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- Victoria22ventilation specialists based here
- New South Wales10ventilation specialists based here
- Queensland5ventilation specialists based here
- Australian Capital Territory1ventilation specialists based here
- Northern Territory1ventilation specialists based here
- Tasmania1ventilation specialists based here
- South Australia0ventilation specialists based here
- Western Australia0ventilation specialists based here
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Licences, contracts and deposits for ventilation 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 (mechanical services and medical gas work, or its "excluding medical gas" variant) | Plumbing registration or licence (mechanical services work) | Contractor licence (Air handling duct installation) | Electrical contractors licence | No licence needed | Plumbing contractor licence | Electrical contractor licence | No licence needed |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Any job value1 | Any job value2 | Over $3,3003 | Depends on the work4 | Never | Any job value5 | Depends on the work6 | 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 | Consumer Affairs Tasmania register | Official register | Not listed |
| Written contractRequired above | Over $5,000 · large job contract over $20,0007 | Over $10,0008 | 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%97 | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%10 | Up to 6.5%11 | Not listed | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Over $20,000 · minimum cover $340,0007 | Over $20,0008 | Over $3,300 | 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 $20,000127 | 5 business days · on contracts over $10,0008 | 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: Mechanical heating, cooling and ventilation systems need this licence. Passive ventilation with no mechanical system does not.
- 2VIC · Licence needed from: Mechanical ventilation needs a plumber registered for mechanical services work.
- 3QLD · Licence needed from: Ventilation ductwork needs an Air handling duct installation licence. Smaller jobs inside a bigger licensed contract still need a licence.
- 4SA · Licence needed from: Fans, wiring and gas work need a licensed electrical or gas contractor. Cleaning or replacing filters needs no licence.
- 5TAS · Licence needed from: Installing ducted heating, cooling or ventilation needs a plumber with a mechanical services licence. A plug-in exhaust fan does not.
- 6NT · Licence needed from: Wiring a fan or other fixed equipment needs a licensed electrician. Gas work needs a licensed gasfitter.
- 7NSW · You get these protections for mechanical ventilation work on a home.
- 8VIC · A contract just for mechanical services work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.
- 9NSW · Deposit cap: Applies at any price to mechanical ventilation. For passive ventilation, it applies to jobs over $5,000.
- 10SA · Deposit cap: Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. Smaller jobs have no deposit limit.
- 11WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
- 12NSW · 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: Building Act 1993, bpc.vic.gov.au, Plumbing Regulations 2018, consumer.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
QLD Sources: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018, qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995, cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000, 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: worksafe.nt.gov.au, Electrical Safety Regulations 2024, Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, planning.act.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What ventilation costs
Across Australia, ventilation typically runs $336 – $1,029 for bathroom exhaust fan, and $281 – $1,480 for rangehood installation.
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