Do not deal with Atomic 6 Pty Ltd
NSW Consumers are being warned not to deal with Atomic 6 Pty Ltd, or its Director Andrew Lennox.
On 2 March 2022, NSW Fair Trading cancelled the contractor licence of Atomic 6 Pty Ltd.
Minister for Fair Trading, Ms Eleni Petinos said, “The licence cancellation means Atomic 6 cannot advertise, contract for, or conduct any residential building work in NSW for which a licence is required.”
“The company has been the subject of complaints about defective, incomplete and poor building work conducted without NSW Home Building Compensation Fund insurance.”
“Issuing a public warning about Atomic 6 is in the public interest to prevent further financial loss to consumers."
“Anyone in NSW who has had problems in their dealings with Atomic 6 Pty Ltd or has information about their past operations, should contact Fair Trading on 13 32 20 to lodge a complaint.”
A licence is required for all specialist work such as electrical, plumbing and air conditioning regardless of the cost. Further, a licence is required for all other residential work valued at more than $5,000.
The Home Building Act 1989 prohibits seeking more than 10% of the contract price as a deposit prior to starting residential building work.
Licensed contractors who take on residential work valued at more than $20,000 must-have insurance cover through the NSW Home Building Compensation Fund.
Consumers are reminded to always check a contractor is licensed to carry out the work prior to engaging them via the public register.
In catastrophic events such as bushfires, floods, and other natural disasters, it is even more important to be vigilant and ensure the people completing work on your home are appropriately qualified and licensed.
Anyone with complaints about Atomic 6 is encouraged to contact NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20 or online.