Contracts and payments

If you're building or renovating in Queensland, having a written, dated and signed contract in place isn’t just smart—it’s essential.

You and your contractor have certain responsibilities when it comes to insurance.

The maximum deposit a contractor is allowed to request is based on the value of the works undertaken.

All contracts for building work valued at over $3,300 must include advice about your right to a ‘cooling-off’ period.

Variations are changes that are made to the contract after the contract is signed. This could include changes to the materials used or work performed.

If you and your licensed contractor have a disagreement about a contractual issue, which you haven’t been able to resolve yourselves, explore our dispute resolution process.