consultec

consultec
56 Westgate Street
pascoe vale south VIC
Australia 3044


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Building Consultants and-or Inspectors Category

Peter Grundy at ConsulTec provides the personalised Building Inspection and Building Reporting service across Melbourne and nearby regional areas supporting: • Home Owners • Lawyers & Conclaves • Owners Corporations • Building Managers • Insurance Providers in their building and property matters with a robust reputation for helping resolve disruptive issues and concerns relating to existing or under-construction homes. “Facing a building dispute in Melbourne? Our independent building inspection and reporting services provide homeowners with clear, unbiased evidence to protect their rights and resolve issues with builders combined with a clear actionable process achieving desired outcomes. Whether you’re preparing for VCAT, dealing with poor workmanship, or need expert advice, our team delivers the detailed reports and expert witness authority you need to support your case.” Peter’s pedigree of knowledge and experience derived from 40 years immersive involvement in the building industry assists multiple stakeholders experiencing building problems, with a strong focus on home owner support, who often don’t clearly understand their rights and available course of action when building related problems occur. We often see our Client’s relief and appreciation when they understand the beneficial advantage of collaborating with an independent inspector to achieve a domestic building dispute resolution with a builder report. Your Forensic Unbiased Professional Expert Witness Building Report is here A Sample of our Building Inspections & Reports include: • Defective Works • Incomplete Works • Workmanship & Build Quality • VCAT Compliant Inspections – Reports • Dilapidation & Condition Reports Building a new home or renovating is exciting – but disputes with a builder can quickly turn stressful and expensive. Many Melbourne Homeowners become overwhelmed trying to navigate what can be a confrontational situation and protection of their rights. Here’s a guide to assist if you’re in a building dispute in Melbourne and the benefit of engaging an independent inspector. #1 Understand Your Rights • Builders must comply with: • Building Contracts Act 1995 • National Construction Code (NCC) • Australian Standards #2 Communicate Clearly with Your Builder • Put concerns and communications in writing, record verbal discussions and dates • Be specific about your concerns • Set reasonable deadlines for the builder to respond • A paper trail can be crucial if your matter escalates #3 Get your ConsulTec Independent Building Report • ConsulTec will inspect your property / building objectively and with bias • Identify defective work and other aspects of your build with reference to relevant building codes and standards • Provide your detailed Building Report you can use in negotiations or at DBDRV – VCAT – Conclaves • Presenting your Building report to your builder often resolves disputes before they escalate further, demonstrating to the builder you have a strong awareness of your rights and the builder’s responsibilities, negating his/her ability to pass off your concerns. • It is most desirable to resolve your dispute at this time if an acceptable outcome can be reached. Matters that progress to litigation and VCAT face lengthy time delays to be heard, often resulting in further delays with your build. • Your Building Report, removes the emotion and confusion from the situation by documenting the tangible facts of the matter #4 Engage Free Dispute Resolution Services • Prior to litigation, make application to Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV) • DBDRV often recommends both parties obtain an Independent Building Inspection Report to support their claims. • Contact VBA (now known as VBPC Victorian Building and Plumbing Commission) • Disputes are required apply to DBDRV prior to progressing to VCAT #5 Prepare for Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) • In the event you can’t resolve your dispute through negotiation – mediation, it may proceed to VCAT • It is critical at VCAT that your Building report is VCAT Compliant in accordance with practice note VCATPNV 2, non-compliant reports often disrupt VCAT Proceedings • Compliant reports gives your case clarity, credibility supported by Expert Witness Testimony If you’re in a building dispute in Melbourne, don’t wait until it escalates. Contact ConsulTec today to arrange your new house inspection T. 0418 570 079 E. peter@consultec.com.au W. www.consultec.com.au


Nearby Service areas are: Keilor Park, Niddrie, Niddrie North, Gladstone Park, Gowanbrae, Tullamarine, Pascoe Vale, Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park



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