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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris was very responsive and kept us updated as to how he was progressing with his report.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Meet Michael at the complex and gave access to the apartments. Michael was very friendly and willing to see all areas that require reporting. He asked questions and was clear with his repsonse and m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We found the Buildspect rep., Erica, to be both professional and friendly when we met her at the building site. She was thorough in her assessment and submitted her report promptly, to enable us to mo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel was a great resource. He completed his report in a very clear manner that was easy to follow. It also left no area for interpretation as he clearly referenced australian standards. It makes it... See more

Company details

  1. Building consultant
  2. Building Inspector
  3. Engineering consultant

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Buildspect Consulting specialises at providing evidence and advice for building and constructions projects, which is designed to be used as evidence in the courts. We then back that up by appearing in court to provide oral evidence where required. This gives our clients the facts, from an independent source, allowing them to either settle a dispute, or argue in the courts from a position of strength.


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

81 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great choice

Michael was thorough, reliable and communicated clearly with us throughout. His advice and documentation was invaluable in ensuring a smooth renovation and home extension project. I would use Buildspect again for any future project!

27 September 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 out of 5

Nick was so polite, friendly and explained everything - thank you!

2 August 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great work

No fault but excellence service and excellent turnaround time. Exceeded my expectation. Keep up the good work.

20 May 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Micheal review

When Michael attended our inspection appointment he was very punctual and respectful. He took his time and did a thorough inspection leaving nothing out. Michael was very friendly and helpful.
I would highly recommend buildspect to anyone and specifically Micheal.

21 April 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Profesional and Experienced Building Inspectors

The team at Buildspect are very professional and knowledgeable. Dealing with Michael, I could see that he is definitely experienced in the construction and building industry.

The team are quick to respond and performed a very thorough inspection of my Luxury Residential project.

24 March 2021
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

John from Buildspect slagged me off in…

John from Buildspect slagged me off in an email then accidentally sent it to my husband. He is arrogant and in our opinion is terrible at his job. He likes to waste time (and your money) by loosing documents and rerequesting them and asking the same questions over and over even after being given the info in writing. Rip off. Avoid. Use someone professional instead

4 March 2021
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Stacey: it is unfortunate that you have perceived our services in this way. In response to the claims in your review: we were engaged by another party, not by you - all-be-it that they are acting on your behalf. Our responsibility is to provide that party with advice and services to ensure they receive value for money from the building process, and as a result of our advice we prevented you from making a $16,000 payment against a construction claim that was premature. As to your claim about losing documents, we did not lose any documents - in fact we continually requested information from you to ensure we were on the same page but did not get it from you in a form we could use. Finally, the nature of this process takes time, and throughout the process we needed to wait for things to happen that were in the hands of other people. At no point did we invoice you for John's time, so your claim that we wasted your money is entirely false.

We pride ourselves on providing quality service, as is attested to in other Trustpilot reviews. We understand that this specific building process and the circumstances around it has been a highly stressful for you and your family, and we understand that this may affect how you have perceived our advice and services. However we hope that once the situation has settled down you will reconsider your review and rating.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael Dwerryhouse

Michael was very knowledgeable, friendly, and listened to our needs and issues. He was also importantly precisely on time to our appointment! He also followed up when he said he would! I am definitely recommending Buildspect to friends and family!

4 February 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Building defects for my property (Hadfield)

Great company to deal with from the very start from general inspection report to providing detailed expert report for the defects for vcat purposes. Glen was very understanding about our situation we were in regarding the defects and we did not have much time left with builders warranty. It was well managed by the team at buildspect from phone calls to emails. I would use their services in the future and will highly recommend buildspect. Glen was great.

10 November 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic and knowledgeable firm and personnel

I'm an Owners Corporation Manager for a building in Camberwell (along Seymour Grove) and have been dealing with Liz Coghlan and Glenn Edwards.
Both have been fantastic to deal with and Glenn has been an incredible help for myself and the Owners Corporation who are trying to get on top of building defects before the building warranty expires. The main identified issue has been water ingress to the basement (concrete) car park and Glenn has been a wealth of knowledge.
I've been using Buildspect for a while and this is why!

27 October 2020
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We engaged Buildspect to review a…

We engaged Buildspect to review a building for defects and to respond to a building notice. Communication was prompt and the report was delivered ahead of the due date and under budget.

When there was a part of the inspection that was accidentally not undertaken, they returned to complete the inspection at no extra cost.

The key issue that we encountered was that on one invoice we were double charged for a substantial line item. This was only uncovered when I went through the invoice and compared it to previous invoices. However, this was quickly rectified when I raised this.

Nick Warton who conducted the inspection was efficient and great to work with.

19 October 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My dealings to date with Buildspect…

My dealings to date with Buildspect have been excellent. The communication and assistance with my requirements form Liz (whom was my initial contact) has been most helpful. Michael whom conducted the inspection was very personable, knowledgeable and professional in all aspects. He was also precise and clear with answers that I sought regarding my questions. I would have no hesitation in recommending Buildspect from my experience to date.

Regards

Ashley Ross

17 October 2020
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Professional and knowledgeable

Every part of my interactions with Buildspect has been extremely professional and prompt. From the ease of booking to the regular updates and genuine willingness of their team to ensure that my property was sound and to building code. They have been extremely helpful in sourcing material suppliers to assist with rectifying building defects and advising on next steps. As someone who does not have any contruction experience, their expertise and knowledge has been invaluable in giving me an honest and realistic evaluation of my property.

16 October 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contacted Buildspect to deal with a concern re a commercial build.

Contacted Buildspect to deal with a inspection of a commercial site before handover. Liz was accommodating and explained everything and great with communication. Michael came out, on time, and spent considerable time listening to concerns, discussing other issues before completing his evaluation of the buildings. Excellent communication skills and fully explained all procedures with regard to moving forward. Return customer. :)

14 October 2020

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