01What changes in Melbourne
Consumer Affairs Victoria says most domestic building work above $10,000 requires a major domestic building contract and a builder registered with the Building and Plumbing Commission.
Its current consumer guide reflects the Home Warranty scheme that began on 1 July 2026: for a major domestic building contract above $20,000 on a home up to three storeys, the builder takes out cover after the contract is signed and the customer receives a notice of cover. The contracting name matters too; BPC guidance says a company needs its own registration to enter major domestic building contracts or be named as builder using the company name.
Melbourne campaigns should therefore verify the entity behind every registration badge and avoid using an individual director’s status as a blanket company claim. Werribee, Craigieburn, Dandenong and Ringwood create a large metropolitan supervision footprint, so ads should identify real build zones and project types before offering a consultation or likely start period.
