This section of the Fair Trading website is for residential builders, tradespeople, specialists and utilities trades in NSW.

Use the links in the grey left hand panel to browse to the topic that interests you.

Residential building work

Residential building work means any work involved in the:

• construction of a dwelling
• making of alterations or additions to a dwelling
• repairing, renovation, decoration or protective treatment of a dwelling.

This includes specialist work done in connection with a dwelling. 'Dwelling' includes garages, swimming pools and other prescribed structures constructed for use in conjunction with a dwelling.

Specialist building work

Specialist building work means:

• plumbing work
• gas fitting work
• electrical wiring work
• installation or maintenance of certain refrigeration systems
• air-conditioning work.

Utilities trades

Utilities trades means:

• contestable electricity network services.