Brisbane, QLD

Brisbane builders and trades, quoting off the same page

BuilderTrade is built in Queensland. Post a Brisbane project with plans attached and invite licensed trades from the inner city out to the growth corridors.

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 Brisbane

  • Brisbane CBD and inner north
  • Inner south and Bayside
  • Western suburbs and Ipswich
  • Northern growth corridor to Caboolture
  • Logan and southern corridor

Local specifics

  • QBCC licence numbers checked against the Queensland register
  • Queensland-based support team, seven days a week
  • Wet-season programming and site access captured in every brief
Verification and compliance

Common questions

Quoting in Brisbane — FAQs

How do I find licensed trades in Brisbane?

Post your Brisbane project on BuilderTrade with plans attached and invite licensed trades covering Brisbane CBD and inner north, Inner south and Bayside, Western suburbs and Ipswich 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 Brisbane?

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

What licensing applies to trades in Brisbane, QLD?

QBCC licence numbers checked against the Queensland register Queensland-based support team, seven days a week Wet-season programming and site access captured in every brief Every verified trade has a current contractor licence and public liability cover on file, with expiry dates tracked automatically.

Which areas around Brisbane are covered?

BuilderTrade covers Brisbane CBD and inner north, Inner south and Bayside, Western suburbs and Ipswich, Northern growth corridor to Caboolture, Logan and southern 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 Brisbane?

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 Brisbane? 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