Building Permit Services in Brisbane & Queensland
Building Permit Services in Brisbane & South East Queensland
Need a building permit for a new build, renovation, extension or commercial project? KP Building Approvals helps homeowners, builders and developers understand what approval is needed, what documents are required and which inspections apply.
Since 2013, our in-house team has supported residential, commercial and retrospective approvals across Queensland, led by Kim Pound, a Level 1 Building Certifier with more than 30 years’ industry experience.
Building permits are essential before building a new residential or commercial structure
Building your dream home or extending your existing space is an exciting time — filled with ideas, inspiration and lots of planning. Reasonably so, sometimes the building certification process isn’t exactly the first thing on your mind. Whether renovating your existing space or adding new dwelling units to your backyard, there’s so much to think about and consider.
When you are hands-on with the planning process, you are balancing a million decisions at once while trying to keep up with the stresses and wonders of everyday life. But don’t fret; with KP Building Approvals’ building certification process, you don’t need to think about building approval; we will take care of that for you with our in-house team of building certifiers, who have years of experience managing building certification.
Building approvals without the confusion
KP Building Approvals helps homeowners, builders and developers understand what approval is required, what documents are needed and when inspections need to happen. We support straightforward permits as well as more complex certification work, including retrospective approvals for structures that have already been started or completed without the right approval.
Our team can assist with new homes, extensions, renovations, pools, sheds, patios, granny flats, townhouse developments and commercial projects. We work with Brisbane City Council or your local council where needed and guide the process from application through to inspection and final certification.
Each project is assessed against the relevant building approval requirements, which may include the Queensland Building Act 1975, Building Regulation 2021, National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia, Queensland Development Code and approved building plans. For pool-related work, this may also include Queensland’s pool safety standard, including QDC MP 3.4 and AS 1926.1, as adopted in Queensland.
What can our building certifiers help with?
When it comes to building approvals, there’s not much that our in-house building certifier cannot do. If you are seeking building approval for any of the following projects, our building certifiers can help you get your building permit.
- Building approvals for extensions, additions & alterations
- Building approvals for home renovations
- Building approvals for granny flats
- Building approvals for townhouse & unit developments
- Building approvals for new builds & demolitions
- Building approvals for sheds & patios
- Building approvals for pools and pool-related structures
- Retrospective building approvals for existing or unapproved structures
We take the stress & hassle out of getting your building permit
We know the process of designing your home or development and then negotiating the building approvals can be stressful and taxing. With so much already on your plate, applying for building approval is just one more thing you want to avoid having to deal with. At KP Building Approvals, we take on as much of the process as possible, offering you hands-on support at any stage that you need throughout your building approval project.
Our team can help with:
- Understanding what approval is required for your project
- Confirming the documents and plans needed for the assessment
- Explaining the inspection stages that apply to your build
- Answering questions before you lock us in as your certifier
- Guiding you through residential, commercial or retrospective approvals
- Helping you understand what needs to happen before final certification
You can always get in touch with us to ask any questions you might have along the way, too. Our building approvals customer service team will be more than happy to provide you with any assistance you need before locking us in as your team of building certifiers.
Residential building approvals
Our team works on the building approval process for all types of residential buildings; whether you are working with existing buildings, adding dwelling units to your backyard or seeking building approval for a pool or shed, our building certifier can help our clients through the approvals process so you can get on with what matters, completing your dream project!
Our team works on the building approval process for all types of residential buildings; whether you are working with existing buildings, adding dwelling units to your backyard or seeking building approval for a pool or shed, our building certifier can help our clients through the approvals process so you can get on with what matters, completing your dream project!
Commercial building approvals
If you are looking for a team equipped to handle commercial building approvals, you are in just the right place. We have an in-house building certifier who can help to get things moving for your commercial build.
Getting your building permit with KP Building Approvals is simple
With intelligent processes, modern technology, and a team of highly experienced building certifiers, KP Building Approvals offers streamlined building approvals. We’re dedicated to keeping it simple for you. To do that, we use smart project tracking technology, communicate with you at every stage, and check in with you along the way.
Meet your lead building certifier
Kim Pound
Founder | Level 1 Building Certifier
Kim is the co-founder of KP Building Approvals and a highly respected Level 1 Building Certifier with more than 30 years’ experience in the building industry. Alongside Connie, Kim has helped grow KP Building Approvals into one of Brisbane’s leading private certification agencies.
With extensive knowledge of building legislation and practical construction requirements, Kim helps homeowners, builders and developers navigate building approvals with clear, practical advice. Her calm approach and strong technical background support consistent outcomes across residential, commercial and retrospective building approval projects.
Why homeowners & developers choose KP Building Approvals
We work with homeowners & walk you through it
You’ve got your block of land and your dream home design. Now it’s time to get your building permit application underway – the stressful part. We know this process can feel super convoluted for homeowners, so we’ll walk you through it.
Modern technology for efficiency
We keep a suite of the latest building permit and approval software to streamline how we handle the building approval process. These efficiencies free up our time, so we can spend more of it coordinating your project.
Streamlined approvals
At KP Building Approvals, we’re big on efficiency and streamlining how we do things, because we know your permit can be a big roadblock during the building process. You can expect an easy and convenient process when you team up with us.
Friendly communication
Whether you’re a homeowner who’s never acquired a building permit or an experienced property developer, our team will keep in touch with you regularly. You’ll receive friendly, personalised updates and check-ins from us.
Experienced building certification team
KP Building Approvals has been helping homeowners, builders and developers since 2013. Our team brings together building surveyors, client liaison, administration and pool safety inspection support to keep approvals organised, clear and easier to manage from start to finish.
We take on difficult approval work
Some building projects are straightforward. Others involve existing structures, missing approvals, retrospective permits or unusual site conditions. We regularly assist with more complex building certification matters and can explain the most practical path forward.
Our frequently asked building permit questions
A private certifier can perform the following functions:
- Assess whether the proposed building work complies with acceptable health and safety standards called up by building legislation (i.e. Building Code of Australia);
- Issue approval for the building work;
- Carry out inspections to determine if the building complies with building legislation and any conditions they impose on the approval;
- Issue a final inspection certificate for the building work; and
- Take any necessary action to ensure the building work complies with the legislation.
A building certifier is not responsible for job site supervision, quality control or ensuring the builder or contractors comply with their contract.
To make sure your structure complies with the approved building plans and appropriate building standards.
Building Certifiers can:
- Assess and approve plans for new building work or alterations/additions
- Inspect mandatory stages of building work, i.e. a basic house will require four inspections:
- Footings, Bond Beam, Frame and Final Stage.
- Issue final building approval certificates once the works have been completed and deemed satisfactory.
- Issue enforcement notices if required
- Provide alternative solutions
If your building does not pass an inspection, we will explain what needs to be corrected before that stage can be approved. This may involve rectification work, updated documentation, engineering details or other supporting information. Once the issue has been addressed, you can contact our team to arrange a reinspection.
The timeframe depends on the type of project, the documents supplied and any extra information required. The fastest way to keep things moving is to provide complete plans and supporting documents early, so our team can assess the application properly.
Building approval relates to the safety and compliance of the building work. Council approval may relate to planning matters such as zoning, setbacks, overlays or land use. Some projects need both, and our team can help explain what applies to your project.
Once we’ve issued your Decision Notice, it will specify the listed inspections required and documents that must be supplied before we can issue your final forms.
Whether you require an inspection depends on the stage your work is at. Please contact our administration three days prior to when your inspection is required, so we can organise a suitable time. Our office number is: (07) 3823 2829.
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.
