Building Surveying Services in Melbourne & Ballarat
C&M Building Surveyors provide building permits, inspections and specialist building surveying services for residential, commercial and industrial projects of any size across Victoria. As members of the AIBS, we make the building permit process simple — send us your plans and we'll reply with a fee proposal within one business day.
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The services we offer are:
House_1_ Issue Building Permits, Certificate of Final Inspections and Occupancy Permits throughout Victoria. | Building Undertake mandatory building inspections as specified on the building permit. | Vest Essential Safety Measures. |
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Permits & Approvals
- Building permits, certificates of final inspection & occupancy permits — As registered private building surveyors, we issue building permits, certificates of final inspection and occupancy permits for projects of any size across Victoria, guiding you from application to final sign-off.
- Performance solution reports — We prepare performance solution reports offering compliant, alternative ways to meet the National Construction Code beyond standard deemed-to-satisfy provisions, unlocking flexible design options.
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Inspections & Compliance
- Mandatory building inspections — We carry out the mandatory building inspections specified on your building permit at each critical stage of construction, confirming compliance with the National Construction Code before work continues.
- Essential Safety Measures (ESM) — We complete ESM inspections and reports, identifying and scheduling the safety systems (exits, alarms, fire services) that must be maintained to keep your building compliant and safe.
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Specialist Reports & Advice
- Maximum patron capacity reports for liquor licensing — For bars, cafés and restaurants across Victoria, we calculate the safe occupancy numbers required to support your liquor licence application.
- Review of protection work notices — We review protection work notices to protect adjoining properties during construction and clarify your obligations under the Building Act.
- Council building notice & order resolution — Received a council Building Notice or Order? We review the issues, advise on compliance solutions and liaise with council to resolve it.
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FAQ
What does a building surveyor do?
A building surveyor assesses building work against the National Construction Code and Victorian building regulations, issues building permits and occupancy permits, and carries out the mandatory inspections required during construction.
Do I need a building permit in Victoria?
Most building, renovation and demolition work in Victoria requires a building permit before work begins. C&M Building Surveyors can assess your project and issue the permit for developments of any size.
What's the difference between a building surveyor and a builder?
A builder constructs the project; a building surveyor is the independent professional who assesses compliance, issues permits and inspects the work. C & M are private building surveyors, not builders.
What is an occupancy permit?
An occupancy permit certifies that a building is suitable to occupy on completion. We issue occupancy permits and certificates of final inspection once your project meets the required standards.
Which areas do you service?
We service Melbourne, Ballarat and all of Victoria, from our two offices.
How do I get a fee proposal?
Send us your plans through our online enquiry form and we'll reply with a fee proposal within one business day.