Robert Waine Tayler was sentenced in his absence in the Sandgate Magistrates Court on 25 February 2026, after being found guilty of three charges under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld).
The charges related to undertaking to carrying out building work without an appropriate licence, taking an excessive deposit, and failing to have a compliant contract in place before commencing work.
The charges related to a renovation, alteration, improvement or repair of a roof at a property in Carseldine in 2022.
Mr Tayler was fined a total of $13,750 for the three offences.
Mr Tayler had been trading under the name Thermoguard Roofing Restoration Pty Ltd (ACN 620 413 916), which was no longer a legal entity. The company’s QBCC licence was cancelled in March 2018 after being found not fit and proper by the QBCC and was subsequently deregistered in December 2019.
The QBCC’s 2025 Industry Snapshot revealed that roofing-related defects were number 2 on the top 10 defects list.
QBCC CEO and Commissioner, Angelo Lambrinos, said the outcome of Tayler’s case highlighted the serious consequences facing individuals who choose to operate outside the law, and the distress caused to the Queenslanders who trusted them.
“Residents are entitled to feel safe and assured when a contractor enters their home, which is why we urge owners to check licences, understand deposit limits, and ensure they have a written, dated and signed contract in place before work begins,” Mr Lambrinos said.
“Unlicensed offending also takes work from hard-working licensed individuals and companies who are experienced, qualified and who do the right thing.”
Mr Tayler’s conviction comes after the QBCC secured convictions against two other individuals for similar offences, in separate prosecutions in the Moreton Bay region in February 2026.
Those prosecutions resulted in Christopher John Ravaillion and Christopher Michael Bernard Bostock being convicted and fined more than $22,000 for unlawful building work, excessive deposit demands and non‑compliant contracting practices. Mr Bostock was also ordered to pay just under $11,000 in compensation to the home owners affected by his unlawful conduct.
Mr Lambrinos said the QBCC was an unapologetic regulator when it came to protecting owners against repeat and deliberate offending, saying this action also helped to increase confidence in the industry.
“When someone chooses to operate outside the law, the QBCC has a responsibility
to act – not only to protect home owners and uphold industry standards, but to
champion the reputation of hard-working licensed professionals,’’ he said.
“Protecting the integrity of the industry takes a united effort. We rely on home owners to speak up and licensed professionals to share their on-the-ground intelligence.
“When something feels wrong or is wrong, tell us – your information helps us take
decisive action against unlicensed operators who undermine trust and fairness.”
Mr Lambrinos encouraged home owners to use the QBCC’s free online tools and resources, including the Home Owner Hub, which helps home owners to find a licensed contractor, and explains deposit limits, contract requirements and the QBCC’s Home Warranty Scheme.
Meanwhile, the QBCC Licensee Register shows if an individual or company is licensed, the type of work they can do, and a full licence history, including any fines or directions to rectify defective work.
