Building and construction lawyers in Sydney
This is a starting point, not a shortlist. It sets out what building and construction lawyers are usually asked to do, what is worth having ready before you call anyone, and where the official information sits.
What this area of work covers
- Residential building contracts and variations.
- Defective or incomplete work, and the process for raising it.
- Payment disputes between owners, builders and subcontractors.
- Home building insurance questions.
- Licensing and compliance questions about a builder or trade.
- Strata building work and owners corporation disputes.
Building Commission NSW publishes information about building regulation and licensing. NSW Fair Trading provides consumer and property information. Check the official pages for the pathway relevant to your building issue.
Before you contact anyone
- Write down what happened, in order, with dates. A short timeline can help explain your enquiry.
- Gather the documents you already have — letters, notices, contracts, messages — rather than describing them from memory.
- If a letter or notice you have received states a date you must do something by, keep it where you can see it and mention it when you make contact.
- Use the Law Society of NSW register to check a solicitor’s practising details. Contact the Law Society if you need help confirming them.
- Ask for costs in writing before any work starts, and ask what the estimate does and does not include.
Official sources
Lawyers of Sydney is operated by Jameson Law. Listings describe individual practitioners and firms; a listing is not a recommendation. This page is general information about a kind of legal work, not legal advice about your situation.
