Licensed builders in Cairns, page 7
307 building & construction businesses in Cairns hold a licence on the QBCC and VIC Building and Plumbing Commission register. 303 of them (99%) show a current licence as of 24 September 2026.
The most common licence classes are Builder - Low Rise (203), Builder - Open (91) and Builder - Medium Rise (39). Each profile lists the licence number, its classes and status, and the ABN and ASIC details.
- Companies listed
- 307
- With a current licence
- 303 (99%)
- Source
- QBCC, VIC Building and Plumbing Commission
- Register checked
- 24 September 2026
Building & Construction companies in Cairns
Current licences first, then A to Z
| Company | Licence | Building & Construction classes | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODJU PTY LTD4870 | QBCC 1088906 | Builder - Low Rise | Current | 2005 |
| WOODWAVES CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD4870 | QBCC 15561351 | Builder - Low Rise | Current | 2025 |
| XODIA CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD4868 | QBCC 1245083 | Builder - Low Rise | Current | 2012 |
| BOOST BUILDING CO PTY LTDTrading as BOOST BUILDING INSPECTIONS, 4870 | QBCC 15003640 | Builder - Low Rise | Suspended | 2014 |
| CONCEPT TO COMPLETION AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD4878 | VIC BPC CCB-U 67505 | Commercial Builder - Unlimited | Not current | |
| DESIGNER PERGOLAS AND CARPORTS PTY. LTD.Trading as DESIGNER PERGOLAS AND CARPORTS PTY LTD, 4879 | VIC BPC CDB-L 49139 | Domestic Builder - Limited | Suspended | 1989 |
| EQUITY RED PTY LTDTrading as Ember Homes, 4869 | QBCC 15250292 | Builder - Low Rise | Suspended | 2021 |
- WOODJU PTY LTDCurrentQBCC 1088906, 4870, since 2005Builder - Low Rise
- WOODWAVES CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDCurrentQBCC 15561351, 4870, since 2025Builder - Low Rise
- XODIA CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTDCurrentQBCC 1245083, 4868, since 2012Builder - Low Rise
- BOOST BUILDING CO PTY LTDSuspendedQBCC 15003640, 4870, since 2014Builder - Low Rise
- CONCEPT TO COMPLETION AUSTRALIA PTY. LTDNot currentVIC BPC CCB-U 67505, 4878Commercial Builder - Unlimited
- DESIGNER PERGOLAS AND CARPORTS PTY. LTD.SuspendedVIC BPC CDB-L 49139, 4879, since 1989Domestic Builder - Limited
- EQUITY RED PTY LTDSuspendedQBCC 15250292, 4869, since 2021Builder - Low Rise
About licensed builders in Cairns
In Queensland, most building work valued over $3,300, including labour and materials, must be carried out by a contractor holding a QBCC licence of the right class. Some work needs a licence at any value, including plumbing and drainage, fire protection, building design and site classification.
A licensed builder in Cairns holds a licence from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) that names the classes of work they may carry out. The licence has to be held by the business you sign with: a director's personal licence does not cover their company, and a licence in one class does not cover work in another.
TradesField reads QBCC and VIC Building and Plumbing Commission and the Australian Business Register and lists every company with a building & construction class in Cairns. Licence status is free to check. The Construction Background Report adds court, adjudication, ASIC and licence conduct records, graded A to E.
Licence classes held
Building & Construction classes across the 307 companies, by how many hold each.
- Builder - Low Rise203 of 307 companies
- Builder - Open91 of 307 companies
- Builder - Medium Rise39 of 307 companies
- Builder - Project Management Services9 of 307 companies
- Domestic Builder - Unlimited4 of 307 companies
- Builder Restricted to Special Structures3 of 307 companies
- Commercial Builder - Unlimited1 of 307 companies
- Domestic Builder - Limited1 of 307 companies
Builders in Cairns: common questions
How do I check if a builder in Cairns is licensed?
Search the company by name or ABN, or open its profile from the list on this page to see its licence number, classes and status. Then confirm the licence on the Queensland Building and Construction Commission's own register before you sign or pay a deposit, because registers change daily.
How many licensed builders are there in Cairns?
307 companies in Cairns hold a licence with a building & construction class, and 303 of them show a current licence as of 24 September 2026. Sole traders are not listed, only companies and trusts.
Does a builder need a licence in Queensland?
In Queensland, most building work valued over $3,300, including labour and materials, must be carried out by a contractor holding a QBCC licence of the right class. Some work needs a licence at any value, including plumbing and drainage, fire protection, building design and site classification.
What licence classes do builders in Cairns hold?
By number of companies: Builder - Low Rise (203), Builder - Open (91), Builder - Medium Rise (39), Builder - Project Management Services (9), Domestic Builder - Unlimited (4), Builder Restricted to Special Structures (3), Commercial Builder - Unlimited (1) and Domestic Builder - Limited (1). The class has to cover the work in your contract.
What should I check before engaging a builder?
That the licence is current and its class covers the work, that it is held by the business named on the contract and invoice (not a director or a related company), that the ABN is active, and that you hold current insurance certificates. Court, payment dispute and insolvency records are in the Construction Background Report.
Builders in other council areas
Other licensed trades in Cairns
- Carpenters141
- Plumbers92
- Roofers71
- Joiners and cabinet makers70
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration contractors60
- Shed and carport builders59
- Landscapers54
- Gasfitters43
- Painters42
- Flooring contractors41
- Plasterers36
- Concreters33
- Steel fabricators33
- Fire protection contractors26
- Tilers21
- Bricklayers19
- Waterproofers16
- Glaziers16
- Termite management contractors16
- Building inspectors13