Sydney, NSW

Sydney trade packages, quoted properly

New builds, renovations, extensions and multi-unit projects across NSW. Post the scope with plans, invite licensed trades, and compare fixed price, unit rate and estimate quotes side by side.

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 Sydney

  • Sydney CBD and inner city
  • Eastern suburbs
  • Inner west and south
  • North Shore and Northern Beaches
  • Western Sydney and the Hills

Local specifics

  • NSW Fair Trading licence details captured and verified
  • Strata, access and out-of-hours works noted in the brief
  • SafeWork NSW SWMS requirements set out before quoting
Verification and compliance

Common questions

Quoting in Sydney — FAQs

How do I find licensed trades in Sydney?

Post your Sydney project on BuilderTrade with plans attached and invite licensed trades covering Sydney CBD and inner city, Eastern suburbs, Inner west and south 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 Sydney?

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

What licensing applies to trades in Sydney, NSW?

NSW Fair Trading licence details captured and verified Strata, access and out-of-hours works noted in the brief SafeWork NSW SWMS requirements set out before quoting Every verified trade has a current contractor licence and public liability cover on file, with expiry dates tracked automatically.

Which areas around Sydney are covered?

BuilderTrade covers Sydney CBD and inner city, Eastern suburbs, Inner west and south, North Shore and Northern Beaches, Western Sydney and the Hills — 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 Sydney?

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 Sydney? 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