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
By trade
What builders quote in Melbourne
Pick the package you're pricing and see how quotes come back.
Electrical
electricians in Melbourne
Plumbing
plumbers in Melbourne
Tiling
tilers in Melbourne
Roofing
roofers in Melbourne
Painting
painters in Melbourne
Carpentry
carpenters in Melbourne
Concreting
concreters in Melbourne
Waterproofing
waterproofers in Melbourne
Landscaping
landscapers in Melbourne
Earthworks
earthworks contractors in Melbourne
Pool Building
pool builders in Melbourne
Plastering
plasterers in Melbourne
Bricklaying
bricklayers in Melbourne
Fencing
fencers in Melbourne
Demolition
demolition contractors in Melbourne
Rendering
renderers in Melbourne
Air Conditioning
air conditioning contractors in Melbourne
Solar & Batteries
solar installers in Melbourne
Glazing
glaziers in Melbourne
Flooring
flooring contractors in Melbourne
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