GMA Certification Group
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About Us
Private Building Inspection, Surveying, Building Certifications and Building Approvals
- Building Certification
- Building Codes
- Building approvals
- Building inspections
- Building regulation advice
- Bushfire attack level assessments
- One of the largest certification companies
- Consultancy services
- Energy efficiency assessments
- Fire safety audits
- LHA Assessments
- National Construction Code audits
- Compliance Advice & Consultancy
- General Info
GMA Certification Group is a company providing a complete range of building surveying services.
GMA Certification Group is one of Australia's leading private building surveying, certification and approval companies, providing professional building approval, inspection and compliance services since 1988. With more than 35 years of industry experience and over 10,000 completed projects, GMA has earned a reputation for delivering efficient, cost-effective and reliable building certification solutions for residential, commercial and industrial developments. Headquartered on the Gold Coast, GMA services clients throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. With offices in Caboolture, Childers, Townsville, Cairns, Port Douglas and Kingscliff, together with a nationwide network of industry affiliates, GMA has the capability to provide professional building certification services anywhere in Australia. GMA offers a complete range of building surveying and certification services, including private building approvals, mandatory building inspections, residential and commercial building certification, pool safety inspections and pool safety certificates, fire safety consulting, National Construction Code (NCC) compliance, energy efficiency assessments, NatHERS reports, Section J compliance, accessibility consulting, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) assessments, Liveable Housing Australia (LHA) assessments and expert building code advice. Our experienced team works with homeowners, builders, architects, developers, project managers and government organisations on projects of every size, from home renovations, decks, patios, sheds and swimming pools through to apartment complexes, childcare centres, schools, retail developments, warehouses, offices, healthcare facilities and major commercial and industrial projects. Every project is managed with a strong focus on professionalism, accuracy, responsive service and practical compliance solutions. Known for technical expertise and exceptional customer service, GMA Certification Group guides clients through every stage of the building approval process, helping minimise delays, simplify regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with Australia's building legislation. By combining decades of experience with modern certification systems and local knowledge, GMA continues to deliver dependable building surveying, certification and approval services across Queensland and Australia. Whether you're planning a new home, renovation, commercial development or large-scale construction project, GMA Certification Group provides the experience, capability and trusted advice to help your project progress efficiently from planning through to final approval.
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
Bachelor Of Building Surveying - Geoffrey MitchellBachelor Of Building Surveying (UK) - Neil RedpathRegistered House & General Builder (QBCC-20976)-Geoffrey Mitchell- Email Business
- Payment method
- mastercard, visa, amex
- Established
- 1988
- Staff
- 21-50
- Ownership
- Locally Owned
- Service Notes
- Open Monday to Friday
- Free Estimates
- Yes
- Other Link
- Categories
- Commercial
- Yes
- Keywords
- South East, Townsville, Wide Bay, Caboolture, Cairns, Certifier, Childers, Chinchilla, Far North, Gold Coast, Building Approval, Building Inspection, Building Surveyor, Port Douglas, Queensland
FAQs
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.