Smart Choice Building Permits and Inspections

18/06/2024

Powers back on. We are back up and running.

17/06/2024

Unfortunately the power is out down the street and we can't take your phone calls or access our computers. Fingers crossed we will be back up and running shortly.

28/03/2024

We are closed for the eater break
Open 8:30 Tuesday morning.

22/12/2023

Thats a wrap! See you all in 2024. Office open from Monday 15th January 2024.

06/11/2023

Our office is closed Monday the 6th & Tuesday the 7th of November. Re-opening Wednesday at 9am.

22/10/2023

Some useful information on Granny Flats

You may have seen that the Victorian Government has removed the need for planning permits for small second homes, aka "granny flats"; however, all building work, including granny flats, still require a building permit prior to construction.

Having a building permit provides you with protection by ensuring:

• The building practitioners working on your project are registered and carry the required insurance.
• Adequate documentation is prepared so the construction can be carried out correctly and according to building legislation.
• Key stages of the work are independently inspected.
• Your building is suitable for occupation.

Find out more: https://go.vic.gov.au/3VUPCcM

20/10/2023

Out and about in Gippsland

20/03/2023

We are having training today until 12:30. Apologies for any inconvenience. Please email or leave a message & we will get back to you this afternoon.

01/02/2023

Have you built a shed,deck or completed other renovations as an owner builder and have decided to sell your property? You may need an Owner Builder Defect Report also know as 137B Report. Give our friendly team a call on 03 70195521 to book yours today. Servicing Gippsland & beyond.

20/12/2022

Our office will be closed from Thursday 22nd Dec & re-open Wednesday 11th Jan 2023. Inspections commencing Thursday the 12th Jan.

20/09/2022

Our office will be closed both Thursday the 22nd of September & Friday 23rd September for the public holidays. We will be back open Monday morning 9am.

08/09/2022

Let's check in on each other, not just today but often.

25/04/2022

25/03/2022

Our office will be closed from Friday 15th of April and Re-Opening on Wednesday 20th of April. We hope you have a safe & hoppy easter 🐰🍫

22/03/2022

Position Available- We are seeking an experienced part time administration assistant for 2-3 days a week with the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm for an immediate start.
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Key Responsibilities must include:
• Answering and directing incoming calls
• Responding to email enquiries
• Providing direct administrative assistance to the building surveying team
• Processing building permit applications
• Data input relating to Building Permits issued by the Building Surveyor, Final Certificates and Occupancy Permits
• Liaising with clients and external providers
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Please email your Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]

Send a message to learn more

24/02/2022

We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join our vibrant team. If this is you or anyone you know apply below today 😀

Seeking an experienced full time Building Surveyor or Assistant Building Surveyor to join our vibrant team. Positioned within Gippsland, Victoria.

20/12/2021

More gifts from clients. Thank-you to JBT Constructions & Lakes Poolside for our wonderful gifts. Who doesn’t love wine & christmas time 🎄🎅🏽

19/12/2021

Our office will be closed from Wednesday 22nd of December at 4:30pm and re-opening Wednesday 12th of Jan 2022 at 9am. We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas & a safe New Year. Looking forward to 2022 🎅🏽🎄

15/12/2021

A massive thank-you to Matt Jensz for the grazing platter. We cannot thank you enough for our present, working with you has been a pleasure and look forward to 2022 🫒😍

26/11/2021

Smart Choice donating to Share the Dignity at our local Traralgon Bunnings Warehouse. Helping those in need. Have a look at what’s in our bags we are donating 10 of them fully loaded😀👌🏼

15/11/2021

Smart Choice Team is FULLY VACCINATED ✅
Our community & customers can feel safe knowing we have fully vaccinated surveyor/inspector & office administration staff helping you with all your building needs.

03/11/2021

Keep an 👁 out for the new car. SignCo. always helping us look fresh. Remember your swimming pools & spas need to be compliant. Give us a call today 😁

07/10/2021

Give us a call once your pool is registered to have our Registered Pool Inspector Brett to do your compliance report 🌞

It is now legally mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa.
Registration of pools or spas was due in November 2020. Latrobe City Council will now proceed to audit each property, as legally required by the State Government, using aerial photography, infrared imaging, building permit registers and information provided by the Victorian Building Authority.
It is not too late to register your swimming pool or spa. To find out how, visit our website: www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/poolsandspas

05/10/2021

We are back in the office & open, therefore to keep yourself & our staff safe we kindly ask:

🦠 Please sanitise upon entry & sign in using the QR code or log book at reception.

🦠 If you have been in contact with anyone who has been exposed to covid or visited a local exposure site please do not come into the office until a negative test result and/or isolated for the appropriate time.

🦠 If you have any cold and flu symptoms we kindly ask you phone or email instead of entering the office.

Our Building Surveyor is fully vaccinated to help keep our community safe! 😀

28/09/2021

As we are all aware Latrobe City is lockdown. What does this mean for us? Our office is closed and reception staff are working from home to ensure we can still answer all phone calls and emails. We will be calling any client who has an inspection within the next 7 days to reschedule.

Stay Safe out there Latrobe 😀

22/09/2021

We will be closed Friday 24th for the public holiday. Who do you think will win? or 🏆

08/09/2021

Now more than ever its important to have the conversation.

08/09/2021

Yep. Friday the office will be back open. Trading as usual.

25/08/2021

We know these times are tough and our office is closed again but we are still working behind the scene to keep your jobs going. The Smart Choice Family is sending you all love and good vibes through these times & we hope to see our happy smiling customers faces in the office soon 🥰😃