This page is in English for your convenience. The document kits and templates are in Estonian, because Estonian authorities accept documents in Estonian. You can ask questions in English by e-mail: info@seadusta.ee.

01 / Document kits

Finally, someone tells you exactly what to do

Step-by-step instructions for the building notice, notice of use and legalising a building – written by someone who worked as a site manager for eight years. Includes fillable templates and a checklist so you can manage on your own.

Price
Four kits, 19–39 € · one-off payment
Contents
Step-by-step guide, templates, checklist
Valid for
Building Code in force from 1 August 2026
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What's in the kitExample · 39 €
Guide

20 pages: what to do, in what order, who to submit to

Templates

7 fillable Word templates

Check

100-point list before submitting

Cheat sheet

Surveys, audits and state fees

Format

PDF + DOCX + XLSX

Instant download✓ Secure payment

Notice of use and legalisation kit

02 / Where you start

Choose what applies to you

You don't need to know whether you need a notice of use, a building notice or an audit. Tell me what state the building is in – the rest is my job.

01

"I built without a permit"

A sauna, garage, shed or extension was built and no notice was filed.

Legalising → 02

"The municipality wants documents I don't have"

The proceedings have stalled because they want certificates or an audit that were never done.

Legalising → 03

"The house is finished, I want to get it sorted"

Construction is finished and you need a notice of use or a permit of use.

Legalising → 04

"I'm planning to build or extend"

I want to know before starting which documents are needed and how to submit them.

Kits → 05

"Construction is under way now"

You need the construction diary and hidden works certificates that will be asked for later.

Siteo construction diary →

Document kits

Choose a kit for your situation

Each kit contains a step-by-step guide that tells you what to do and in what order. Templates and a checklist are included. From 19 €, instant download.

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D

Dry hydrant kit

The municipality asks for a firefighting water point – ready-made drawings and explanatory note.

29 €one-off payment

See a sample

You can download a sample of each kit before buying: cover page, full table of contents and one real chapter. Not sure which one fits? See the comparison table or ask us.

Building Code 01.08.2026

What changed on 1 August 2026?

Four changes that affect most owners of private houses and summer cottages.

20 m²

Small buildings are exempt

A building with a footprint area of up to 20 m² and up to 5 m high needs neither a building notice nor a building permit. But 20,1 m² already needs a notice and a design.

4 years

A building notice is valid for longer

You can build on the basis of a building notice for four years (previously two years).

Notice

A notice of use is enough for a private house

To start using a detached house or a two-apartment house, a notice of use is generally enough – no permit of use is needed.

Permit

Stricter for apartment buildings

Apartment buildings and non-residential buildings over 60 m² still need a permit of use before they can be used. Extending by more than 33% requires a building permit; up to 33% requires a building notice and a building design.

Personal services

We'll do it for you

If you don't have time to deal with it yourself, we'll take on the paperwork: EHR applications, missing certificates and dealing with the municipality – or the whole legalisation process from start to finish.

See services and prices: EHR proceedings, restoring certificates, legalising

The municipality wants documents you don't understand

We enter the application or notice in the Building Register and deal with the municipality and, if needed, the Rescue Board (Päästeamet) on your behalf.

from190 €

The construction diary and certificates are lost

We restore missing construction-period documents based on the available evidence – honestly and in line with the requirements.

from140 €

Don't want to deal with it yourself ("Turnkey")

We manage the whole process, from assessing the situation to the notice of use or the EHR entry.

from490 €

03 / Process

How personal help works

Four steps, each with a known typical duration.

01
Describe your situation

You fill in the form or call. Tell me what building it is, what year, and which documents exist. Photos help but are not required.

10 minutes
02
Get an honest assessment

I'll tell you whether the case can be solved, which documents are needed and what it will cost in total. If you can manage yourself, I'll tell you that too and recommend the right kit.

1 working day
03
We put the documents together

Missing certificates, the construction diary summary sheet, cover letters. If needed, I coordinate the surveyor and the building auditor.

2–6 weeks
04
Procedure completed

I submit the documents to the Building Register (EHR) and deal with the municipality until the entry, notice of use or permit of use is in place.

1–3 months

These times are typical, not a promise. How fast the procedure goes depends on the local authority and on how many documents are missing.

Related product · Siteo

Building right now? The diary and certificates fill themselves in

The kits are for people whose building is finished or who are still planning. If construction is under way, you need the construction diary and hidden works certificates every day. Siteo does this on your phone: you describe the day, the rest is filled in for you. 14 days free.

See what Siteo does from 19 €/month

Free guides

Latest guides

Practical advice based on the 2026 rules.

All guides

Legalising · 6 min

How to legalise a building built before 1995 under the 2026 rules

From 1 August 2026, a building built before 22.07.1995 is considered lawful without a safety audit, and the 500 € state fee has been abolished. In practice you only need to prove when it was built and enter the data in the Building Register.

Read the guide

Notice of use · 5 min

What to do if the construction diary and hidden works certificates are lost?

Missing construction-stage documents are not a lost cause. Compliance can be shown with photos, invoices, a summary sheet, certificates drawn up afterwards and, if needed, a building audit.

Read the guide

Basics · 5 min

Building notice vs permit of use: which one to choose?

These are not alternatives but different stages of the process: a building notice or building permit before you build, a notice of use or permit of use afterwards. We explain what applies when.

Read the guide

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does a small sauna need a building notice? How long does the procedure take? What if the house is not in the EHR? Answers to the ten most common questions are on a separate page.

Read the frequently asked questions

Free enquiry

Request a quote or advice

Not sure whether a guide is enough in your situation or you need help? Describe it briefly – I will reply within one working day and tell you honestly which one you actually need.

  • The enquiry and initial assessment are free and carry no obligation.
  • I will also tell you honestly if you can manage on your own – and with which guide.
  • Your data is not shared with third parties.

Prefer e-mail? Write directly to info@seadusta.ee.

Who is behind this

The guides were written by someone who worked for eight years as a site manager in construction and knows first-hand how confusing the Building Register is and how long dealing with the municipality can drag on. Good instructions were nowhere to be found – so we wrote them ourselves.

Most people sorting out their own home don't want to pay for a service – they want to manage on their own. That is exactly what the kits are for. If your case needs more, we will say so honestly, and if we can't solve it, we will say that too.

Add details (optional) – they help me give a more accurate assessment

The enquiry is sent securely to info@seadusta.ee. You get a confirmation by e-mail straight away and a reply within one working day.

Get your building's paperwork in order with confidence

Guides, ready-made templates and checklists – everything you need to avoid unnecessary rounds of corrections.

Ancillary building kit (19 €) Building notice kit (29 €) Water point kit (29 €) Notice of use kit (39 €)

You pay via bank link and receive the files by e-mail straight away, together with the invoice.

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