Best Sheds approvals, sorted fast.
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Get 25% off* your Best Sheds approval with Buildcert.
We’ve teamed up with Best Sheds to give you a smoother path from order to build. When you buy a shed, you'll not only get access to fast, reliable certification from Buildcert but also 25% off* your approval in south-east Queensland. Our team takes care of the approval process, from paperwork and plan checks through to inspections and final certification, so you can focus on your new shed without the hassle.
What we need to approve your shed.
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Get your site plan ready.We’ll need a site plan showing your shed location, setbacks and existing structures. If you wish to create your own, you can visit Site Plans Online; however, we recommend using a professional architect or draftsperson. View an example site plan here. Once we have it, we’ll review and send you a quote within 24 hours.
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Confirm and supply engineeringHappy with the quote? Sign the engagement agreement and provide the engineering documents from Best Sheds, then we’re officially underway.
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Leave it with us.Make payment and we’ll handle the rest, from approvals through to final certification. That’s your shed approval, sorted.
Shed approvals made simple, from start to finish.
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Quote and setupSend us your site plan and details, and we’ll do the heavy lifting from there. Within 24 hours, you’ll have a clear quote, plus a breakdown of what’s needed to get underway. Once you accept, sign the agreement, provide the engineering from Best Sheds, and we’ll get things moving.
No confusion, no waiting around. You’ll know exactly what’s required and what it will cost before we move ahead, so there are no surprises later.
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ApprovalOur certifiers assess your plans and documentation. If anything’s missing, we’ll let you know quickly so you can sort it out. Where extra council applications are needed, we’ll manage the lodgement for you. Once everything’s in place, your approval is issued.
You get clear answers and a fast turnaround. Instead of chasing paperwork or guessing what’s needed, we guide you step by step so approval doesn’t stall your project.
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Construction and final sign-offWith approval in hand, you can get started on your shed. Our team will carry out the required inspections during construction, then complete a final inspection once everything’s finished. If all’s compliant, we issue your final certificate.
This is the peace-of-mind stage. You’ll know your shed is built to code, signed off properly, and ready to use, all without delays or second-guessing.
Frequently asked questions.
Here are some of the most asked questions about Best Sheds approvals. If you still need more detail, you can explore the rest of our FAQs.
Do all projects need approval from Council?
Some projects need both planning and building approvals, and others can go straight through private certification. If council approval is required, we’ll guide you on that process and coordinate referrals as part of our role.
Planning approval (sometimes called a Development Approval - DA) is issued by the local Council. It deals with land use and relaxation matters such as setbacks, zoning, flood or heritage overlays.
Building approval is issued by a certifier and relates to how the structure is designed and built to meet the Building Code and legislation.
What happens when work is done without approval?
If the work’s already done and wasn’t approved, Councils can take compliance action, so it’s important to get approval sorted. This is commonly referred to as retrospective approval (or as-built).
We can help you with retrospective approvals. Just send us the details and any plans or photos you have, and our team will guide you through what needs to happen next.
What is a Relaxation/Siting variation and when is it needed?
If your plans don’t meet the standard setback or site cover rules (e.g. a carport built within a certain proximity of a side boundary), you’ll need Council approval to vary them — that’s called a Relaxation Variation.
It’s not a roadblock, just an extra step. We’ll let you know if your design needs one and take care of the application for you.
What is QBCC insurance and do I need it?
For most residential building work over $3,300, the builder must take out QBCC Home Warranty Insurance. This protects homeowners if the work is defective or incomplete. A copy of the insurance cover must be provided to us before we can release your building approval.
Terms & Conditions
INCLUSIONS
*This offer applies to Best Sheds class 10 structures only. Includes the assessment of plans, property searches, building permit, a final inspection, and final certificate. Applicable only in our service areas in Queensland.
EXCLUSIONS
*Special offer does not include additional structures, Council applications that may be required, or Council archiving fees. Offer is not applicable outside of Queensland.