Community Protection Database

DUD - Dodgy & Unethical Database

Don't hire a Dud. Don't be a Dud. Don't get registered on the DUD.

12,450+ Reports Filed

8,920 Verified Contractors

$2.4M Consumer Savings

Dodgy Dave's BuildingVerified Reports

BuilderSydney, NSW

1.2/5

47 reports

Unlicensed workAbandoned jobPoor workmanship

Last reported: 2 days ago

Quick Fix PlumbingVerified Reports

PlumberMelbourne, VIC

1.8/5

23 reports

OverchargingIncomplete workNo warranty

Last reported: 1 week ago

Sparky's Electric

ElectricianBrisbane, QLD

1.5/5

31 reports

Safety violationsNo compliance certificateGhost contractor

Last reported: 3 days ago

Cut-Rate RoofingVerified Reports

RooferPerth, WA

1.3/5

18 reports

Leaking repairsUsed substandard materialsDisappeared mid-job

Last reported: 5 days ago

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