Class 2 - Residential
High-Rise Residential Towers
Approvals typically in ~35 days
Your shed, pool, or patio. Approved. Fast. No surprises.
"Starting a pool, shed, or patio without approval can delay your Occupation Certificate, trigger council action, and cause issues when selling. A quick call to No.1 Building Services before you start can help you avoid it all."
Simple approvals,
done right.
Fast, uncomplicated certification for sheds, patios, pergolas, and retaining walls.
Enquiry
Eligibility Check
Tell us what you want to build and where. We'll confirm whether your project is exempt, eligible for a CDC, or requires a DA—at no cost.
Lodgement
We Handle the Paperwork
We prepare and lodge your CDC application using your plans and builder's specifications. For most projects, you provide the documents—we handle the rest.
Approval & Build
CDC Issuance in 5-7 Business Days
Your CDC is issued so your builder can begin. For pools and spas, we also arrange your pool barrier compliance inspection after construction.
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.
Tell us what you want to build
You:
Call us or complete our online form — describe your structure and its location on your property.
We:
Confirm whether approval is required, which pathway applies, and provide a fixed-fee quote. No cost for this initial check.
Provide your documents
You:
Send us your site plan (a simple sketch is usually sufficient) and the manufacturer's or builder's product brochure or specification sheet.
We:
Prepare and lodge your CDC application. Manage the assessment process.
Receive your approval
You:
Pay the agreed fixed fee once your CDC is issued.
We:
Issue your CDC within five to seven business days of receiving your completed documentation. For pools, schedule your barrier compliance inspection.
Enjoy your structure
You:
Build and enjoy.
We:
Attend your final inspection if required. Issue pool compliance certificate and update the NSW Swimming Pool Register.
Ready to partner with No1?
Get a fast-tracked quote from a licensed NSW certifier. We're ready to review your next project.
Select your project type
See the exact documents needed. No guesswork, no endless lists.
Site Plan
A simple plan showing your property boundaries, the proposed shed location, and setback distances
Manufacturer's Specification Sheet or Builder's Plans
Standard product specification showing the shed dimensions, wall height, and materials
Sydney Water Sewer Diagram (if near sewer lines)
Required if the proposed structure is within the exclusion zone of a Sydney Water asset
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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
It depends on the size, height, and location of the structure. Under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, some small structures are exempt from any approval. Others require a CDC or council DA. We confirm which category applies to your specific project at no cost.
We check your site's zoning and CDC eligibility, confirm Sydney Water clearances, review your pool plans, and lodge your CDC. Once construction is complete, we inspect the pool barrier for compliance with the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and register the pool with the NSW Swimming Pool Register.
For new pool construction, the CDC is typically issued within five to seven business days. The pool barrier compliance inspection is conducted after construction is complete - usually within two to three business days of booking.
For existing pools, we inspect the barrier against the applicable version of the standard. If it does not comply, we issue a detailed non-compliance notice specifying exactly what needs to be rectified - no guesswork, no vague instructions.
Yes. We can engage directly with your builder or contractor on your behalf. Many pool and shed builders use us routinely and can manage the CDC process as part of their service.
Get in touch
Request a quote
We'll review your project details and get back to you within 24 hours.
Unrestricted certifiers
Your project is reviewed directly by NSW-accredited certifiers - no middlemen.