

Brisbane


[ On the ground in Brisbane ]
Practical support, local insight, and fast approvals right here in QLD.
Buildcert is proud to offer its proven certification systems and expert support to Brisbane and the greater Queensland region. While we’re backed by the experience and scale of Australia’s largest private certifier, our team here is deeply local, with strong knowledge of Council requirements, planning frameworks, and development trends across the city.
We’re here to simplify the certification process for builders, designers, and homeowners with fast response times, practical advice, and a focus on keeping your project moving.

[ Services ]
The right solution, every time.
We specialise in residential certification across south-east Queensland, with a focus on fast turnarounds, simple processes, and advice you can trust. Our local team understand Brisbane’s planning landscape and how to keep your build project on track. 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
Buildcert people aren't just experts in certification, they're highly experienced in understanding your challenges and knowing how to solve them. With trusted people, proven processes and consistent interpretations, you get reliable, practical support every time.Simplified
Buildcert makes certification clear and simple by constantly innovating to remove complexity, friction, and pain points. With smart processes and clear guidance, you can move through certification with confidence and certainty.
[ Service area coverage ]
We know the region, and the regulations. We’ve got certification sorted in Brisbane.
Our Brisbane-based team bring local knowledge that helps your approvals run smoother, not slower. We know the planning rules and who sets them. We cover the entire Brisbane region including:
- Brisbane City Council
- Redland City Council
- Moreton Bay City Council
- Ipswich City Council
- Logan City Council
We’re just up the road.
You’ll find us right here in Fortitude Valley. Drop in, book a time, or call the team to discuss your next project. We’re here to help in person, on the phone or online.
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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?
How long does approval take?
Do I need building approval for my project?
Can you lodge documents with Council on my behalf?
Sorted.




