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    Get help with an issue

    Find the right support to resolve your domestic building or plumbing issues. Use our interactive tools and guides to understand what the BPC can handle and how to take your next steps.
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    Fix a bulding and plumbing issue

    Find the right path forward to resolve domestic building disputes, report defective work, or track an existing complaint. Use these resources to get your project back on track quickly and safely.
    Find out more
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    Disputes resolution services

    Free domestic building dispute resolution in Victoria. Get impartial help to resolve disputes between homeowners and builders through conciliation, with options for binding orders or VCAT if needed.
    Dispute resolution services
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    Insurance claims

    Understand your options for building and plumbing insurance claims. Check your eligibility, gather the right documentation, and navigate the process of lodging a home warranty claim.
    Insurance claims

Find and check a practitioner

Before you appoint a builder, plumber or building practitioner, check they are registered or licensed for the work you need. 

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  • Standards and tolerances

    Learn about Victoria's builder compliance fundamentals, mandatory notification stages, Directions to Fix (DTF), and the consequences of breaching Dispute Resolution Orders.
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  • Unregistered and unlicensed work

    Suspected illegal building or plumbing in Victoria? Report unregistered and unlicensed work anonymously using the BPC’s online tip-off tool to stay safe.
    Unregistered and unlicensed work
  • Contact us for help and support

    We're here to help. Contact us online, by phone, in person or by mail.
    Help and support
Last updated 30 June 2026
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