Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Our answers to the most common questions.
Who are Construction Licensing?
We are a professional consulting firm which specialises in builders licence and contractor licence applications. Whether you are seeking a restricted builders licence, residential builders licence, commercial builders licence or contractor licence, we can run you through a prequalification and licence assessment covering your experience, references and supporting documents.
What licence should I get?
The best type of builders licence or trade licence for you will come down to your trade background, skills, experience, and qualifications. It can also depend on your current employment, or the business that you want to achieve.
Construction Licensing specialises in providing guidance to help you obtain the right type of licence/s based on your current and future needs.
What can i expect in the process?
Our services cover all the heavy lifting with preparing your licence application and can include guidance through the Government assessment process. In our experience, 80% of applicants will receive a request for further information or clarification about their application. We support our clients during this anxious time.
Can unlicensed work affect my chances obtaining a licence
Government licensing authorities will only acknowledge experience gained lawfully. Talk to one of our licensing specialists to determine whether your experience has been gained within the rules and regulations.
Quick Guide - Our Builder Licence Consultation
Our Initial Licensing Consultation service should be your next natural step before proceeding with a Builders Licence Application. We break down the specifics of your experience/evidence against the Governments’ licensing requirements and definitions.
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Will I definitely get a licence?
We have developed a comprehensive and staged assessment process to help identify where you stand against the licensing criteria. Built on our proven success rate that spans over 30 years, our methods provide a bottom-line answer.
We cannot guarantee the approval of any licence application, but we work with you to prepare your application to have the highest probability of success.
How hands on are you through the process?
Our goal is to prepare the strongest licence application possible for you, taking into consideration your specificcircumstances. We work closely with you to achieve the highest standard of work history evidence, references and supporting documentation.
Regardless of the professional support that we offer to you, this is your licence application and opportunity to showcase your skills and knowledge. Our process requires your equal participation, working in partnership to achieve a solid application.
Why can’t I just lodge my own application to my local licensing authority?
Our teams’ extensive industry experience and knowledge with the builders licence or trade licence application process, allows us to plot through the strengths and weaknesses of your licence application. Lodging an unsuccessful licenceapplication can cost you time, money and delay your professional or business goals.
If you have already been refused through the licensing process, we offer a refusal consultation to provide our assessment opinion of where your licence application may have gone went wrong and develop your pathway forward.
How long does it take?
Once we start work on your application, the specialist team will work in partnership with you to keep the process as straight forward and time efficient as possible. Once we receive all the information and evidence from you, we work towards a 21-28 day turn around for your licence application including our internal QA process. When the application is lodged with your local licensing authority, processing times will vary.
We take the time to understand all the ins and outs of your business and licensing needs
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR PROVEN SUCCESS
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Honestly great company to work with! Made the process extremely simply, took out all of the guesswork and guided me through the whole process, thanks team
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I can’t thank Rebecca enough for her help with my licensing. I was told by others that I wouldn’t be able to obtain a QBCC licence because I only held a NSW licence, … Read More but Rebecca made it happen. She knew exactly what was required, guided me through the process step by step, and was always available to answer questions. Even when I was at the QBCC office I was able to call her to clear up the confusion I had with the person at the desk. Her knowledge and professionalism made the whole process stress-free and successful and Rebecca is now in the process of changing the structure of my business from a sole trader to a company.If you’re looking for someone who genuinely knows construction licensing inside and out, and who will go the extra mile to get the best outcome, I highly recommend Rebecca.
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Rebecca Tonkres and her team at Construction Licensing are outstanding.If you're looking for guidance through the often confusing world of QBCC or NSW Fair … Read More Trading licensing, look no further. Rebecca and her team are incredibly knowledgeable, transparent, and genuinely committed to helping their clients succeed.They make what could be a stressful and overwhelming process feel straightforward and achievable. From the first conversation, it’s clear you’re in expert hands — they take the time to understand your situation, offer tailored advice, and guide you every step of the way with absolute professionalism.What impressed me most was their honesty, responsiveness, and deep industry insight. They go above and beyond, and it’s clear they truly care about getting the best outcome for every client.Highly recommend Construction Licensing to anyone in the building and construction industry who wants peace of mind and expert support navigating licensing requirements.
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I couldnt be happier with how my builders license application went. Rebbecca streamlined the process helping me gather the correct information without overloading … Read More the application with anything unnessesary. 2 weeks from submission my application was approved. Very greatful for there help and will use them again if the opportunity ever arises.
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I recently used this company to help me re-gain my QBCC licence, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. They made the whole process hassle-free and easy … Read More to understand from start to finish. A big shoutout to Rebecca – she was fantastic to deal with: professional, knowledgeable, and always happy to help. Highly recommend their services to anyone looking to get licensed without the stress!
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I want to say a big thank you to Yasmine, she was absolutely exceptional in helping me with my builder's licence application. From the very beginning, she was … Read More clear, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. She guided me through every step of the process, ensuring all the paperwork was accurate and complete. What could have been a stressful experience was made smooth and straightforward thanks to her expertise and attention to detail. I couldn’t have done it without her! If you need help with your builder’s licence or anything similar, I highly recommend Yasmine—she’s the best in the business.
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Rebecca and Construction Licensing team have delivered for me time and time again. They have been with us and supported the growth of our company since 2019, and … Read More we couldn't be happier with the service they have given us.
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An amazing service, super simple at obtaining my waterproofing license.
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Thank you so much for your help and making it an easy process to finally get my builders liscene. I had attempted to do this on my own and was unsuccessful, it is … Read More a long and detailed process.The team had all the process and procedures in place templates ready for me to fill and submit.Thank you so much once again.
