Fees
Section J starts at a published floor and is fixed after the drawings are reviewed. Residential assessment fees are listed by dwelling type. Certificate fees are separate, at cost, with no margin.
Commercial fit-outs, refurbishments and new buildings. Classes 5, 6, 7b and 9b.
Section J report
From $650
inc GST·per project
A fixed quote is given after the drawings are reviewed. The starting fee is for a straightforward project. A larger floor plate, more than one classification, or an incomplete set is priced before you commit.
Standard turnaround48 to 72 hours from full drawings
From $650 inc GST
A tenancy or floor fit-out in a Class 5, 6, 7b or 9b building, assessed on the work shown in the drawings.
From $650 inc GST
Alterations that go beyond a single tenancy fit-out, including changes to fabric or services.
From $650 inc GST
A new Class 5, 6, 7b or 9b building, assessed across the Section J items the drawings cover.
Quoted from the drawings
A written note on Deemed-to-Satisfy risks while the design can still change. Not a report for lodgement.
A 50% deposit is payable when you accept the quote. The balance is due before the report is released.
One minor revision is included. A minor revision is a correction, or a small drawing change that does not add scope. A new tenancy, a different classification, or a redesigned façade is quoted again.
Our assessment fee, ex GST. NatHERS is available nationally. BASIX is New South Wales only. Standard turnaround is about 2 to 3 business days from complete plans. Priority is +40% on our fee only, rounded to the nearest dollar.
| Dwelling type | Standard fee, ex GST | Priority fee, ex GST | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single storey dwelling | $595 | $833 | Quote |
| Double storey dwelling | $849 | $1,189 | Quote |
| Granny flat | $459 | $643 | Quote |
| Alterations & additions | $399 | $559 | Quote |
| Dual occupancy, single storey | $1,049 | $1,469 | Quote |
| Dual occupancy, double storey | $1,369 | $1,917 | Quote |
Priority is +40% on our fee only. Certificate fees are unchanged. Figures above are our fee, before GST.
Certificate fees are passed through at cost with no margin. NatHERS certificate fees are ex GST, and GST is added. BASIX certificate fees are GST-free. They do not change if you choose priority turnaround.
| Dwelling type | BASIX certificate, GST-free | NatHERS certificate, ex GST |
|---|---|---|
| Single storey, double storey and granny flat | $60 | $65 |
| Alterations & additions | $35 | $35 |
| Dual occupancy, single or double storey | $90 | $130 |
Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory.
| Dwelling type | NatHERS certificate, ex GST |
|---|---|
| Single storey, double storey and granny flat | $65 |
| Alterations & additions | $35 |
| Dual occupancy, single or double storey | $130 |
The Section J starting fee is $650 inc GST. That figure includes GST. NatHERS and BASIX assessment fees are shown ex GST. GST (10%) is added to the NatHERS and BASIX assessment fee and to the NatHERS certificate fee. BASIX certificate fees are GST-free. Certificate fees are passed through at cost with no margin.
A New South Wales quote has three lines: our assessment fee, the BASIX certificate fee, and the NatHERS certificate fee. Outside New South Wales the BASIX line is omitted.
Example, New South Wales single storey dwelling at standard turnaround: assessment fee $595 + GST, plus BASIX certificate $60 (GST-free), plus NatHERS certificate $65 + GST.
A 50% deposit is payable to start. The balance is due on issue of the final certificates. Each residential quote is valid for 30 days from the quote date.
One to two minor revisions are included. A major revision is $195 per hour + GST. The hourly rate is $195 per hour + GST.
Design-stage Section J advice does not have a separate published starting fee. It is quoted from the drawings, because it is a short written note rather than a report for lodgement. Questions: andrew.costi@carbonedgeconsulting.com.
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Upload the drawings, or call the number beside the button. The fee comes back in writing. Sending a request does not appoint the practice.