Building watchdog warns not to engage unlicensed concreter

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission warns central Queensland residents not to engage with the concreter.

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission is warning people not to engage the services of unlicensed concreter Jacob Moratti, who is operating in the state. Picture: generic concrete laying (not Jacob Moratti pictured)

A warning has been issued to Central Queensland residents by the state's building watchdog about engaging the services of unlicensed concreter Jacob Moratti.

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission urged people to be extremely careful when dealing with Mr Moratti, who has allegedly ripped off a number of victims.

"The QBCC is urging consumers, contractors and suppliers to be cautious in their dealings with Mr Moratti and his businesses, which include Italia Concrete Services QLD, Jake Moratti Concreting, Jake Moratti and Romacrete," a QBCC spokesman said.

"Mr Moratti does not hold a QBCC licence and is not able to carry out, advertise for, or enter into contracts to carry out, building work in Queensland valued at more than $3,300.

"He is also alleged to have taken deposits that exceed the maximum allowed under the QBCC Act and has either failed to complete work, or failed to commence work."

 

Queensland Building and Construction Commission head Brett Bassett. The building watchdog has issued a warning about engaging the services of unlicensed concreter Jacob Moratti.

The public warning was issued by the Commissioner of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission under section 20J(1)(i) of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991.

Mr Moratti has either undertaken to perform work, or has performed work in Mt Gravatt, Tingalpa, Goodna, Spring Mountain and Oxenford.

"Complaints have also been made about Mr Moratti to the Office of Fair Trading," the spokesman said.

"The QBCC warned anyone dealing with Mr Moratti and his businesses to exercise extreme caution and to seek legal advice before making any payments, to protect their interests."

A free licence check function on the QBCC website enables consumers to confirm that the person they are dealing with is appropriately licensed.

"The QBCC website also offers a free Find a Local Contractor search, that allows consumers to find licensed, skilled, local tradespersons," the spokesman said.

For more information visit the QBCC website.

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