Sunshine Coast
Local certifiers. Fast approvals. Coverage across south-east Queensland.
[ Big capabilities, local service ]
We'll help keep your build on track, on budget, and on time.
From new beachside homes in Noosa to retrospective approvals in Mooloolaba, our team of certifiers has strong knowledge of local Council regulations, combining their trusted experience with fast, consistent service to ensure your project gets approved fast.
We’re here to simplify the certification process for builders, designers, and homeowners in the Sunshine Coast with fast response times, practical advice, and a focus on keeping your project moving.
[ Services ]
The right solution, every time.
We handle residential certification across south-east Queensland with a focus on fast turnarounds, clear processes, and advice you can count on. Our local team knows the Sunshine Coast planning landscape and how to keep your project moving. Below are the services our Queensland team provides:
- Building Approvals
- Relax Applications
- Retrospective Building Approvals
[ 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 certification on the Sunshine Coast sorted.
Our Sunshine Coast team service the wider region, helping projects move smoothly across:
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council
- Noosa Shire Council
- Gympie Regional Council
- South Burnett Regional Council
Toolbox
Frequently asked questions.
Still have a couple of questions? We've put together answers to some of the most common.
What documents are needed to start an approval?
A typical submission includes:
- Site plan, floor plans, elevations
- Engineering details, if required
- Design compliance (Form 15) if required
- Energy efficiency report
- Soil/site data
- Title Search
- The correct Development Application (DA) form (usually DA Form 2 for building work)
This can change depending on the project, but don’t worry, we will guide you through what's needed.
What do I need for quoting?
A site plan should identify the structure on your property and show setbacks to boundaries 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.
How long does approval take?
This depends on the completeness of documents, whether planning referrals (e.g., relaxation variations, overlays) are needed, and how quickly RFI items are returned. We aim to have your project reviewed within 3-5 business days of engagement.
Do I need building approval for my project?
In QLD, most residential structural work requires building approval, like new homes, extensions, carports, garages, pools, retaining walls, patios, and decks. Some minor work may be exempt or accepted development if it meets certain size and height limits and is outside of setback areas. If you’re unsure, it’s best to check with us before starting; we’ll confirm what applies to your project.
Can you lodge documents with Council on my behalf?
Absolutely, we can. Once engaged, Buildcert notifies the Council of our engagement and lodges approvals and final certificates to Council records once complete.
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