Illawarra
Local certifiers. Fast approvals. Certification sorted in the Illawarra.
[ On the ground in the Illawarra ]
Big capabilities, local service, fast approvals.
As Australia's largest private certifier, our size means we can move quickly, but our local certifiers in the Illawarra have a strong knowledge of local council requirements and always provide practical insight and a can-do approach to every job.
Our local Buildcert office in Shellharbour is dedicated to serving the Illawarra with experienced certifiers capable of servicing residential, commercial and subdivision certification as you need it.
[ Services ]
Certification that scales with your project.
Buildcert Illawarra delivers residential, commercial and subdivision approvals with the experience, speed and scale that comes from Australia’s largest certification team. Our team lives and works locally, with strong relationships across Councils and a deep understanding of local planning requirements.
- Preliminary Complying Development Assessments
- Complying Development Certificates
- Construction Certificates
- Principal Certifier
- BCA reports
- Crown Certificates
- Clause 137 Report
- Annual Fire Safety Statement Audit
- Strata Subdivision
- Subdivision Works Certificate (SWC)
[ Our promise to you ]
Your sort of certifier.
With fast turnarounds, trusted experience and clear solutions, we'll get your certification sorted.
Trusted experience
Buildcert people aren’t just experts in certification, they’re highly experienced in understanding your challenges and working out the most practical and efficient ways to solve them.Consistent quality
Buildcert is reassuringly consistent in everything we do – consistent people, consistent processes and consistent interpretations – all designed to make your life consistently easier.Clarity & simplicity
Buildcert makes certification clear and simple by constantly innovating to remove complexity, friction and pain points from the process.
[ Service area coverage ]
We know the region, and the regulations. We’ve got Illawarra sorted.
Our Illawarra certifiers are committed to delivering consistent quality on every project through our trusted experience and deep understanding of the local area. From beachside builds in Kiama to large-scale developments in Wollongong, you’ll deal with a certifier who knows your area and knows how to keep things moving. Our inspectors work in dedicated areas, so you’ll usually see the same certifier on your project, giving you consistent advice and peace of mind.
- Wollongong City Council
- Shellharbour City Council
- The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
- Shoalhaven City Council*
*Please note, we currently don't provide commercial services in the Shoalhaven City Council area.
[ Visit us in Shellharbour ]
We’ve got Illawarra sorted.
We’re part of the region we serve. Call us or book a meeting. Our team in Shellharbour is on the ground and ready to help.
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Frequently asked questions.
Still have a couple of questions? We've put together answers to some of the most common ones.
What documentation is needed for a certification quote?
To do a quote for a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) we just need your site plans that include front, side and rear setbacks as well as elevations (if you have any supporting property documents like a Title Search send that through as well). For a Construction Certificate (CC), all we’ll need is your development consent from Council and your Development Application (DA) stamped plans.
Will Buildcert manage my whole project?
Not quite. We’re here to handle the certification (we’re talking approvals, inspections, and compliance). But, by law, we are unable to offer design or project management services.
I’ve already started construction, can I still get a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) or Construction Certificate (CC)?
Unfortunately not. Neither a CDC nor CC can be issued retrospectively in NSW. If you’ve built without approval, the right path is applying for a Building Information Certificate (BIC) through Council.
What projects need subdivision certification? Do they also need building certification?
Any project that divides land into legally separate lots needs subdivision certification. If you’re also constructing buildings (like townhouses or units), you'll need both subdivision certification and regular building certification, so your project is compliant, safe, and properly recorded.
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