Save time from the beginning – your fee proposal.
- BA&A
- Feb 27
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 15
Your next residential project coming together? The Building Approvals and Advice (BA&A) quote process gets you quick help to
overcome challenging site requirements
support your clients/ project stakeholders (pass on more accurate budgeting guides)
confidently set schedules
Its easy to get started
Quotes are free and simple to arrange.
Send enquiries/ plans
📧info@buildingaaa.com.au or submit online here
📲call on 3265 4114 (Mon to Fri: 8-4pm).
*Ensure you include a best phone contact and confirmation of the best contact for quote follow up call
*Sorry, no owner builder permit holders.
We can help when licenced trades / builders will be undertaking the work
Certifiers assistants are experienced with providing fee proposals. Ask the team to address any queries to get the approval process off to a smooth start.
Who can request a quote?
owner
building designer / architect/ draftsperson
industry professional / contractor
engineer
QBCC registered builder
Quotes turnaround: usually supplied within 3 business days (often sooner!)
Fee proposals are valid for thirty days, or longer (on request).
Required: professionally drawn plans showing as much detail as possible (such as setbacks from boundary or onsite services)
This allows us to provide a more personalised quote.
To issue out a quote accurately and quickly, supply design / architectural / engineering plans that contain the following:
Site plan: property, size and lot information.
Boundary setbacks / measurements showing the distance from the works to the boundaries.
Existing and proposed elevations of the works.
Tips when requesting a quote for certification
💡Know what triggers a building approval - if unsure, check legislation here
Building Regulations 2021 (Schedule One)
💡It is recommended to speak with a design professional / engineer to obtain plans for the works before requesting a quote. Depending on unique site specifics such as overlays, consulting with a Town Planner may determine if the proposed works will require Council Development Approval (DA). More here
💡If you are aware of any public utilities that run through the property, such as sewer lines, stormwater drains and water mains – informing us of their location within the property will help determine if any additional applications are required. Associated timeframes and fees can then be outlined in your quote. More here
⏭️ Once payment is processed, and the signed engagement form received, the plans are forwarded to the certifier for assessment.
Quote Stage: FAQS answered
❕Apologies, we can not provide a paid preliminary consultancy service at this time.
❔Preliminary plans may suffice to get an initial fee proposal together - then as final plans are supplied, please send to BA&A. We'll update the file/ revise your fee proposal as applicable.
However, if plans are not yet available, general pricing and industry contacts can be shared, so please get in touch.
Q: Do I need to get the engineer design before BA&A can start the process?
A: It depends on the project, as requirements can vary depending on the scope of works / site specifics. We can usually hold your quote or project open as project details come together. Always happy to tailor to your needs, so just keep us in the loop for your preferences.
In general, its advisable to begin conversations with your engineers around the same time as arranging the fee proposal with BA&A
Once the project is engaged with BA&A, your certifier can liaise more accurately with project stakeholders. They can then provide feedback on
timeframes
best fit for documentation from other consultants
insights on requirements.
This can help with
streamlining schedules
saving unnecessary cost (eg doubling back to consultants)
Your certification, simplified
Specialising in residential, pool and demolition approvals, our dedicated team works closely with industry experts like engineers, energy efficiency assessors and town planners.
We've helped Brisbane's industry professionals and homeowners on hundreds of domestic projects.
Council specialty areas here - access matching building approval information
Download general info and checklist of common requirements for beginning certification of residential projects
Specialties - we can help with
✅ Class 1a residential eg new dwellings, renovations, extensions, raise/build under, alterations, secondary dwellings
✅ Class 10a residential eg sheds, carports, patios, decks
✅ Pools (concrete, plunge, pre-cast, fiberglass) and barriers
✅ Referrals - where required, can facilitate plumbing approvals and Build Over Asset (BOA) / siting variation applications
✅ Demotion permits - pool, residential, small commercial
✅ Insurance/ Reroof (eg where the repair work applies to 20% or more of roof area)
✅ Removal of homes from site
Sorry we usually can’t help with
...but we can often point you in the direction of others, with these specialties
❌ work proceeding under Owner Builder permit
❌ Class conversions 10 - 1a eg shed houses "shouses" or garage conversions
❌Portable/ demountable granny flats or shipping containers
❌Commercial building work (though this is an option for certain re-roof and demolition projects)
❌ Pre-existing work/ retrospective certification
❌Driveway crossovers (refer to council)
❌DAs and Exemption letters (refer to town planner)
❌stand alone spas
❌frame inspection throughout the build (liaise with your engineer)
Please feel free to reach out if you have any queries.
BA&A: private certifiers specialising in residential approvals, in Brisbane and surrounds
📲 07 3265 5114
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