Building Consultancy Services

A building design can look complete on paper and still fall short of the Building Code and Australian Standards once it reaches assessment. That gap between a proposal and a compliant plan is where costly redesigns, rejected applications and drawn-out disputes usually start. My Certifier provides building consultancy services for designers, builders, property owners, town planners, and potential buyers across the Illawarra, South Coast, Sydney and the Southern Highlands.

We carry independent consultation before design work is finalised or construction begins, so compliance issues are caught while they are still cheap to fix. We listen to your proposal, ideas and concerns, then provide practical advice to help you make an informed decision and keep the project moving.

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What Is Building Consultancy?

Building consultancy is direct consultation with a building expert before design or construction work is carried out. It can help establish whether a proposed building design can meet the applicable Building Code and Australian Standards before the project advances.

The service can also help owners who want an independent opinion on work carried out and potential buyers who want informed advice before purchasing real estate or land. The discussion is shaped around the property, proposal and decision you need to make.

Who Can Benefit From Building Advice?

Designers, builders and town planners can use building code consultancy to test a proposal against relevant requirements before submitting an application or starting work. Early input can identify questions that need to be resolved while the design is still being developed.

Owners considering a new building or alterations can seek advice before committing to the next stage. Potential buyers can discuss what development may be possible on a lot and use that information as part of their wider purchase due diligence. Owners with construction underway may also seek an independent opinion on the work carried out.

Why Book Advice Before You Build Or Buy

Getting advice early changes the shape of a project. It replaces guesswork with a clear answer, before that guesswork turns into an expensive problem.

Building Code And Australian Standards Advice

A proposed design needs to respond to the requirements that apply to the building and the work. My Certifier can discuss Building Code matters and relevant Australian Standards before design or construction progresses.

This early review gives designers, builders and owners a chance to understand possible compliance issues and consider solutions. It can also make later conversations with project consultants more focused because the key building questions have already been identified.

Advice Before You Design Or Build

A building consultation can begin with an idea, a set of early plans or a more detailed proposal. Share the available drawings, property information and the questions you need answered. My Certifier will hear the proposal and discuss the building and approval considerations that are relevant to it.

Builders can use the consultation to examine a proposal in detail before construction. Designers and town planners can seek Building Code input before lodging an application. Owners can better understand the practical issues that may affect a planned new building or alteration.

Building Advice Before You Buy

A property or vacant lot may look suitable for your plans, but the development outcome can depend on the site and the rules that apply. Building consultancy can help potential buyers ask better questions about what may be possible before they make a purchase decision.

My Certifier can provide advice about a proposed use or development concept based on the information available. This professional input should form part of your broader due diligence and can help you decide whether to investigate the opportunity further.

Independent Advice During Construction

Property owners may need an independent opinion when they have concerns about work carried out. My Certifier can hear those concerns, review the proposal and discuss the most appropriate consultancy or reporting service.

Where a detailed visual assessment of work against approved plans, the Building Code of Australia, the NSW Guide to Standards and Tolerances, the building contract and consent conditions is required, a building defect report may be the suitable next step.

How A Consultation Works

A building consultation is a conversation, not a formal certificate, which is what makes it fast to arrange and useful at almost any stage of a project.

We start by hearing your proposal, your plans and your questions, whether that is a set of drawings, a builder’s quote or a property you are considering buying. From there we assess what you have against the Building Code and relevant Australian Standards and give you a clear, practical opinion on where it stands. 

How Long Does Building Consultancy Take?

Timeframes vary depending on the building and the extent of the work involved, though an initial assessment can often be turned around in as little as a couple of days.

Supplying the available plans, property details and a clear summary of your questions at the start helps My Certifier understand the scope and advise on timing.

Why Choose My Certifier

Building consultancy carries real weight only when the person giving the advice actually holds the qualifications to back it up.

My Certifier is led by Che Leonard, a Restricted Class 1 and 10 Building Certifier registered with NSW Fair Trading and a member of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, the Association of Accredited Certifiers and the Swimming Pool and Spa Association. Che is also a Licensed Builder, which means consultancy advice is grounded in what is actually practical to build, not just what is written in the code. 

My Certifier is based in Shoalhaven Heads and provides building consultancy across the Illawarra, South Coast, Sydney and the Southern Highlands.

Book Your Building Consultation

Contact My Certifier if you need Building Code advice before an application, want to discuss a construction proposal, need an independent opinion on work carried out or want more information before buying a property or lot. Tell us what you are planning, what documents you have and which decisions need to be made.

Contact My Certifier to enquire about building consultancy services.

📞 Phone: 0417 593 496

✉️ Email: che@mycertifier.com.au