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Waterproofers based in each state and territory.
- New South Wales473waterproofers based here
- Victoria293waterproofers based here
- Queensland265waterproofers based here
- Western Australia63waterproofers based here
- South Australia47waterproofers based here
- Australian Capital Territory18waterproofers based here
- Tasmania13waterproofers based here
- Northern Territory10waterproofers based here
Every region in Australia
All 83 regions, grouped by state, capital city first. Numbers are waterproofers based there.
New South Wales
28 regions
- Greater Parramatta34
- Inner South West Sydney34
- South West Sydney28
- Sydney CBD & Inner South27
- North Sydney & Hornsby18
- Greater Blacktown17
- Sutherland Shire17
- Inner West Sydney16
- Outer South West Sydney16
- Eastern Suburbs14
- Northern Beaches14
- Baulkham Hills & Hawkesbury11
- Blue Mountains & Outer West9
- Ryde & Epping7
Victoria
17 regions
Queensland
19 regions
Western Australia
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
1 region
Tasmania
1 region
Northern Territory
2 regions
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Burleigh Heads
10 providers
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Dandenong
8 providers
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Carrum Downs
7 providers
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Seven Hills
7 providers
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Liverpool
6 providers
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Licences, contracts and deposits for waterproofing 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 (waterproofing) | Domestic builder registration (limited to waterproofing) | Contractor licence (Waterproofing) | Building work contractor's licence | Building contractor registration | Builder licence | Building contractor registration | No licence needed |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Over $5,0001 | Over $10,0002 | Over $3,3003 | Any job value4 | $20,000 or more5 | Depends on the work6 | $25,000 or more7 | 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 | Building and Energy (WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety) register | Consumer Affairs Tasmania register | Northern Territory Building Practitioners Board register | 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 | From $25,000 | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Up to 10%8 | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%9 | Up to 6.5%10 | Not listed | Up to 5%11 | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Over $20,000 · minimum cover $340,000 | Over $20,000 | Over $3,300 | From $20,000 · minimum cover $250,000 | Over $20,000 · minimum cover $200,000 | Does not apply | From $25,000 · minimum cover $200,000 | Does not apply |
| Cooling-offAfter you sign | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,00012 | 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 waterproofer, including labour, materials and GST.
- 3QLD · Licence needed from: Waterproofing has its own licence class. Smaller jobs inside a bigger licensed contract still need a licence.
- 4SA · Licence needed from: Staff employed by a licensed business need no licence of their own.
- 5WA · Licence needed from: Only permit work in the main populated areas needs a registered builder. Sheds, carports and patios have a higher threshold.
- 6TAS · Licence needed from: Waterproofing has no licence of its own. Wet-area waterproofing in a bathroom or laundry renovation can need a licensed builder.
- 7NT · Licence needed from: Registration covers a new home or an extension that adds floor area. It also covers a garage, carport or retaining wall built with it.
- 8NSW · Deposit cap: Applies to jobs over $5,000. The cap does not apply to smaller jobs.
- 9SA · Deposit cap: Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. Smaller jobs have no deposit limit.
- 10WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
- 11NT · Deposit cap: Applies only to a registered builder's contract of $25,000 or more. It covers a new house, an extension or a structure built with it.
- 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: 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 Regulation 2018, qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011, wa.gov.au, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991. 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: nt.gov.au, Building Regulations 1993, bpb.nt.gov.au, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, planning.act.gov.au, Building (General) Regulation 2008. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What waterproofing costs
Across Australia, waterproofing typically runs $831 – $2,371 for shower waterproofing, and $550 – $1,843 for leak investigation.
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