Marina Costa
Plumber
I specialise in the connection work homeowners cannot legally do themselves. You trench and run the fall, I make the connection, test it and sign it off.
24 years experience
Brisbane, Carindale, Coorparoo, Camp Hill
Video $50 / 15 min
On-site $135 / hr
Dave Henderson
Electrician
Retired from full site work but still doing the compliance side. I connect, test and certify, then leave the heavy lifting to you. Happy to talk you through conduit runs and cable sizing first.
32 years experience
Brisbane, Chermside, Clayfield, Ascot
Video $45 / 15 min
On-site $120 / hr
Rob Whitfield
Builder
Thirty-eight years on the tools. I set out lines, check your levels and footings, and tell you straight where a certifier will want to look. You keep the labour.
38 years experience
Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands
Video $40 / 15 min
On-site $110 / hr
What actually needs a specialist
General guidance — verify with your council or certifier before you build.
Concrete footings for a freestanding pergola under 10m²
DIY + guidanceFooting depth depends on soil class. Verify with your certifier.
Connecting water or drainage to the mains
Licensed tradieLicensed plumber required for any work connected to the mains supply.
Electrical wiring / new power points
Licensed tradieOnly a licensed electrician may do this work and issue a certificate of test.
Excavation / digging
DIYCall 1100 Before You Dig before any excavation deeper than 300mm.
String line / plumb line set-out
DIY + guidanceA specialist can set out levels and lines so your build starts square and true.
Structures needing building approval
Certified workRequires building approval and inspection by a certifier.
Work classes are reviewed by our team. Rules without a verified date are general guidance only.