Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Implement mandatory licences for builders
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to implement mandatory Licences for Builders to trade. Currently there are no standards, proof of competence, nor legal requirements before they can trade. We believe many people have had their lives ruined by rogue traders and cowboy builders that the Govt must take action.
Pass laws concerning Builders and their standards of practice. They should be qualified to trade in their field - showing competence.
The Govt should work with partners to implement and maintain standards through a licencing system, funded by the licencing fee. This should involve following up on jobs and checking on standards, with a register of approved traders.
The homeowner needs protection from unscrupulous builders. The unscrupulous builders can also harm decent traders, ruining the reputation of trades.
The Govt should work with partners to implement and maintain standards through a licencing system, funded by the licencing fee. This should involve following up on jobs and checking on standards, with a register of approved traders.
The homeowner needs protection from unscrupulous builders. The unscrupulous builders can also harm decent traders, ruining the reputation of trades.
Timeline
| 9 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
9 Jun 2025
Closed
9 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.