Buildspect
Level 3, Building 3/630 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132
Professional building inspection and dispute resolution experts providing independent evidence and project advocacy since 1965.
Services
Dilapidation Report
Est. arrival time: Flexible (1-2 weeks+)
- Melbourne
- Victoria
Buildspect provides comprehensive Dilapidation Reports designed to protect property owners, developers, and builders before construction work begins. This service involves a highly detailed, independent survey of the structural and cosmetic condition of adjoining or nearby properties, infrastructure, and council assets prior to any excavation, demolition, or construction activities. Our experienced inspectors meticulously document all existing defects, including cracks, structural movement, and cosmetic damage, using high-resolution photographic evidence and clear, factual descriptions. By establishing an accurate baseline of the property's condition, a Dilapidation Report serves as an essential legal safeguard, preventing disputes and protecting all parties from unwarranted claims of damage caused by the construction works. Buildspect's long-standing reputation in dispute resolution and court-admissible reporting ensures that our dilapidation surveys are thorough, objective, and legally robust. This service is highly recommended for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Victoria to ensure peace of mind and smooth project progression.
Strata Managers Report
Est. arrival time: Flexible (1-2 weeks+)
- Melbourne
- Victoria
Buildspect offers specialized Strata Managers Reports tailored specifically for owners corporations, strata managers, and legal representatives managing multi-unit developments and residential complexes. This professional service involves a thorough and independent inspection of the common property areas to identify structural defects, safety hazards, material deterioration, water ingress, and general maintenance issues. Our expert inspectors assess the building's exterior, common hallways, stairwells, roofs, and shared facilities, providing a detailed and objective assessment of the property's overall condition. The resulting report outlines the exact nature of any identified defects, their probable causes, and practical recommendations for rectification, helping owners corporations prioritize maintenance and allocate budgets effectively. With over 50 years of experience in the Victorian building industry, Buildspect delivers highly reliable and professional documentation that can be used to resolve disputes with builders, plan future maintenance, or support legal proceedings.
Quality Assurance Inspections
Est. arrival time: Flexible (1-2 weeks+)
- Melbourne
- Victoria
Buildspect's Quality Assurance Inspections provide home buyers, builders, and investors with independent oversight during the active phases of a building project. This service is designed to identify construction defects, non-compliant workmanship, and deviations from approved plans and Australian Standards before they are covered up or become costly to rectify. Our highly qualified inspectors conduct detailed site visits at critical stages of construction, such as the frame, pre-plaster, and final handover phases. We meticulously examine the structural integrity, installation quality, and overall finish of the building works, providing a clear, factual report that highlights any issues requiring attention from the builder. By implementing a proactive quality assurance program, clients can ensure their new home or investment property is built to the highest standards of safety and quality. Buildspect acts as an impartial advocate, helping to prevent disputes and ensuring a smooth, successful construction journey.
Location
Level 3, Building 3/630 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132
About
Buildspect
Buildspect is a 2nd-generation family business founded in 1965 by John Coghlan, now led by Andrew and John Coghlan. With over 50 years of experience, they are dedicated building inspection consultants in Victoria serving homeowners, builders, investors, owners corporations, and lawyers. They specialize in preventing and resolving disputes through resolution-oriented services. As trusted experts in evidence with over 52 years of experience in VCAT and the courts, Buildspect provides independent expert witness reports and oral evidence. Their comprehensive service suite includes project advocacy, quality assurance inspections, dilapidation reports, and technical due diligence. They assist with building notice responses for retrospective permits and provide injury reports when building issues cause accidents. For the strata and leasing sectors, they offer maintenance plans, strata managers reports, pre-lease condition reports, Make Good assessments, and tender assessments. Call 1800 266 2
Reviews
3.4
VerifiedNaomi Cardwell
These people left our apartment building in appalling condition after visiting it. They removed a skylight cover during their inspection and didn't put it back, and it can only be accessed by a tall ladder - something none of the tenants randomly have in their apartments. They also spilled an enormous cup of coffee on their way out, all over the wall and floor, where it seeped under the door into a tenant's apartment. Nice surprise for the tenant, stepping in a puddle of some tradie's sludgy cuppa in her own home. Didn't bother knocking to say sorry, didn't bother cleaning it up, just left a big mess for someone else to deal with. Amazingly disrespectful.
Stephen Farquhar
Buildspect conducted a Completion Stage report for us, prior to us going to settlement on a new house. Although we thought we had done a reasonable job during our personal walkthrough, the Buildspect inspection was thorough and detailed. Buildspect found over 50 items that were non-compliant to the building code, and cited the building code reference and photographed all issues. Compared to the cost of fixing the issues ourselves, and the protracted arguments that could have arisen with the builder, the cost of the report was worth every cent. At every step of the way, Buildspect were very clear about their reports costs, communicated well, and were timely in producing their report. I have no hesitation in recommending them and will definitely use them again.
Arjun Patel
Great reports