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Expert Witness Reports and Forensic Building Inspections
Independent building consultant providing forensic inspections, court-compliant reports, and expert witness evidence to help resolve construction defects, disputes, and compliance issues across Melbourne.
- 20+ years of local building
- 5-star Google rating
- Registered Building Practitioner
- Trusted by Melbourne construction law firms
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5 Reasons Why People Choose Us
20 years of Victorian construction and litigation experience
You work directly with a consultant who has spent more than two decades in Melbourne construction, dispute resolution, and building defect investigations across multiple building classes.
Trusted by Construction Lawyers
We regularly work alongside some of Melbourne’s leading construction law firms, providing expert reports and evidence used in VCAT, County Court, Supreme Court, and private arbitration.
Start-to-Finish Dispute Support
From initial inspection through to written reports, expert evidence, dispute resolution, and remediation management, you receive complete support from one experienced consultant.
Court-Ready Reports and Evidence
Reports are prepared with legal proceedings in mind. Clear documentation, evidence-based findings, and professional presentation suitable for tribunals and court hearings.
Responsive, Practical Advice
When you’re facing a building issue or dispute, you need clear answers quickly. Expect practical advice, direct communication, and accessible support from the beginning.
Free Discovery Call + 20% Discount on Site Inspections for New Clients
If you’re dealing with a building defect, dispute, or compliance concern, the first step is understanding your position clearly.
Start with a free discovery call that includes a desktop assessment of your situation followed by a Teams or Zoom consultation to discuss the issue and the best way forward.
What We Handle
Forensic Building Inspections
Detailed inspections to identify defects, non-compliance with National Construction Codes, Australian Standards, approved documentation, or contractual obligations.
Court-Compliant Expert Reports
Reports suitable for VCAT, County Court, Supreme Court, mediation, arbitration, and expert conclaves.
Insurance Causation Reports
Independent assessment of the cause of building failures including water ingress, structural defects, waterproofing failures, and construction errors.
Building Defect Reports
Identification and documentation of defective building works, incomplete construction, or non-compliant works.
Expert Witness Evidence
Provision of expert evidence for tribunals and courts including attendance at hearings, expert conclaves, and mediation proceedings.
Scope of Works Development
Preparation of clear remediation scopes to rectify defects and ensure compliant repair works.
Our Process
01
Consultation.
Your first step towards clarity. We discuss your building issue, assess your situation, and map out the most sensible course of action.
02
Inspection.
A thorough on-site assessment of your property by a registered building practitioner with 20 years of Victorian construction experience.
03
Building report.
A clear, evidence-based written report, documenting our observations, relevant rectification recommendations and detailed costings.
04
Ongoing.
Regardless of what comes next — whether a court hearing, mediation, informal stakeholder meetings or a remediation project — we’ve got you covered.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Peter helped us navigate a council notice for an illegal addition on our recently purchased home. His involvement led to the building works being certified and the notice withdrawn. Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.
Paul, South Yarra
Six months in and Peter has been outstanding. The committee genuinely values his regular updates and attention to detail — this project could have gone sideways without him. Looking forward to seeing it through to completion.
Suresh, Box Hill
Peter managed our builder for the repair of balconies and terraces across our apartment building from initial scope through to final handover. Professional, knowledgeable and transparent throughout. Highly recommended.
Lindy, Kew
Frequently Asked Questions
We cover both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are also open to inspections interstate.
We aim to inspect your building within 3 – 5 business days.
No, this falls outside our scope of practice.
We advocate for the evidence — not the builder, insurer or any other party. Our assessments are impartial, referenced to the NCC, Australian Standards and relevant legislation.
Yes. Our reports are structured and evidence-based, suitable for use in VCAT, courts and legal proceedings. Not all matters require court-compliant reporting — contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Both. We inspect new builds at key construction stages and existing buildings. Early inspection of new works ensures compliance with codes and drawings before defects are concealed or remediation becomes costly.
Mandatory stage inspections are conducted by a licensed building surveyor at four key stages: foundations, slab reinforcement, framing and completion. These are compliance-focused and frequently miss defective workmanship.
Our inspections cover the same stages — plus waterproofing — and are specifically designed to identify defects while they’re still accessible and rectification is straightforward.
Our rate is $330/hour (GST inclusive) for inspections and report writing. Fixed fee and time-based pricing is available depending on your requirements. Contact us for an accurate estimate.
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Get Clear, Independent Advice on Your Building Issue
If you’re dealing with defective building works, a construction dispute, or compliance concerns, the right expert advice early can save significant time and cost.
Start with a free discovery call and receive practical guidance on the best path forward.
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