Building permits in Melbourne, with advice before you lodge
Straightforward applications typically take 7 to 14 business days
Independent, registered building surveyors in Williamstown, for new homes, extensions, decks and verandahs.
Call 0431 003 108What we issue permits for
For homeowners, builders, architects and draftspeople across Melbourne.
New homes
Single dwellings, dual occupancies and townhouse developments, from plans through to the final inspection.
Fee proposalExtensions and alterations
Adding a room, opening up the inside, second storey additions and structural changes.
Fee proposalVerandahs, carports, pergolas and decks
Most of these need a permit in Victoria, even the small ones. We keep it simple.
Fee proposalUnusual designs
A specialist design consultation before you lodge, for passive houses, rooftop gardens, sculptural facades and custom shapes.
Fee proposal
What clients say
From our Google reviews.
“Asim kept the project moving, responded quickly to emails and made the building permit process much easier than expected”
“Our permit was assessed promptly and any requirements were explained clearly. Professional, responsive and easy to deal with.”
“He worked seamlessly with our draftsman and builder.”
“Very knowledgeable, easy to communicate with and always quick to respond.”
How it works
- Send us the details. The address, what you’re building, and your drawings if you have them. Not drawn yet? Ask for advice before you lodge.
- Fee proposal. We come back to you with a fee proposal for the job.
- Assessment. We check the plans against the Building Act, the Building Regulations and the National Construction Code, and explain clearly anything that needs changing.
- Permit issued. Straightforward applications typically take 7 to 14 business days.
- Inspections. We inspect as the build goes up, through to the final inspection.
Independent, and based in Williamstown
As registered building surveyors we act independently and in the public interest, so you get a straight answer on what your plans need to comply.
Our office is in Parker Street, Williamstown. For projects in the west you’re dealing with a surveyor down the road, and we issue permits for homes right across Melbourne.
Common questions
Most verandahs, carports and raised decks in Victoria need a building permit before work starts. Send us the plans and we will tell you what applies to your project.
Straightforward applications are typically processed within 7 to 14 business days. More complex projects can take longer, and we will tell you up front if yours is one of them.
A planning permit comes from council and deals with how land is used and what can be built there. A building permit is issued by a registered building surveyor and checks that the design meets the building regulations and the National Construction Code. Many projects need a building permit but no planning permit.
The property address, a short description of the work, and your drawings if you have them. If the drawings are not finished yet, get in touch anyway and we can give advice before you lodge.
Yes. We look after the permit from pre-application advice through to the final inspection.
Yes. Our specialist design consultation helps architects and designers with passive houses, rooftop gardens, unusual facades and custom shapes, so compliance is sorted before the plans are locked in.
Our office is in Parker Street, Williamstown, and we issue building permits for homes across Melbourne, including Newport, Altona, Yarraville, Footscray, Seddon, Spotswood, Point Cook, Werribee, Sunshine, Port Melbourne.
Building permits in: Williamstown, Newport, Altona, Yarraville, Footscray, Seddon, Spotswood, Point Cook, Werribee, Sunshine, Port Melbourne, suburbs across Melbourne.
Need a building permit?
Call 0431 003 108, or send your project details and we’ll come back with a fee proposal.