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50+ Combined Years In The Industry
Allbuild Approvals is led by Jamie, who started in the building approvals industry in 1993. With that much experience behind him, Jamie’s learnt a lot about what customers want from their certifier—that is, a no-nonsense service, a streamlined process and the ability to speak one-on-one as needed.
As a result, Jamie has turned Allbuild Approvals into Mackay’s one-stop shop for building inspections, approvals and certification—delivered without hassle, and personalised to suit your needs.
Allbuild’s two-person team can travel from Bowen to Sarina, west to Moranbah and even up to the Whitsundays to provide this essential service.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Builders
How much notice do you need for inspections?
24 hours is required. We recommend you refer to your Conditions of Approval for all inspection requirements. Additional notice may be required in remote areas.
Can my engineer do the inspections?
Once assessed as a competent person by the building certifier, an engineer is able to do inspections on particular aspects of the project. Footing/slab and final inspections may only be conducted by a licensed building certifier.
How long does it take for plans to be approved?
The approvals can take up to a week, however most approvals are issued in a few days, assuming the application is complete and no further council approvals are necessary.
When does QBCC home warranty insurance apply?
QBCC insurance is required where the cost of works is over $3,300 and work is being carried out by a licensed builder. QBCC insurance only applies to domestic work, including pools, patios, sheds etc. It does not apply for commercial or industrial building work.
What is Q‐Leave and when does it apply?
Q-Leave is a long service leave scheme that provides benefits to construction workers based on time worked in the industry rather than service to an individual employer. This government levy is payable on all building work with a value of work over $150,000 + GST.
Can you lodge plumbing applications to council for me?
Yes, where a new plumbing service is required, we will include the plumbing fees in our fee proposal and lodge the forms for you.
What about siting dispensations and town planning overlays?
Yes, our fee proposal will outline our fees to prepare the reports and associated council fees. We have access to the local government lodgement portals and have longstanding relationships with council staff.
For Sellers
Do you do pre‐purchase building inspections?
No – we recommend you Google “pre-purchase building inspection” and your suburb.
I want to sell, but the council tells me I don’t have a valid approval for my addition.
You have a few options:
You can disclose that information to your estate agent and intend to sell your property as is. The risk with this option is it will likely reduce your sale price.
Another option is to get the addition approved retrospectively.
The resolution and certification of unauthorised building work can be a complex procedure and the time and cost associated with the approval of the works will depend heavily on the circumstances, documentation, timeframe, access and workmanship associated with the unauthorised works.
To determine the best approach, we’d recommend our professional staff undertake a preliminary inspection to determine the extent of works required—depending on the scale of the project, this will require a small investment of around $400.
