Buildspect

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.

Our Services – How can we help you?

Some of the services we provide are:

• PRE LEASE CONDITION REPORT – A report on the existing condition of fixtures and fitting of a property.
• MAKE GOOD ASSESSMENT – A report that either forms the basis of a Make Good Claim for a lessor, or defends a Make Good Claim for a lessee.
• INJURY REPORT – An inspection required when an injury occurs at a home, workplace or building site, and where the injury was the result of an issue with the building.
• PROJECT ADVOCACY – An end-to-end project advocacy service for construction, rectification and property development projects.
  MAINTENANCE PLAN – A report for owner’s corporations that lists items to be maintained in the common areas, including how much will need to be spent and when.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTIONS – A detailed inspection that looks at any issues with the building, during the building phase.
• STAGE INSPECTIONS – A brief inspection carried out during the construction of a building to ensure the stages are being met.
• TENDER ASSESSMENT – This service evaluates all tenders to ensure that they meet the requirements and/or they are all quoting on the same set of work.
• DILAPIDATION REPORT – A full survey of adjoining property to a proposed construction works.
• STRATA MANAGERS REPORT – A specific report on common areas for defects, deterioration, damage & poor maintenance.
• EXPERT WITNESS – A detailed, in-depth report on the defects of a property in relation to a legal dispute, and appearing in the court or tribunal to provide evidence as required.
• CONDITION REPORT (DETAILED) – A detailed, in-depth report on the condition of a property, causes and what is involved in rectifying it.
• TECHNICAL DUE DILIGENCE – A report highlighting the current condition of a commercial/industrial property.
• CONDITION REPORT (LIMITED) – A short report on the condition of a property.
• BUILDING NOTICE RESPONSE ASSISTANCE – Assistance in getting a permit for work that has previously been carried out without a permit. Also called Retrospective Permit.

Our Team

Buildspect was founded by building industry identity John Coghlan in 1965 and is now led by his sons Andrew and John Coghlan. With over 50 years experience, Buildspect are the only dedicated building inspection consultants in Victoria that help home owners, builders, investors, owners corporations, owners corporation managers and lawyers. Our 2nd generation family business gives you the expertise and advice you can trust.

From pre-purchase inspections and building defect reports to expert reporting in court for building dispute cases, Buildspect is strongly committed to providing customers with exceptional service and professional, friendly advice.