We provide building surveying services across Victoria, so you can move forward with confidence.
From residential building permits and mandatory building inspections to compliance advice and building approvals, Criterion Building Surveyors provides clear, practical building surveying services for residential projects across Victoria, from application through to completion.
Domestic Building Permits
We provide clear, friendly building surveying services across Victoria, supporting both simple and complex projects.
Shed, Garages and Carports
We provide approvals for sheds, garages, carports, patios and other similar structures, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Owner Builder Projects
We work closely with owner builders, explaining requirements and inspection stages in plain language.
Alternative and Natural Builds
We support unconventional construction methods, natural building and non-traditional designs.
Building Notice Resolutions
Expert guidance to navigate Building Notices and resolve illegal works while achieveing timely, compliant outcomes.
Renovations & Extensions
Updating or expanding? Avoid costly surprises with comprehensive compliance assessments for your proposed renovation.
Domestic Building Permits
A building permit for domestic work is a legal document that allows building work to be carried out on a home, such as a new dwelling, extension, renovation, or other major alteration. It ensures the work complies with building regulations and is independently inspected and certified throughout construction.
Your permit, sorted.
Required for new homes, extensions, renovations and major alterations
Mandatory inspections.
Includes independent inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations.
Garage, Patio and Shed Permits
Most sheds, garages, carports, and patios other class 10 non-habitable structures require a building permit, with only very limited exemptions for small structures. Building permits are also required for decks of any size, swimming pools and spas, and for the installation or alteration of pool and spa safety barriers.
Get your shed approved.
Most garages, carports and sheds require a building permit before construction.
Patios, decks & pool barriers.
Permitsare also required for decks, pools, spas and pool/spa safety barriers.
Building Permits for Owner-Builders
A building permit for an owner-builder is the same as that required for aregistered builder. Before construction begins, you may need to obtain an Owner-Builder Certificate of Consent from the VBA, depending on the value andscope of the proposed works. See our dedicated Owner-Builder guidance page
A pathway to approval.
Oowner-builder require the same building permit approvals as registered builders.
Meet your obligations.
A Certificate of Consent from the BPC may be required before work can commence
Building Notices & Illegal Works Resolutions
A building notice may be issued when building work has been carried out without the required permits or approvals. Resolving illegal works involves assessing the construction and taking the necessary steps to achieve compliance with building regulations.
Building notice responses.
Assistance with building notices, compliance matters and unapproved works.
Illegal works resolutions.
Guidance to help achieve compliance and resolve council communication
