Building Commission NSW home building contracts to download
Download free NSW home building contracts for residential work. Required for jobs over $20,000 and recommended for smaller jobs under the Home Building Act.
Why use templates
We recommend you download the home building contract templates on this page. They are free, plain English and cover all types of residential building work.
They clearly list your rights and responsibilities and those of the builder or tradesperson.
Insurance
Home Building Compensation Fund is compulsory for any job costing $20,000 or more.
Additional insurances mentioned in the contracts are recommended for the protection of the consumer and not legally required under the Home Building Act 1989.
Seek legal advice
We recommend that both parties seek independent legal advice prior to entering into a home building contract or reducing, restricting or removing any contract term recommended by Building Commission NSW.
Home building contract for work between $5,000 and $20,000
Suitable for trade work, maintenance and repair work as well as smaller alterations or improvements likely to cost less than $20,000.
Home building contract – $5,000 to $20,000
Home building contract for work over $20,000
Suitable for new homes, major alterations and additions.
Other contracts
Alternatively, your builder or tradesperson may wish to use their own contract or one purchased from an industry association. This is fine, as long as the contract for residential building work worth more than $20,000 contains:
- the Contract checklist for owners entering a building contract
- all of the items listed on the Contracts page.