Our licences, and how to check them
Both our licence numbers are below, with links to the public registers, so you can check us yourself before you sign anything. You should do that with any builder.
Construction Xperts is run by Somnath Enterprises Pty Ltd, which holds ACT builder licence 2023538 (Class A, company licence) and NSW contractor licence 499527C. You can check both on the Access Canberra and NSW Fair Trading public registers. For residential work, home warranty cover is put in place before work starts wherever the law requires it.
Our licences
| Licence | Number | Details | Check it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT builder licence | 2023538 | Class A, company licence held by Somnath Enterprises Pty Ltd | Access Canberra public register |
| NSW contractor licence | 499527C | Search the number to see the work it covers | NSW Fair Trading, check a licence |
- Trading name
- Construction Xperts
- Company
- Somnath Enterprises Pty Ltd
- ABN
- 90 608 572 685
- Office
- 21 Whyalla Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609
Home warranty cover
For residential building work over the value set by law, home warranty cover has to be in place before work starts. It protects you if the work is left unfinished or defective and the builder has died, disappeared or become insolvent. In NSW it's called the Home Building Compensation Fund, and your builder must give you the certificate before you pay a deposit. How the ACT and NSW rules compare
What these licences mean for you
Building work needs the right licence
In the ACT and NSW, building work has to be done by a builder holding the right licence for that kind of work. In NSW the licence number also has to appear in advertising. Checking the public register takes two minutes and is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself.
Commercial work needs a higher class
ACT builder licences come in classes. Class C covers low-rise homes and outbuildings, while most office and shop fit-outs need a Class B or Class A licence. We hold a Class A licence in the ACT, the highest class.
Protection if things go wrong
For residential work over the threshold set by law, home warranty cover is arranged before work starts. In NSW it's called the Home Building Compensation Fund. We'll explain what it covers and give you the certificate.
Licensed trades, safe sites
Electrical, plumbing, gas and fire services work is done by licensed trades. Our sites run to current WHS rules, with inductions, edge protection and safe work method statements for high-risk work.
Questions about licences
What are Construction Xperts' licence numbers?
ACT builder licence 2023538, Class A, held by Somnath Enterprises Pty Ltd, and NSW contractor licence 499527C. Both can be checked on the public registers.
How do I check a builder's licence in the ACT?
Search the builder's name or licence number on the Access Canberra public register. It shows whether the licence is current and what class it is.
How do I check a builder's licence in NSW?
Use the NSW Fair Trading "check a licence" service online. Search by name or number to see whether the licence is current and what work it covers.
What is home warranty insurance?
It protects you if residential building work is left incomplete or defective and the builder has died, disappeared or become insolvent. It's required for residential work over a set value in both the ACT and NSW.
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