Large Projects Generally we are referring to projects such as: - Extensions & Renovations
- New Homes
- Garages
- Town Houses and Unit Developments
Good way to start this process is to have a meeting to discuss requirements and general thrust of your project. We do provide a FREE design discussion at our offices to provide a general indication of design options, costs and timeframe. This type of discussion generally advised to establish if your needs and budget reflect the realities that confront you once you begin your project from plans up. Dependant upon what your project both costs and timeframe will vary and also if Council approvals such as Town Planning are required as part preparing plans for permit applications. On site meeting can be arrange under our normal on-site inspection fee basis, if a client goes ahead with drafting then this fee is deducted from our overall drafting fees.  Email us to arrange site inspection of meeting at The Project Centre
Small Project's including :- VERANDAH - CARPORTS - DECKING PROJECTS PLAN ONLY SERVICES  These are the new prices effective from 1st January 2011GST IS INCLUDED IN ALL FEES COST *$650.00 DECKING WITH VERANDAH'S &/OR PERGOLAS PERMIT SERVICE FOR SMALL PROJECTS : Base Permit Fee *$550 Incl. GST. Listed below are the normal requirements to have your project fully Permitted. General unless you have easement or other variation to the ResCode required for your project then these items will be all you need to get started. PLAN OF PROPOSED STRUCTURE includes site plan, top elevation and side elevations. (see above) PERMIT APPLICATION & FEE BAL BUSH FIRE ASSESSMENT (to be produced by The Project Centre - fee relates to a LOW BAL Report only) INCLUDING MAXIMUM 2 SITE INSPECTIONS BY BUILDING SURVEYOR COUNCIL LODGEMENT OF PERMIT & PLANS
* Indication price this fee may vary dependant upon location and number of inspections required. Permit and on-site design service is not restricted to the South Eastern Side of Melbourne. Other area's extra inspections cost may apply dependant upon location. RING NOW ( BH ) 9796 6899 TO ARRANGE YOUR DESIGN CONSULTATION OTHER FEES COUNCIL & GOVERNMENT FEE'S RELEVANT TO YOUR BUILDING PROJECT COUNCIL FEE (projects exceeding $5000) $35.50 NEW TITLE - is required for all building projects, unless client can supply a full title including a copy of section 32 (not greater than 30 days old) $35.50 BUILDING PROJECTS THAT EXCEED $10,000 H.I.H LEVY $0.038% of value of permit BUILDING COMMISSION $0.125% of value of permit PROJECTS EXCEEDING $12,000 The abovementioned Fee's are applicable plus other requirement such as Building Commission consent form become applicable. to familiarise yourself we suggest reviewing the Building Commission web site for these details and other matters relating to Owner Builder Projects Link - web site  New building code from 10th march 2009 concerning Bushfire and Site accessing Click link   New rules have come into effect concerning any building stemming from Bushfires in February 2009. At present the cost to access each building site is unknown while Building surveyors etc., are briefed with managing the process required by Government. We are seeking clarification to understand the requirements statutory and other to review each design that falls under this wide reaching government reaction to one day in February. We trust common sense for a range of built up areas and general project's such a Verandah's, Carport and decking will prevail Cost for Fire Assessment - Bal reports from $175 - cost will dependant on site situation COSTS FOR ON SITE DESIGN CONSULTATION: IF CLIENTS REQUIRE A SITE INSPECTION TO DISCUSS DESIGN, PRIOR TO, OR DURING PLAN PHASE THIS COST IS $125 PER HOUR PER SITE INSPECTION PAYABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THIS FEE IS CHARGED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER CLIENTS WISH TO PROCEED WITH COMMISSIONING OUR BUILDING SERVICES. ALL ON SITE VISIT’S ARE CHARGED AT A MINIMUM $125
OTHER ITEMS & SERVICES EXTRA SITE INSPECTIONS BY BUILDING SURVEYOR COST: $ 166.00 IF DUE TO FOR EXAMPLE NON-AUTHORIZED CHANGES TO PLAN OR DUE TO SIZE OF PROJECT EXTRA INSPECTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED ETC. OVER EASEMENT OR PLANNING DISPENSATIONS VERANDAH'S AND DECKING ONLYOVER EASEMENT FROM $ 175.00 PLANNING / DISPENSATIONS FROM $175.00 plus onsite Inspection of $125.00 = $300. Pricing in this area can vary substantially dependant upon each council requirements and plan amendments and application requirements. All council charges are extra to this cost and each council vary their fee's. Most planning applications start from $350 but can vary dependant upon project and council requirements - project specific. PLUS ANY COUNCIL & RELEVANT AUTHORITIES COSTS INCURRED THERE ARE COSTS FROM LOCAL COUNCILS AND VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE ADDED TO YOUR PERMIT COST DEPENDANT UPON TOTAL COST OF PROJECT. TOTAL COST OF PROJECT IS COST OF MATERIALS, PERMIT AND AN ESTIMATED LABOUR COST REGARDLESS THAT PROJECT MAY BE OWNER BUILT. FOR FOR INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL OR THE PROJECT CENTRE FOR THESE COSTS. PROJECT CENTRE COSTS COVER MAKING WRITTEN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF PROPERTY OWNERS TO GAIN RELEVANT PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT PROJECT. PREPARATION OF CONSENT FORMS AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY CLIENT. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE EXTRA DRAWINGS IF REQUIRED. EXTRA PLANNING PLANS COSTS FROM COUNCILS MAY VARY DEPENDANT UPON INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL RATES. ANY PLANNING DISPENSATIONS ARE TAKEN OUT WITH KNOWLEDGE THAT OUTCOME DECIDED BY INDIVIDUAL COUNCILS IS NOT GUARANTEED BY THE PROJECT CENTRE. PAYMENT TYPES: ALL FEE'S INCLUDE GST WHERE NOTED. PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE VIA DIRECT DEBIT, CHEQUE OR * CREDIT CARD.  * ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENT DO INCUR 1.75% ADDED TO PAYMENT AMOUNT. PAYMENT FOR ALL COUNCIL AND PERMIT FEE'S ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE PROJECTS THAT GENERALLY NEED BUILDING PERMITS INCLUDE:- ALL VERANDAH'S - CARPORTS - SUNROOMS DECKS ABOVE 10 m2 OR ANY DECK ATTACHED TO DWELLINGS PERGOLAS EXCEEDING 20M2 CARPORTS & GARAGES (WHETHER THEY BE ATTACHED OR UNATTACHED, OVER OR UNDER $5000) RETAINING WALLS ABOVE 1000MM OR WITH ANGLE OF REPOSE ON A BOUNDARY STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING IE: NEW DOORWAY OR WINDOW THROUGH WALL, REMOVAL OF A WALL WHICH IS LOAD BEARING. EXTENSIONS AND RENOVATIONS ALL SPA'S (EXTERNAL) AND SWIMMING POOLS
click to see council information advice AS THERE ARE MANY AND DIFFERING RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO BUILDING PROJECTS, WE ALWAYS SUGGEST TO THAT YOU CONSULT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL OR A REGISTERED BUILDING SURVEYOR OR BUILDER PRIOR TO & OR DURING YOUR BUILDING PROJECT TO ENSURE YOUR PROJECT DOES MEET WITH RES CODE AND OTHER BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS.. SOME COUNCIL WILL VARY RULES DEPENDANT UPON LOCATION OF SITE. THE ONUS REMAINS WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER WHEN THEY ARE THE OWNER BUILDER TO ENSURE THEY HAVE TAKEN ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO ENSURE THEIR PROJECT COMPLIES WITH LOCAL AND STATE BUILDING REGULATIONS. Building Information and Download Links  Government Links and Local Councils BUILDERS The Project Centre are not builders but we can assist for a builder to quote your project directly. The choice is yours. Ring on 9796 6899 to discuss your requirements. We recommend following builders for Outdoors Living Structures - Totally Outdoors  | IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED PRIOR COMMENCING ANY PROJECT TO | CONSULT OR EMPLOY A REGISTERED BUILDING PRACTITIONER OR BUILDING SURVEYOR | ALWAYS CHECK MEASUREMENTS BEFORE PURCHASE OF MATERIAL | ALL QUOTATIONS ARE VALID FOR 30 DAYS AFTER WHICH SOME PRICES MAY VARY |
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