Class 2 - Residential
High-Rise Residential Towers
Approvals typically in ~35 days
Keep your settlements on track. We handle the compliance.
"A non-compliant pool barrier or missing Occupation Certificate can delay settlement and damage your reputation. No.1 Building Services provides same-day inspections, urgent OC verifications, and building certificates to resolve settlement-critical compliance issues."
Protect your vendors,
secure your sales.
Independent building reports and compliance checks to keep property transactions moving.
PRE-LISTING
Identify Compliance Issues Before They Become Contract Problems
Before listing, we identify outstanding OC issues, unapproved structures, and pool compliance issues so they can be resolved before contracts are exchanged.
PRE-EXCHANGE
Satisfy Contract Special Conditions
When a contract requires a pool certificate, building certificate, or OC confirmation, we provide fast compliance advice and certification to keep your transaction moving.
PRE-SETTLEMENT
Urgent Compliance Rectification
When a compliance issue emerges after exchange, time is critical. We prioritise urgent inspections and provide a clear, actionable rectification pathway — with certificates issued as soon as compliance is confirmed.
Have a question about the process? Call us - we're happy to walk you through it.
What actually happens, and what you need to do
Your effort is minimal. Ours is total.
CONTACT US WITH PROPERTY DETAILS
You:
Provide the property address and describe the compliance concern.
We:
Review available council and certifier records. Confirm the inspection scope and provide a fixed fee within the hour.
FAST SITE INSPECTION
You:
Arrange property access.
We:
Attend site same day or next day for urgent requests. Conduct a thorough compliance inspection.
CLEAR WRITTEN ADVICE
You:
Wait for the inspection report.
We:
Issue a clear written report detailing the compliance status. Where non-compliant, provide a precise rectification list with estimated timeframes.
SETTLEMENT PROTECTED
You:
Engage your vendor to complete any required rectification.
We:
Re-inspect and issue the compliance certificate as soon as works are complete. Co-ordinate with your solicitor to confirm the settlement timeline.
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Get a fast-tracked quote from a licensed NSW certifier. We're ready to review your next project.
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Property Address
We confirm pool registration status and applicable compliance standard
Pool and Barrier Access
All pool fencing, gates, and surrounds must be accessible for inspection
CPR Signage (if available)
We check and confirm compliant signage as part of the inspection
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Our Certification Capabilities
Projects we have certified.
Class 7b & 8 - Industrial
Industrial Warehousing & Logistics
Approvals typically in ~20 days
Specialist Building Inspection
Roof Framing & Structural Defect Audit
50+ page report in 24 hours
Water Leak & Damp Inspection
Subfloor Moisture & Water Ingress Detection
Non-destructive thermal scanning
Dilapidation & Structural Audit
Masonry Cracking & Settlement Assessment
Legal third-party sign-off
Class 1 & 2 - Residential
Custom Luxury Homes & Duplexes
CDCs typically in ~14 days
Class 5 & 6 - Commercial
Medical Centres & Commercial Fitouts
CDCs typically in ~10 days
Class 10b - Residential
Swimming Pools & Minor Structures
CDCs typically in ~5 days
Where We Provide This Service
No.1 Building Services provides fast, unrestricted certification across the following regions. Explore our interactive coverage map.
South West SydneyGreater Western & North West SydneyCity & Inner WestParramatta & Central WestNorthern Beaches & North ShoreEastern SuburbsSt George & Sutherland ShireNewcastle & The Lower Hunter
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Frequently Asked Questions
For partner agents with urgent settlement requirements, we can typically conduct a pool barrier inspection within 24 hours and issue a compliance certificate on the same day as the inspection, where the barrier is compliant.
We inspect the pool barrier (fencing height and construction), all gates and latches, CPR resuscitation signage, and the immediate pool surrounds - against the requirements of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and the applicable NCC standard.
A building certificate is issued by a certifier under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and confirms that, at the date of inspection, the local council cannot take action to require the demolition or alteration of the building or structure. It is not the same as an Occupation Certificate — but it provides important statutory protection for buyers purchasing properties with unapproved structures, additions, or alterations. Building certificates are commonly used in NSW property transactions where a garage conversion, extension, deck, shed, or other structure was built without council approval. No.1 Building Services conducts building certificate inspections across Greater Sydney and issues certificates promptly to keep your settlement on track.
Yes. We partner with a number of leading real estate agencies across Greater Sydney on a formal referral basis, providing priority scheduling, competitive fixed fees, and direct certifier access for their clients. Contact us to discuss a partnership arrangement.
We provide honest, clear advice in this situation. In some cases, a building certificate can be obtained for a structure that does not fully comply with current standards. In others, the issue will need to be disclosed and negotiated between the parties. We advise you and your solicitor on the available options.
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Unrestricted certifiers
Your project is reviewed directly by NSW-accredited certifiers - no middlemen.