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You’ll receive our engagement letter, which explains the process and costs involved.
Our team will visit your site to undertake measurements and confirm the construction scope.
We’ll provide professional plans for your proposed project for review and approval. If engineering is required, we can manage that too.
We’ll secure any necessary third-party consents for your project, such as build-over-easement permissions.
We’ll ensure your building permit is issued as quickly as possible.
All you need to do is tell us about your building plans. If you’re a registered builder, you’ll also need to provide a copy of the contract and domestic building insurance.
All you need to do is tell us about your building plans. If you’re a registered builder, you’ll also need to provide a copy of the contract and domestic building insurance.
All building permit applications require a letter of appointment, plans, property title, plan of subdivision and property information certificate. Other documentation requirements are assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on what you are wanting to build and where you live.
There are two costs involved with a permit:
The processing time for obtaining a building permit in Victoria, Australia, can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of your project, location, and the completeness of your application. Typical processing times for a standard residential building permit can range from 4 to 12 weeks or more.
When is a building permit not required? If you are constructing a shed or building less than 10m2, you may not require a permit if it is less than 3.6m tall (or 2.4m tall if located within 1m of a boundary) and built out of a material other than masonry. Contact your council if you believe your proposed structure fits this profile and they will confirm whether you are exempt from a permit.
For owner-builders, VBA Owner Builder consent is required in Victoria for residential construction or renovations exceeding a specified cost threshold (typically $16,000 or more in labour and materials). The work must be non-commercial, meet building regulations, and the owner builder must live in the property for a specified time after completion.
Undertaking construction in Victoria without the required permits can lead to substantial fines, legal actions, and the potential requirement to dismantle the structure entirely. It is crucial to make certain that you acquire the essential permits and authorizations before initiating any building activities
Nick and his team take care of everything.
They made the whole process very easy, and the outcome is just fabulous.
Their work is impeccable, I recommend them very highly.
