Commercial & Residential Approvals QLD & NT
At KP Building Approvals, we make building certification simple.
Get your residential or commercial structure certified sooner and with ease. KP Building Approvals makes it easy to navigate the approvals process and get your structure certified.
How it works
Step 1
Request a Quote
Step 2
Project Start
We’ll get started by sending you an information request. We’ll work with you to compile and analyse these documents, while lodging any required agency applications.
Step 3
Approval
Once the information request has been satisfied, the Building Permit is issued to the client and council. Within the building permit, the required stage-by-stage inspections will be identified along with a list of required certificates to be collected throughout the build and supplied to the certifier.
Step 4
Completion
After your work with us has been completed, you’ll receive your final inspection certificate, and we will send it for council approval.
We're the team willing to take on complex projects
We’ve built a reputation around our next-level building certification services and commitment to going above and beyond. At KP Building Approvals, we’ll take on complex projects – the type others won’t.
There’s no building approval project too difficult for us. Have a complicated certification requirement like an existing structure or retrospective approval? Just ask us.
Talk to us whenever. We're here when you need us.
Here at KP Building Approvals, we understand you’re going to have questions along the way, and we believe the process should be collaborative. You can trust that we’ll always answer your questions, and we encourage open communication with all our clients.
You’re welcome to get in touch whenever you need us. Our friendly team will be happy to help.
Building approvals are our world. We'll walk you through it.
Meet our Building Certifiers
Why choose us for your next building project?
We help you understand the process
The world of building certification and approvals can be overwhelming, we know. That's why our certifiers walk you through the process and explain each step to you along the way.
So passionate, we train cadets
We want to make a positive impact in our industry and encourage more certifiers who are committed to doing the right thing. So, we train cadets and provide valuable resources for them.
Friendly, approachable and communicative
Our KP Building Approvals team is made up of friendly, approachable, and communicative building certifiers who make the certification process simple.
Mother and daughter-owned team
KP Building Approvals is owned and run by Kim and Connie Pound, a mother-daughter team. A knack for efficient building certification runs in our family.
Streamlined approvals
We make getting your building certified simple and efficient with our streamlined approvals process. Enjoy a quick and pain-free process.
Modern technology for efficiencies
We use the latest technology in the industry to speed up our processes. Our team is always staying up to date with the latest software so we can continue creating efficiencies.
QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find our frequently asked questions here, but don’t hesitate to reach out if you do want to ask us something! We’re here to answer any queries you have about the building approval process.
Private building certifiers – like KPB Approvals – help you ensure that your building projects are compliant with local and national construction codes. Their role is to certify that your building or building project is both safe and compliant at various stages of the building and planning process. Private certifiers, like us, tend to be able to provide more tailored advice at a faster pace than council approvers, meaning you can get your project up and running with greater efficiency and clarity.
Yes, our team is able to certify new pools, fences, and demolition works, ensuring you’re compliant with local, state, and federal codes where relevant.
Yes, our team does all ranges of work from both builders and owner builders. After support for retaining walls? As part of our Company Policy and Insurance, we will only accept a QBCC-registered builder to complete retaining wall works.
Both the building contractor and owner are responsible for ensuring building work is carried out to a standard of quality and finish required by the owner under the conditions of the contract. The private certifier is not responsible for standards of workmanship higher than the acceptable health and safety standards called upon by State legislation. Private certifiers are licensed to practice by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission and must abide by State legislation and the Code of Conduct.
The Code and laws require a private certifier to act in the public interest and not take action that would compromise the health and safety of any person, the amenity of their property, or significantly conflict with a local council’s planning scheme. The Code also sets out standards of conduct and professionalism that are expected from certifiers.
Once we have received all documents required, the certification assessment generally takes 10 to 15 business days. You will receive an information request with all the items required for us to issue a Building Permit within ETA 10 to 15 business days after engaging us. From there, once you have satisfied all the items listed on the information request, the Building Approval generally takes 2-3 business days to complete, stamp, and issue.
You can submit your forms – including building plans and supporting materials – via email or post your documents to: PO BOX 1646, Capalaba QLD 4157.
Resources for aspiring Building Certifiers
Are you training to become a building certifier?
In business since 2013.
We’ve been helping homeowners, builders, and developers get their buildings and structures approved since 2013. Our team of building certifiers has stayed at the forefront of certifications and modern advancements in the industry since then, undertaking continuous professional development so that they can offer the highest standard of expert advice.
When you team up with us, you’ll get more than a decade of experience on your side.
The building certifiers Brisbane locals trust
Hear what our clients have to say.
I cannot rate the fabulous team at KP Building Approvals any higher.
We have worked with them for several years now and everyone it the team is always knowledgeable and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble and they always deliver as promised. Also an extra special shout out to Kim, Connie & Hannah, they are AMAZING!
I would highly recommend KP Building Approvals for any building/swimming pool certification required.
KP Building Approvals provided a really great service across a renovation and swimming pool install. All the staff were responsive to our questions and provided timely advice that helped to ensure that the design, and therefore the certification did meet council and Queensland building codes at the time of inspection.
If you need a professional, trusting and reliable certifier this is the company to go to.
I was working with KP Building Approvals for the last two years and will always recommend this company. Everyone in the team is very professional and has a passion to meet the clients needs. Kim and Connie built a reputable company and each individual team member is just amazing at their job. Thanks KP for the amazing two years working with you.
Highly recommend this business to anyone needing their services.
I'm really grateful for all the assistance and services I got from the whole team. There has been certain challenges for me as an owner builder but the team at KP always pointed me in the right direction with professionalism.
Servicing the Greater Brisbane Region & Northern Territory
We’re willing to travel, just ask us!
Take the next step.
Get started by requesting a quote. We’ll be in touch as soon as we can with a price estimate and will hit the ground running with your project.
