Carbon Edge Consulting · Australia
Section J reports for commercial fit-outs, refurbishments and new buildings. NatHERS for houses in every state, and BASIX in New South Wales. Andrew Costi quotes from the drawings.
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Certificate fees are extra, at cost. Priority residential turnaround is +40% on our fee only. See every fee.
Commercial Section J and residential NatHERS or BASIX are separate services. Both are priced from the drawings, in writing, before anyone starts.
Commercial
Deemed-to-Satisfy assessments for Class 5, 6, 7b and 9b fit-outs, refurbishments and new buildings. From $650 inc GST.
From $650
inc GST per project. 48 to 72 hours from full drawings.
Section J reportsResidential
Houses, granny flats, alterations and dual occupancy. NatHERS nationally. BASIX in New South Wales only. Certificate fees at cost.
From $399 + GST
Alterations and additions. Single storey dwellings $595 + GST. 2 to 3 business days.
A compliance summary on the first page: edition, scope, what was checked, and what is still open.
Tenancy work is quoted on the fit-out drawings, not as a whole-building reassessment by default.
NatHERS from $595 + GST for a single storey dwelling, with priority available.
BASIX with NatHERS for NSW dwellings. Certificate fees are passed on at cost.
Fit-outs, refurbishments and new commercial buildings. Houses are quoted as NatHERS, and in New South Wales as BASIX as well.
Class 5
Office buildings used for professional or commercial purposes.
Class 6
Shops, cafes, restaurants and other retail premises.
Class 7b
Buildings for storage. Car parks (Class 7a) are outside the usual scope.
Class 9b
Assembly buildings such as halls, schools and similar public buildings. Health-care buildings (Class 9a) and aged-care buildings (Class 9c) are not the focus of this practice.
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Upload a file or paste a link. Name the state, and the service you need.
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The fee is confirmed from the drawings before any assessment starts.
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A 50% deposit starts the work. You are not committed by asking.
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Section J in 48 to 72 hours. Houses in 2 to 3 business days.
There is no site visit and no travel charge. The climate zone and any state variation are taken from the project.
Principal of Carbon Edge Consulting. The phone number on this site is a direct line. A sample Section J report is available on request. Professional indemnity insurance held.
Carbon Edge Consulting prepares Deemed-to-Satisfy Section J reports for commercial fit-outs, refurbishments and new buildings, and NatHERS and BASIX for residential work. Andrew Costi is the principal. The fee is fixed from the drawings before any work starts.
Section J reports are From $650 inc GST. 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. Residential assessment fees are published ex GST, from $399 + GST for alterations and additions and $595 + GST for a single storey dwelling. You do not pay until you accept the quote.
Section J reports are turned around in 48 to 72 hours from full drawings, after the quote is accepted and the drawing set is complete. NatHERS and BASIX are about 2 to 3 business days from complete plans. Priority residential turnaround is available at +40% on our fee only. Certificate fees do not change.
The work is done from drawings for projects anywhere in Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. There is no site visit and no travel charge. NatHERS is available nationally. BASIX is for New South Wales only.
Next step
Upload the drawings, or call the number beside the button. The fee comes back in writing. Sending a request does not appoint the practice.