Services and pricing

Fixed prices. No surprises.

Every BAL assessment comes with a fixed quote agreed upfront. You know exactly what you are paying before any work starts.

Assessment packages

Choose the right assessment

Two options depending on your property and requirements. Not sure which? Get in touch and we will advise.

Desktop

Desktop BAL assessment

Uses high-resolution aerial imagery and mapping data to determine your BAL rating. Suitable for straightforward metro and suburban blocks where a physical visit may not be necessary.

What is included
  • AS 3959-2018 compliant BAL report
  • Vegetation classification from aerial imagery
  • Slope and setback analysis
  • Council-ready PDF report
  • Faster turnaround
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Most common

On-site BAL assessment

A full physical site visit where we photograph vegetation, measure slopes and setbacks firsthand, and collect all data needed for the most accurate BAL calculation possible.

What is included
  • Full on-site visit and data collection
  • AS 3959-2018 compliant BAL report
  • Photographs of all vegetation aspects
  • Accurate slope and setback measurements
  • Council-ready PDF report
  • 5-day turnaround (express available)
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Fixed pricing

The quote you agree to is the price you pay. No travel surcharges, no hidden extras added after the fact.

5-day turnaround

Report delivered within five business days of the site visit. Express turnaround available for urgent deadlines.

Council accepted

Every report is AS 3959-2018 compliant and accepted by all South Australian councils for development applications.

What is in your BAL report?

Every report is a comprehensive, council-ready document that covers everything needed for your development application.

Site plan and mapping

Detailed site plan showing vegetation boundaries, setback distances, and building footprint location.

Vegetation classification

Each vegetation type surrounding the block is identified and classified according to AS 3959-2018 categories.

Slope analysis

Effective slope under vegetation is measured for each direction as slope significantly affects flame length and heat exposure.

BAL determination

Your BAL rating for each aspect of the building, calculated using the full AS 3959-2018 methodology.

Construction requirements

Summary of the construction standards required for your BAL rating including glazing, walls, roofing, and subfloor.

Site photographs

Photographs of vegetation from each aspect included as evidence supporting the assessment conclusions.

Areas we cover

Adelaide HillsMount BarkerOnkaparingaMitcham HillsAdelaide metroplus Fleurieu, Barossa and the rest of SA
Who we work with

Assessments for every situation

Whether you are a first-time homeowner or managing a multi-lot development, we can help.

Homeowners

Building a new home or renovating in a bushfire area. We handle the BAL assessment so you can focus on your build.

Builders

Need a reliable BAL assessor who delivers on time? We work with builders across SA to keep projects on schedule.

Developers

Multiple lots or staged developments. Volume pricing available with coordinated site visits to save time and cost.

Architects and designers

Get accurate BAL data early in the design process so construction requirements are built into plans from day one.

Owner builders

Doing it yourself? We explain what the BAL rating means for your build in plain English, no jargon.

Insurance requests

Your insurer asked for a BAL report? We provide AS 3959-compliant assessments accepted by insurance companies across SA.

Common questions

Service-related questions

How do I get a quote?
Send us your suburb and building stage through the contact form or call us on 0423 884 059. We will give you a fixed quote within one business day.
Will the CFS do my BAL anyway?
If you are building a new dwelling in the High bushfire hazard overlay, yes, and some larger additions are referred too. The CFS assesses the site and sets the BAL as part of the referral, and you pay their fee. We can do a private BAL as well, but you would be paying twice for the same thing, and building is expensive enough. Our advice is to follow the CFS process and put the money into the build. Where a private assessment is actually needed is smaller additions and alterations, outbuildings, building rules consent, Medium land within 100 metres of a High area, insurance and pre-purchase checks.
How do I know if I need on-site or desktop?
We will recommend the right approach when you get in touch. Generally, rural and complex blocks benefit from on-site visits while simpler metro blocks may suit a desktop assessment.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the fixed quote across mainland South Australia, whether you are in Adelaide metro, the Hills or regional SA. Kangaroo Island jobs attract an extra fee to cover the ferry and travel time, and we will tell you that upfront in the quote.
How does payment work?
Payment is required before the report is released. We accept bank transfer and can provide a tax invoice for your records.
My insurer asked for a BAL report. Can you help?
Yes. Some insurance companies now require a BAL assessment before renewing home insurance policies in bushfire-prone areas. We can provide an AS 3959-compliant report that satisfies their requirements.

Ready to get your BAL sorted?

Send us your suburb and plans. Fixed quote within one business day, no obligation.

Get a free quote Call 0423 884 059

Fixed pricing · No hidden fees · AS 3959-2018 compliant · All of South Australia