- Cooling-off period5 business dayson contracts over $3,300
You lose this right if you got formal legal advice on the contract before signing it.
Applies to renovation jobs.
Sources: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991, qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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Questions about renovation in QLD
Do renovators need a licence in QLD?
Renovators need a licence in QLD for jobs over $3,300.
Structural renovations need a Builder licence. Kitchen, bathroom and laundry work can use a narrower builder class.
The licence is the Contractor licence (Builder—low rise).
How do I check a renovator's licence in QLD?
Ask the renovator for their licence number, then look them up on the Queensland Building and Construction Commission public register.
Check a licenceWho regulates renovators in QLD?
Renovators are regulated by Queensland Building and Construction Commission.
Are there exceptions to the licence rule for renovators in QLD?
Plumbing, gas, fire protection and mechanical services work need their own licences.
Structural work needs a full Builder licence, not the kitchen, bathroom and laundry class.
Jobs of $3,300 or less need no licence, unless they are part of a bigger licensed job.
Do I need a written contract with a renovator in QLD?
Renovation jobs over $3,300 need a written contract, and jobs from $20,000 need a Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract).
The contract must be in writing, dated and signed. Larger jobs need more terms in the contract.
How much deposit can a renovator ask for in QLD?
The cap is lower for larger jobs and higher when most of the work is done off site.
Applies only to contracts over $3,300.
Does a renovator have to give me home warranty insurance in QLD?
Renovation jobs over $3,300 need home warranty insurance.
Your licensed contractor arranges the cover, and it pays out up to a set maximum per home.
Is there a cooling-off period for a contract with a renovator in QLD?
You have 5 business days to cool off on contracts over $3,300.
You lose this right if you got formal legal advice on the contract before signing it.
Sources: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991, qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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