Know the cost.
Before you commit.
QBCC licensed Gold Coast builders. Use our free estimator below to get an indicative price for your deck, pergola, bathroom, renovation or extension — straight to your inbox as a branded PDF.
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Does your project need approval?
In Queensland, most building work needs a Building Approval (BA) from a private certifier before construction can legally begin. We handle the entire pathway — survey, design, engineering and certification — so your project starts on solid, compliant footing.
Always require a Building Approval (BA) in QLD.
Plumbing & waterproofing certification required; BA when structure changes.
Require a BA. Low ground-level decks may be exempt.
Most attached structures require a BA. Small free-standing pergolas under 10m² may be exempt.
Any change to load-bearing walls, roof or footings triggers a BA.
A typical Design & Approval phase for a renovation or extension lands in this range, depending on size and complexity. Simple, single-room work sits toward the lower end; larger or structurally complex extensions sit higher.
Cost-plus + 12.5% management fee. Every consultant invoice (surveyor, designer, engineer, certifier) is passed on at cost. Bulk Projects adds a flat 12.5% management fee for sourcing, coordinating and driving the approval through to a granted BA.
Illustrative only. Final cost confirmed against actual consultant quotes plus the 12.5% management fee.
The six steps we manage for you.
We meet on-site, walk through your project, agree the scope and rough budget — before any design fees are committed.
A licensed surveyor establishes boundaries, contours, easements and services. A geotech report confirms the soil class — the foundation data every designer and engineer relies on.
We match you to the right designer for your project's complexity and budget, and manage the drawings through to a buildable, compliant set.
The engineer designs the structural elements that support the architecture — to the NCC and relevant Australian Standards.
The certifier reviews all drawings and reports, asks for anything missing, then grants the BA (Building Approval) — the legal green light to build.
Once the BA is granted we sign the construction contract, pay QBCC Home Warranty Insurance where required, and start on site.
Not sure if your project needs a BA? Run an estimation above and give us a call — we'll tell you straight up what's required for your site.
Talk to us about approvalsBulk Projects Pty Ltd · QBCC Licence 15526925 · NSW Licence 488284C. This explains our Design & Approval process and indicative fees only; it is not a fixed-price construction contract. Figures exclude GST unless stated and are valid for 30 days from date of issue.