Building Approval Services

Building plansD & C Ferguson Building Inspection Services Pty Ltd offers a fast and personalised alternative to those seeking building approvals from a private certifier rather than through using the service offered by the local Council. We are fully conversant with the local council requirements. We pride ourselves on the delivery of superior and prompt customer service at a competitive rate.

We will ensure that you are provided with accurate technical expertise and excellent service delivery within the necessary timeframes.

We ensures that your building certification matters are dealt with in a speedy timeframe thus preventing expensive and costly delays. Our experience and knowledge has enabled us to gain specialist skills in the building certification of all types of projects including single dwelling houses, residential flat buildings, multi-storey residential and commercial projects, industrial projects, interior office and shop fit-outs and many more.

We also conduct site audits of existing buildings and provide expert advice in relation to compliance with the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.

D & C Ferguson Building Inspection Services Pty Ltd understands that the legislative requirements in the building industry are constantly changing and we understand the importance of staying abreast with the latest industry developments. We are strong believers of continual professional development and attend industry based seminars and conferences as well as practical workplace training on a regular basis. We pride ourselves on staying up to date and being able to pass this knowledge onto you and all the key players in the construction process.

Outlined below is a brief summary of the Building Approval Services offered by us.

  • Private Certification of:- Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates (Building Approvals), and Occupation (Final) Certificates.
  • Issuance of Construction Certificates and Complying Development Certificates within 5 working days of receipt of all required information.
  • Advice on all technical aspects of the Building Code of Australia and reference to the Australian Standards.
  • Assessment of design proposals against the provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
  • Identification of possible economical design options that will ensure compliance with Building Regulations.
  • Undertake inspections during construction to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and local Council requirements.

We are:

  • very Competitive with our fee structure – contact us to obtain a quote
  • fully insured with relevant Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • accredited under the Building Professional Board as a A2 Accredited Certifier and Principal Certifying Authority
  • available to answer any questions or issues which arise
  • contactable directly during normal office hours for professional advice as and when needed
  • more accessible than local Council employees
  • servicing all towns within the Shoalhaven City and Eurobodalla Shire Council areas
  • viable and economical
  • an alternative to using your local Council

D & C Ferguson Building Inspection Services Pty Ltd considers itself as part of the team that is constructing your building, we are constructive not obstructive within the confines of the building regulations.

Download Application for Certificate Application Form

Construction Certificate Application checklist

Complying Development Certificate Application checklist