Is checking a builder's licence enough?

No.

A current licence generally confirms that the builder is authorised to undertake a particular category of building work.

It does not necessarily tell you about:

• quality of previous work
• financial stability
• current workload
• previous disputes
• defect history
• subcontractor performance
• project delays
• communication or contract administration.

Regulatory checks should therefore form part of a broader builder due diligence process.