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      Consulting Building Surveyors

      • Building approvals
      • Building inspections
      • Building regulation advice
      • Energy efficiency assessments
      • One of the largest certification companies
      General Info

      GMA Certification Group is a company providing a complete range of building surveying services.

      GMA is one of the largest certification companies in Australia, providing a complete range of Building Surveying and Consultancy Services throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Northern Territory and Western Australia. For us there is no job too big or too small. We cover all types of buildings from Residential to Commercial and Industrial and all sizes from pergolas to multi-storey high-rise developments and large industrial warehouses. Our staff are committed to focus on the customer’s needs by providing a full range of building certification services.

      Services: Building approvals Fire & building regulation advice Building inspections Plan certification Fire safety audits Energy efficiency assessments Bushfire site assessment

      For us there is no job too big or too small, we cover all types of buildings from residential to commercial and industrial and all sizes from pergolas to multi storey high-rise development and large industrial warehouses.

      With affiliate and contract staff, GMA Certification Group is able to supply building surveying services anywhere in Queensland and Australia. We have a proud reputation of servicing some of Queensland's largest builders and have developed systems to cater specifically for large volume builders.

      Accreditations
      Accreditation badgeBachelor Of Building Surveying - Geoffrey MitchellAccreditation badgeBachelor Of Building Surveying (UK) - Neil RedpathAccreditation badgeRegistered House & General Builder (QBCC-20976)-Geoffrey Mitchell
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      Payment method
      amex, mastercard, visa
      Established
      1988
      Staff
      21-50
      Ownership
      Locally Owned
      Service Notes
      Open Monday to Friday
      Free Estimates
      Yes
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      Categories
      Building Inspection, Inspection Service
      Commercial
      Yes
      Keywords
      Building Approval, Building Inspection, Building Surveyor, Caboolture, Cairns, Certifier, Childers, Chinchilla, Far North, Gold Coast, Port Douglas, Queensland, South East, Townsville, Wide Bay
      FAQschevron down

      How much notice do I need to give for inspections?

      24 hours' notice is required for inspections as listed on the decision notice. GMA Certification Group must also be notified for inspections carried out by a competent person (engineer). Further notice is required for remote areas and the GMA Certification Group branch involved should be consulted. Inspection bookings close at 4pm.


      Can my engineer do the inspections?

      An engineer is able to do inspections on particular aspects of the project but the engineer must first be assessed by GMA Certification Group as a competent person. Certain stages of the approval can only be done by GMA Certification Group.


      How much will the application cost?

      As all building projects are different and in different local council areas please contact a branch to obtain a quote.


      How long does it take for my plans to be approved?

      If all documentation is provided and the application has no town planning matters relevant, our approval process is approx. 3 weeks.


      Will I receive a certificate of occupancy?

      No, a certificate of occupancy is not a legislated document in Queensland. Duplex's, townhouses, commercial buildings will receive a certificate of classification and dwellings and associated buildings will receive a final certificate.


      Do I also need to get council to inspect?

      No, the building certification system is privatised and council now only regulate plumbing works and town planning matters. Council are the holders of public records and will receive a copy of all documentation given to us for archiving purposes.


      Do you do pre-purchase inspection?

      No, we don't do pre-purchase inspection.


      How many set of plans do I need?

      We utilize an electronic approvals database one set of plans on A3 is required. Should the plans be on larger size paper than A3 please provide either an electronic version or 5 sets of plans.


      Can I draw my own plans?

      Yes, as long as they are to scale and all required information is detailed on the plans.


      I have just received my plumbing / relaxation from the council, do I need to send a copy to you?

      Yes, this documentation may be required to enable us to issue the building approval.