Brisbane Thatch & Decks
"Bali Huts"

Certification Costs.

​

We are living in a civilized country where everything is very organized and regulated. Which is good on the one hand but cost lots money on the other.

​

Impossible to give an exact estimate for a Balinese Hut Council Approval and Certification because the cost are different from council to council and the qbcc insurance depends on the value of the project.

​

Closest a Bali Hut can go come the a the fence is 900mm. Closer than 900mm we move into the fire prevention area and they stopped manufacturing fire retardant Alang Alang Thatch in Jul 2022. Any spay on fire retardant is a waist of money and will just nor do the job. (But you do need relaxation for that. )

 

Will try to give you a breakdown of the cost as is seems to be in the  ballpark figure of $2250. 

If however for Brisbane if (1) If the Bali Hut is build over existing services or, (2) the Bali Hut is lower than 4.5m and closer than 1.5m from the boundary or (2) if the Bali Hut is higher than 4.5m and closer than 2m from boundary the cost will unfortunately go up a additional $900 for relaxation. This distance may vary from Council to Council areas. It is literally a minefield out there.

​

Alternatively if you just want a Engineer Certificate it would be $450 and then you can simply put it though council when prompted. 

 

* Please note this is not exact because prices vary form council to council, The qbcc insurance is calculated according to value of the contract. The form 15 is calculated according to the design of the Bali Hut.

​

Breakdown of the Certification Cost:

​

- 1) We will need a site plan from you, our valued customer. We can not apply for this to the representative councils because of security issues. Normally this will cost around $30 - $50.

- 2) Engineer for design plan and Form 15.  This form is extremely important because the project cannot commence without this Form. Normally the engineers cost is around $450. 

- 3) Draftsman will be $550 to draw up a Site and a Building Plan.

- 4) QBCC Insurance to make ensure your Bali Hut is completed, if not by us then by reputable works man if we are for some reason not able to finish the project. $300

- 5) Title Search. $30

- 6) Building Permit. $825

- 7) Council filing fees, because all these plans need to be stored/filed somewhere. $77

- 8) The Certifier will need to to site inspection to ensure Bali Hut is build to plan. $275

  

 The If the Bali Hut (with or without deck) is closer than 2m from boundary additional cost can be expected. 

 

- 9) Relaxation Facilitation. $275

​​- 10) Fields Inspection Report $250

​​- 11) Relaxation Application. $715

​

* Please note, although we update the rates regularly the fees quoted is only a indication due to various factors concerning each and every project. 

​

How long will take.

​

From the time we get the go ahead from you, received a deposit basically just to cover the initial certification cost and the site plan from our clients, depending on various circumstances (if every thing goes according to plan) it will take around a week for the engineers certificate. One week for the drafts person to do the site plan. Four weeks for the certifier to give the go ahead. Then we, Brisbane Thatch and Decks install your brand new Bali Hut.

​

As a rule of thumb it will take around two to three months to get the go ahead to commence the Bali Hut or Deck installation and then another month or so after the install has been completed the finalize the certification.

 

* Please note, This is also just an indication. In the past we had certification issues and it took up to six months to get the certification done and get the install started. If its just up to us, Brisbane Thatch and Decks, we book your job in and finish it on time. 

​

Please contact me if you have any further questions.   Thank you.

​

Have a good day

 

Brisbane Thatch and Decks

​