Accredited Building Certification & Inspection Services — Northern NSW

A3 accredited certifiers serving Byron Bay, Ballina, Lismore, Tweed & Clarence Valley since 2004. Over 6,000 projects completed.

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Accredited Building Certifiers — NSW Building Commission
$10M Professional Indemnity Insurance
Member — Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
20+ Years Serving Northern NSW

Private Certification

Construction Certificates & CDCs under the EP&A Act 1979. Typical turnaround: 2–4 weeks.

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Dilapidation Reports

Pre-construction property condition reports with HD photography. Tweed Heads to Grafton.

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Pool Fence Inspections

Pool Safety Certificates under the Swimming Pools Act 1992. Required for sale or lease.

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Our Services

Private Certification, Dilapidation Reports & Pool Fence Inspections

Private Certification Dilapidation Reports Pool Fence Inspections

East Coast Building Consultants are accredited certifiers who issue Construction Certificates (CCs) and Complying Development Certificates (CDCs) under Part 4 and 4A of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Using a private certifier instead of going through council typically reduces approval time from 6–12 weeks down to 2–4 weeks, saving you thousands in holding costs.

Our certifiers carry out inspections at every critical stage of construction — from footings and slab through to frame, wet areas, and final occupation — ensuring your build complies with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian Standards.

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About ECBC

Your Local Building Certification Experts

East Coast Building Consultants is a team of A3 accredited certifiers and building inspectors based in Byron Bay and Lismore. Since 2004, we've helped homeowners, builders, and developers across Northern NSW navigate the certification process — from initial Construction Certificates through to final Occupation Certificates.

Whether you're buying, selling, renovating, or starting a new build in the Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore, Murwillumbah, or Tweed areas, our local knowledge of council Development Control Plans (DCPs) and Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) means fewer delays and more accurate submissions. We're available outside standard office hours for inspections and meetings.

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Testimonials

What Northern NSW Builders & Homeowners Say

★★★★★

We have been using the services of East Coast Building Consultants for Certification of new home construction. Brett and the team come highly recommended, they are efficient, easy to get along with and are very flexible with inspections to work around the builders. We can always contact them and have any questions answered quickly which saves time & money.

Melissa McDermott
Administration Officer, Integrity Homes
★★★★★

We have found the services provided by Brett and his staff to be well organised, highly professional, and consistently reliable. The fees have always been very fair and reasonable, especially given the high standard of service they offer. We would have no hesitation in recommending East Coast Building Consultants to clients & architects on any future projects.

Paul Pattinson
Construction Administrator, Stehnbuild Pty Ltd
★★★★★

Perry Homes have been utilising the services of East Coast Building Consultants for over 10 years now. We are continually impressed by the service offered by Brett & the team relating to certification advice, the issue of construction/occupation certificates and flexibility of critical stage inspections. We have no hesitation in recommending them.

Ricky Zietlow
Town Planner, Perry Homes
★★★★★

East Coast are a pleasure to use, quick and responsive with great communication and customer service. We would recommend them to all our customers.

Rhyannan
Dixon Homes Pty Ltd

Ready to Start Your Project?

Whether you need a Construction Certificate, dilapidation report, or pool fence inspection, our team typically responds within one business day. Call (02) 6680 8705 or request a free quote online.

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Why ECBC

Why Choose East Coast Building Consultants?

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, no unnecessary extras. We provide clear, upfront quotes before any work begins — so you know exactly what you're paying for a Construction Certificate, pool inspection, or dilapidation report.

Fast Turnaround

Private certification approvals in 2–4 weeks vs. 6–12 weeks through council. We carry out thorough inspections on every property regardless of scale, and we're available outside standard office hours.

Local Expertise

Born and raised on the North Coast with over 20 years in the industry. Our intimate knowledge of Ballina, Byron, Tweed, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Kyogle, and Clarence Valley council regulations means fewer delays and accurate submissions first time.

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Talk to our team of A3 accredited certifiers about your building certification, inspection, or dilapidation report needs.

Byron Bay Office
37/5 Easy Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481
Lismore Office
5/70 Woodlark Street, Lismore NSW 2480

Trusted by Northern NSW Builders & Developers

Integrity Homes Stehnbuild Perry Homes Dixon Homes
Coverage

Serving the Northern Rivers & Beyond

We provide building certification and inspection services across Northern NSW, including:

  • Byron Bay & Byron Shire
  • Ballina & Lennox Head
  • Lismore & Richmond Valley
  • Mullumbimby & Brunswick Heads
  • Tweed Heads & surrounds
  • Casino & Kyogle
  • Grafton & Clarence Valley