Independent Building Consultants for Pre-Construction Advice in Melbourne
Serving inner Melbourne
Main servicing suburbs in grey · Surrounding areas in white
Richmond · Fitzroy · Collingwood · Carlton North · Kew · Hawthorn · Abbotsford · Northcote and beyond.
15+ years high-end residential experience | CDB-U registered | Multi award winning builder
Your lawyer reads the contract.
Nobody reads the build.
A lawyer can confirm your contract is legally sound. What they can't confirm is whether the numbers, drawings and scope will hold up on site.
Where we fit in your build?
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We've spent over 15 years building award-winning homes in Melbourne, so we know exactly where budgets blow out and projects stall. We exists to give homeowners that insider knowledge before they sign anything.
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First we listen to where your project stands and what concerns you most. Then we review it the way a builder would, giving you clear findings in plain language and clarity on your next steps. Every decision stays in your hands.
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Finding a site
You're weighing up a property with a build or renovation in mind.
The riskAccess, buildability, council requirements, permits and engineering complexity that quietly add tens of thousands.
How we helpSite & Project Due Diligence Check -
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Early design
You're working with a designer. We guide decisions on buildability, efficiency and budget.
The riskA design that drifts beyond your budget, or is harder to build than it should be.
How we helpRealistic Preliminary Cost Picture -
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Finalising drawings
Plans are nearly ready for permits, pricing and the builder's tender.
The riskMissing details and coordination gaps between drawings that turn into costly variations on site.
How we helpDrawing & Documentation Review -
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Quotes & contract
You've got a builder's quote or contract in front of you, ready to sign.
The riskProvisional sums, exclusions and variation clauses that quietly shift cost and risk onto you.
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During construction
The build is underway and decisions are coming in fast.
The riskUnexpected variations, delays or disagreements with your builder that stall the project and stretch the budget.
How we helpClarity Session
Start your home build with clear answers.
A 30 minute one-on-one consultation for anyone. Whether you're considering a site, about to sign a contract, mid-build, or already in a dispute. We'll walk through your situation, flag the biggest risk or blind spot we can see, and tell you exactly what to do next, including whether you need us at all.
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Your building contract is a financial instrument, not just a legal document. The comprehensive review includes site due diligence check, a realistic preliminary cost picture check, drawing & documentation review, and a full cross-check of the contract. All in one go.
Highly recommended.
For: Homeowners about to sign a building contract for a renovation or new home.
Before you commit, get an honest read on what your project will actually cost. We look at your site conditions, design intent, and scope to flag the cost drivers most homeowners miss, site access and machinery costs, soil and structural conditions, council and zoning requirements, and the buildability of your design on this specific site, so your budget reflects reality before you sign anything.
For: Homeowners who have purchasing with renovation in mind / talking with designer before documentation finalisation.
Every missing detail on a drawing becomes a variation on site. We find them before the project starts. Architectural and engineering plans reviewed through a construction lens: coordination gaps, specification errors, and compliance issues that could affect permits or sequencing.
For: Anyone about to approve final plans before construction begins.
Your building contract is a financial instrument, not just a legal document. We will cross-check against your plans and specification, including provisional sum analysis, inclusions/exclusions, prime cost items, variation clause review, programme and payment alignment.
For: Homeowners who want a specific part of their building contract checked before signing.
A practical due diligence review designed to help you identify potential costs, risks and project considerations before committing to your build.
This service is not a formal cost estimate or pre-construction costing service. Instead, we review your project plans and available information to identify potential hidden costs, overlooked expenses and cost considerations that are not typically factored into early project planning.
For: Home owners considering a purchase with build or renovation intent.The earlier we're involved, the more options you have and the less it costs to get it right.
The earlier we're involved, the more we can change and the less it costs to fix.
Team notes
Ten minutes on the phone will tell you faster than reading this site.