Criterion Building Surveyors

Registered Building Surveyors issuing permits for owner builders (and registered builders) for all forms of domestic construction including natural building methods.

We specialise in handling challenging or unique projects. If you are considering an untested method, have specific preferences regarding certain materials, or seek a Building Surveyor who collaborates effectively with you, we are the optimal choice for your project.

How We Can Help – We provide expert building advice, approvals, and certification services for Owner Builder projects across Victoria. As your Relevant Building Surveyor, we support you through every stage of your build—right through to final sign-off.

Our Services Include:
Unique & Complex Projects: From rooftop gardens to multi-level treehouses, we help you navigate the approval process with ease.
Alterations & Extensions: Whether you’re adding a deck or expanding your home, we ensure everything meets compliance.
Sheds & Garages: Certification for all types of storage, workspaces, and hobby areas.
Gazebos & Pergolas: Approvals for both framed and engineered outdoor structures.
Spa & Pool Barriers: Safety inspections and approvals for pools, spas, and barriers—indoor or outdoor.
Alternative & Passive Design: Certification for sustainable builds using methods like Passivhaus, SIPs, and more.

Let us help you build with confidence—no matter how creative, complex, or unconventional your project may be.
We work exclusively in the residential and domestic construction market and possess expertise in various forms of domestic construction and approval processes. Our team is knowledgeable in new building methods and alternative solutions, including rammed earth construction, Earthships, SIP & ICP structural solutions, Passivhaus, air tightness and quality, and off-grid designs.
Based out of central Victoria but can cover most parts of the state.

Registered with the Victorian Building Authority