7 signs your builder or plumber is unregistered

The Victorian Building Authority has released its top seven warning signs of an unregistered builder or plumber.

Building a home, or undertaking a renovation will likely be one of the biggest investments a home owner will ever make.

To protect themselves from rogue practitioners, the VBA urges home owners to do their research and develop good communication lines with their builder or plumber.

VBA Acting Chief Executive Officer Murray Smith said it was also important to understand the role of the building surveyor and the VBA before starting the construction process.

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