Melbourne, VIC

Melbourne builders and trades on the same brief

Post the trade package with drawings and specification attached, then compare licensed Melbourne trades on price, timing, inclusions and exclusions.

Free to post · Licence and insurance checked · 0% commission

Licences checked against state registers

Public liability & workers comp verified

SWMS and insurance expiry tracking

0% commission on awarded work — no lead fees

Areas covered

Trades across Melbourne

  • Melbourne CBD and inner north
  • Inner east and Boroondara
  • Bayside and south east
  • Western suburbs and Werribee
  • Northern growth corridor

Local specifics

  • VBA registration and licence details captured and verified
  • Heritage overlays and permit constraints noted in the brief
  • Winter programming and site access recorded before quoting
Verification and compliance

Common questions

Quoting in Melbourne — FAQs

How do I find licensed trades in Melbourne?

Post your Melbourne project on BuilderTrade with plans attached and invite licensed trades covering Melbourne CBD and inner north, Inner east and Boroondara, Bayside and south east and the surrounding areas. Licence and insurance are checked before a trade is marked verified, and verified trades appear first when you compare quotes.

How much does it cost a builder to get quotes in Melbourne?

Nothing. Posting a project, inviting trades and comparing quotes is free for builders anywhere in VIC. Trades pay a flat subscription — there is no commission on awarded work and no pay-per-lead fee.

What licensing applies to trades in Melbourne, VIC?

VBA registration and licence details captured and verified Heritage overlays and permit constraints noted in the brief Winter programming and site access recorded before quoting Every verified trade has a current contractor licence and public liability cover on file, with expiry dates tracked automatically.

Which areas around Melbourne are covered?

BuilderTrade covers Melbourne CBD and inner north, Inner east and Boroondara, Bayside and south east, Western suburbs and Werribee, Northern growth corridor — and works Australia-wide, so a job outside those areas can still be posted and quoted.

How long does it take to get quotes back in Melbourne?

That depends on the deadline you set. Most builders allow five to ten business days for a trade package, longer where a site visit is required. Invited trades get reminders as the deadline approaches, and you can see who has opened, accepted or declined the invitation.

Building in Melbourne? Post the scope properly.

  • Plans, specs and site photos attached to the job
  • Licence and insurance confirmed before you engage anyone
  • Fixed price, estimate, unit rate or site visit — every basis stated
  • Quotes levelled side by side, with revisions tracked