Building Indemnity Insurance
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How long does Building Indemnity Insurance remain in place in South Australia?
Last Updated: September 17, 2026South Australian Building Indemnity Insurance can provide defects protection for up to five years from completion of the building work and can continue for subsequent owners if the property is sold.
How can Owner-Builders protect themselves?
Last Updated: September 17, 2026Owner-builders cannot insure their own work under South Australian Building Indemnity Insurance, but licensed contractors they engage directly may need to arrange cover for eligible work.
What happens if I don’t arrange Building Indemnity Insurance for a job?
Last Updated: September 17, 2026Failing to arrange required Building Indemnity Insurance can delay a South Australian project, create regulatory or contractual issues and leave the homeowner without the required statutory protection.
What projects can be insured under Building Indemnity Insurance?
Last Updated: September 17, 2026South Australian Building Indemnity Insurance can apply to eligible domestic building projects requiring development approval and valued at $20,000 or more.
How do I obtain Building Indemnity Insurance for a job in South Australia?
Last Updated: September 17, 2026Once QBE Building Indemnity eligibility is in place, a separate job-specific or multi-unit application and signed building contract are required for each South Australian project needing a certificate.
How long does it take to arrange Building Indemnity eligibility?
Last Updated: September 17, 2026Allow at least 21 days after a complete South Australian Building Indemnity eligibility application is submitted to QBE. Assessment time can vary depending on complexity and further information required.
I am a new builder. Can Webber Insurance help me apply for Building Indemnity eligibility?
Last Updated: September 17, 2026Webber Insurance can assist newly licensed South Australian builders with QBE Building Indemnity eligibility applications, either directly or alongside SA Trade Licensing.
Who is required to hold Building Indemnity Insurance?
Last Updated: September 17, 2026In South Australia, licensed Building Work Contractors generally arrange Building Indemnity Insurance for eligible domestic building work requiring development approval and valued at $20,000 or more.
I’m not a builder in South Australia, can Webber Insurance still assist me?
Last Updated: September 17, 2026South Australian Building Indemnity Insurance can apply to licensed Building Work Contractors other than general builders where they contract directly for eligible domestic building work.
What is Building Indemnity Insurance?
Last Updated: September 16, 2026Building Indemnity Insurance protects homeowners and subsequent owners in specified circumstances if a builder dies, disappears or becomes insolvent. Learn how the South Australian process works.