Do not deal with Duanne Hevers

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner, Ms Natasha Mann, today warned consumers not to deal with Mr Duanne Hevers who has traded in NSW under the business name Fairwater Plumbing.

Mr Hevers does not and has not ever held a NSW contractor licence. Based on complaints received from consumers, NSW Fair Trading is concerned that Mr Hevers may be seeking to trade without a licence. Consumers have complained that Mr Hevers seeks residential building work for which a licence is required and makes false and misleading statements to obtain money from them.

NSW Fair Trading reminds consumers to be wary of tradespeople who claim to be licensed. Always check for a licence via the online register and never hand over money without first meeting your tradesperson.

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. Under the Home Building Act 1989, a written contract must be provided to the homeowner for building work above $20,000, and a small jobs contract is required for all work costing from $5,000 to $20,000.

Anyone who is concerned about their dealings with Mr Hevers or has information about his continued operation, should contact NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20 or via this website.