Registered Building Contractor · BC106884
Registered Builders Specialising in Re-Roofing Across Perth
Perth Re-Roofing Pty Ltd holds a full Western Australian Builders Registration. That means we are legally authorised to manage your entire roof replacement, from council approval through to compliant installation, with the consumer protections the law requires.
Most re-roofs in Perth legally require a registered builder. In Western Australia, any residential building work valued over $20,000 must be carried out by a registered builder under the Home Building Contracts Act 1991. The large majority of full roof replacements exceed this threshold. Many roofing contractors are not registered builders. We are.
Why a Registered Builder Matters for Your Re-Roof
A roof replacement is a structural building project, not a cosmetic repair. Western Australian law treats it accordingly. Choosing a registered builder is the difference between a project that is legally compliant and financially protected, and one that exposes you to real risk.
The $20,000 Threshold
Residential building work over $20,000 in WA must, by law, be carried out by a registered builder. Most full re-roofs sit well above this. Using an unregistered contractor for work that requires registration can leave the job non-compliant and the structure difficult to sell later.
Home Indemnity Insurance
For work over $20,000, a registered builder must take out Home Indemnity Insurance in your name before accepting a deposit or starting work. It protects you for six years after completion if the builder dies, disappears, or becomes insolvent. Only a registered builder can provide this.
Compliance Handled For You
As registered builders we manage the full compliance process: council approvals, structural engineering checks, building permits, and the building surveyor. You do not coordinate trades or chase paperwork. We are named as the builder on the permit and remain accountable for the work.
Roof Plumber vs Roofing Contractor vs Registered Builder
These terms get used loosely. The distinction matters when your project crosses the $20,000 threshold.
| Roof Plumber | Roofing Contractor | Registered Builder (us) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can install/replace roofing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Legally authorised to contract for work over $20,000 | No | Only if registered | Yes |
| Can provide Home Indemnity Insurance | No | Only if registered | Yes |
| Named as builder on the permit and accountable | No | Only if registered | Yes |
A re-roof done properly is a managed building project. Holding the registration ourselves, rather than subcontracting under someone else’s, means accountability sits with the company you hired.
Don’t take our word for it. Verify us.
Our registration is public. Look up Perth Re-Roofing Pty Ltd (BC106884) on the WA Building and Energy register.
Common Questions
Do I need a registered builder to replace my roof in Perth?
If the work is valued over $20,000, yes. Western Australian law requires residential building work above that threshold to be carried out by a registered builder. Most full roof replacements exceed $20,000, so in practice the answer is usually yes.
What is Home Indemnity Insurance and do I get it?
It is insurance taken out in your name that protects you for six years after the work is completed if the builder dies, disappears, or becomes insolvent. For projects over $20,000 a registered builder must provide it before starting work, and give you the certificate. As registered builders, we arrange this for you.
Aren’t all roofing companies registered builders?
No. Many operate as roof plumbers or roofing contractors who are not registered builders. Some subcontract under another party’s registration. We hold our own full Builders Registration (BC106884), which you can verify on the public register.
What does the registration cover on my project?
It means we can lawfully contract for and manage the entire re-roof, are named as the builder on the building permit, handle council and surveyor approvals, provide Home Indemnity Insurance where required, and remain legally accountable for the workmanship.