Targeted compliance inspections

A statewide approach to quality assurance

We conduct regular compliance inspections to help ensure building quality in residential construction across NSW.

Checking compliance with licensing and supervision requirements is a key part of our regional inspections. Our compliance program of work also includes building audits, building certifier audits and design and building practitioner audits, as well as focused plumbing, electrical and gas inspections.

Detecting defects early means they can be addressed swiftly, giving homeowners greater confidence in their homes and reducing the likelihood of costly repairs in future.

We report by region, giving tradespeople and consumers the ability to understand how the industry is performing where they work and live.

Snapshot of our inspection activity

Regions visited

784

Sites visited

261

Penalty Infringements Notices issued

Locations inspected

_{The towns and suburbs listed in these inspection reports are not a complete record of all inspection locations. They represent a selection of areas visited by our inspectors.}

Compliance inspection reports

Explore detailed findings from our regional inspections.

Aerial view over the Hunter River coastline at Newcastle.

Hunter Region March 2026

44 Class 1 sites inspected across 12 towns
21 Penalty Infringement Notices and 13 caution letters issued
A high proportion of cautions and Penalty Infringement Notices issued relate to unlicensed workers and contractors

New England February 2026

61 Class 1 sites inspected across 12 towns
15 Penalty Infringement Notices, 10 caution letters and 3 written direction notices issued
Most common issue related to incorrect or missing builder and certifier signage

South Coast February 2026

54 class 1 sites inspected across 3 towns
11 Penalty Infringement Notices, 8 written direction notices and 31 caution letters issued
Common issues: unlicensed work and contracting, non-compliant signage, non-compliant electrical standards, inadequate supervision

Aerial view of a regional city in the Riverina Murray region, NSW, showing residential streets, civic buildings, and parkland

Riverina October 2025

90 sites inspected across 2 regions
25 Penalty Infringement Notices issued
Common issues: non-compliant certifier signage, non-compliant electrical installations
Inspected Class 1 buildings

A view of Goulburn, New South Wales, showing historic buildings and houses surrounded by trees at sunset.

Southern Highlands and Southern Tablelands September 2025

121 sites inspected across 7 towns
10 Penalty Infringement Notices issued
Common issues: unlicensed contracting, unlicensed work, non-compliant signage
Inspected Class 1 and Class 2 buildings

Aerial view of Port Macquarie, showing the coastline, town centre and nearby waterways on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.

Hunter and Mid North Coast August 2025

41 sites inspected across 5 towns
22 Penalty Infringement Notices issued
Common issues: improper builder or certifier signage, unlicensed work, undertaking work without insurance
Inspected Class 1 and Class 2 buildings