WA Building and Energy
Western Australia's building and energy regulator, which registers builders, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters. Registration is a legal requirement for this work in WA.
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Based on public register entries and source listings collected up to 31 May 2026. Not an official membership count.
Check a specific tradesperson
Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current WA Building and Energy status on the official register, then run their name through our Dodgy Tradie Check to see their reviews, credentials and company details in one place.
Where WA Building and Energy holders are
- WA
Trades that hold it
Builder · 12,844Painter / Decorator · 4,794Surveyor · 1,065Engineer · 253
Common questions
What is WA Building and Energy?
Western Australia's building and energy regulator, which registers builders, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters. Registration is a legal requirement for this work in WA. (Licence required by law.)
How many tradespeople hold WA Building and Energy?
We track 18,956 tradespeople with a WA Building and Energy entry, based on register and listing data collected up to 31 May 2026. This reflects the public entries we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
Can a WA Building and Energy entry be out of date?
Yes. 93 of the entries we track appear expired or past their stated expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to 31 May 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.
How do I check whether a specific tradesperson holds WA Building and Energy?
Check the official register at https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/building-and-energy, or look the tradesperson up on MyTrustedTraders. Profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.
Keep checking
We show what the public sources say, with dates. A listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a tradesperson is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.