Combining over 60 years of experience under one roof

"We've got you covered"

Trusted Building Surveyors & Inspectors for 30 years 

Expert Building Surveyors & Inspectors in Victoria

With more than 60 years' collective experience, we specialise in offering building permits, inspections, and expert consultations for building projects of all shapes and sizes located across Victoria. You can request a quote for a Building Permit online, or simply get in touch with us by phone.


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Our Services

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Why choose CODE HQ?

Expert advice

Our expert team have over 60 years combined experience. That's why we can be sure that we'll have the right person to suit your individual needs, so you can build with confidence.

Competitive pricing

At CODE HQ, we offer a competitive fee structure so you don't blow your budget before you even make it to site. Our dedicated sales team are here to answer your questions.

Client benefits

Looking for a long term relationship with a Building Surveyor you can trust? We can tailor a fee and service package to support your company. We can even set up a bespoke team of experts tailored to suit your individual needs!

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We're Here To Take Care of Your Building Project

Welcome to Code HQ! We provide comprehensive services for all your building permit requirements. We understand that interpreting building legislation and dealing with councils and authorities can be a daunting task, which is why we have put together a wealth of useful information on our website to guide you through the process.


At Code HQ, we are passionate about helping Victorians build, alter, extend, and improve their properties. Our friendly team is committed to processing your building permit application quickly and efficiently, so you can get started on your project as soon as possible. We also offer competitive fees to help you stay within your budget.


Based in Melbourne, our building surveyors can issue building permits throughout Victoria. Whether you're in the city or the countryside, we can provide our services to you. We have a broad network of registered contract inspectors located throughout the state, so no job is too far or too difficult for us to handle.in a timely manner, so you can begin your project as soon as possible. We also offer a very competitive fee structure, to ensure your budget doesn't blow out before you even step on site.

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Projects Undertaken by Code HQ

54 Dwellings

Clyde Street, Thornbury

$8 Million

4 Storey Office Building
Riversdale Road, Camberwell
$3 Million

4 Storey Apartment Building
Williams Road, South Yarra
$3.8 Million

5 Storey Apartment Building
Regent Street, Prahran
$2.8 Million

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What Our Customers Say

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.1 Stars - 80+ Google Reviews

We give thanks to CODE HQ and their staff for their professionalism over the years and making sure that all works are built within the building regulations.
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Simone

Not only were they professional, they also took the time to help and give timely, effective and much needed advice and support to a couple of senior citizens in a time of need.
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Graham

They are happy to help with any question in relation to building regulation etc and happy to help find information if you require.  I could not be happier to continue our professional relationship with CODE HQ.
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Jason

Our Building Permit Process

Step 1

Fee proposal

Request a Quote on our website with a brief description of the proposed works and any accompanying documents you have on hand.

Step 2

Apply for the Building Permit

Once you have accepted our Fee Proposal and gathered the required application documents, you can submit your application via email to reception@codehq.com.au.

Step 3

Request for Further Information

Once submitted, our technical staff can then begin assessing your application against relevant legislation, Building Codes and Australian Standard. Once our assessment is complete, should we require further information, you will be provided with a list of items/documents that we require to issue your Building Permit.

Step 4

Building Permit

Now that we have all required information, we can proceed to issue your Building Permit which will allow you to commence building works.

Step 5

Mandatory Inspections

Your Building Permit will list the mandatory stages where you will need to notify us and arrange an inspection before works progress any further.

Step 6

Completion

Once works are complete and all inspections have been approved, we can now issue you with an Occupancy Permit or Certificate or Final Inspection (depending on the scope of works).

Building Permit Experts

Our team of building surveyors is here to support you with all regulatory concerns. Additionally, our exceptional administration team specializes in optimizing the Building Permit process for both owners and builders.

We collaborate with a wide variety of builders, including significant volume builders in Victoria. Our primary emphasis lies in achieving both effectiveness and excellence. We take pride in delivering a streamlined service that maintains strict adherence to compliance standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • How long does a Building Permit take to obtain?

    Building permit applications are usually assessed within 5 working days for small projects and within 10 working days for large projects. Very large or complex jobs may take longer than this, in which case the Surveyor will notify you and do their best to work within the timeframe given. Contact us today for a quote!

  • What is the price of a Building Permit?

    The price of a Building Permit always depends on the nature of the building project. The cost is determined by the size, scale and complexity of the proposed project. To get a free, no obligations quote for your project, get in touch with Code HQ today.

  • What are Building Surveyors?

    Building Surveyors evaluate and assess plans, conduct inspections and issue Building Permits. Building Surveyors are responsible for ensuring buildings are safe, energy efficient, accessible and meet all legal requirements.

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We are proudly based in Melbourne, but we'll reach you anywhere in Victoria.

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