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Preliminary Assessments

Rocket Building Approvals continually innovates and streamlines its processes to provide a smooth experience for clients.

We use the best technology to deliver smarter and faster solutions to achieve this. This technology allows us to maintain constant transparency with our clients throughout the approval process.

Preliminary assessments

At Rocket Building Approvals, we offer Preliminary Assessment services on the Gold Coast, Bundaberg, and South East Queensland to help identify potential compliance issues early, before you commit to full certification. Using your preliminary plans, our team reviews your proposal to highlight any likely non-compliances, red flags, or design pitfalls.

This assessment, offered at a reduced rate, gives you the opportunity to make adjustments upfront and avoid costly rework, redesigns, or delays later on. While it’s not a full certification, it provides valuable early insight into your project’s compliance pathway.

The accuracy of our feedback depends on the detail of the information provided, so the more comprehensive your plans, the more precise our assessment will be. By addressing issues early, you can move forward with confidence knowing your project aligns with the relevant building codes, standards, and regulations.

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why is a PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT important?

Ensure Compliance

Compliance with Building Codes and Standards in South East Queensland ensures the safety and well-being of the occupants and the public. A residential preliminary assessment helps to ensure your building plans comply with the current building codes and standards.

Avoid Costly Delays

By identifying potential non-compliances early in the construction process you can avoid costly delays and rework that can occur when these issues are discovered later on.

Save Money

A residential preliminary assessment can help to identify any potential issues early on and help to reduce construction costs by eliminating the need for costly remediation.

Peace of Mind

Building certification provides you with peace of mind knowing that your building is compliant with the relevant Queensland building codes and standards and meets the necessary safety and well-being requirements.

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When do I need a building approval?

A building approval is generally required when the scope of works are more than the below:

  • A garden shed up to 2.4 metres high (2.1 metres mean height), 10m2, 5.0 metres long and not located in the front or waterfront setback areas,
  • A fence not more than 2.0 metres high.
    • Swimming pool fencing needs approval for new work regardless of the height
    • Waterfront areas and corner lots also have special rules,
  • A one metre high retaining wall (if no loads are imposed above it, such as a building or driveway),
  • Deck up to 1.0 metre high and 10m2 when not located in any required setback area.
  • Roofed patio up to 2.4 metres high (2.1 metres mean height), 10m2, 5.0 metres long when not located in any required setback area.
What happens if I start building without a permit?

Starting building works without the relevant approvals is illegal and not advised as normally the repercussions of doing so can severely impact the homeowner not only financially but if the works do not comply with Council requirements the works may have to be removed.

How quickly can you provide a Building Approval?

RBA can generally turn around approvals as per below:

24hr- Demolitions

2-3 Days sheds, pools, patio’s etc.

3-7 Days new homes and renovations

We do also have a fast track service which guarantees 48 hour turnaround on all projects.

What areas do you service?

We cover all of QLD, we have an office on the Gold Coast and Bundaberg. We are happy to fly to remote locations.