Straightforward advice, scoped before work begins.
38 years of building industry experience
Registered Building Practitioner in Victoria
Site visits in Victoria by arrangement
Remote advice Australia-wide
Three ways to start a conversation.
$800
Recommended starting point for a new or complex matter, multiple questions or a project requiring a detailed discussion.
- One project brief of up to two pages
- Up to 20 pages of supporting documents
- Up to 20 photographs
- Material supplied at least two business days before the session
- Up to 60 minutes by phone or video
- A concise emailed action summary within two business days
- No formal inspection or expert report
$400
Suitable for one contained question, a limited document discussion or a focused second opinion. Offered only where the matter can be responsibly addressed in 30 minutes.
- Up to 30 minutes by phone or video
- One clearly defined question
- Limited supporting information
- No new detailed document review or formal written report
$800
Available for a brief follow-up on the same matter after an earlier consultation. Not available for a new project or unrelated issue.
- Up to 15 minutes
- Same project and original advice
- No new documents or expanded scope
Scoped and priced in advance.
From $800
A practical review of builder quotes, inclusions, exclusions, allowances and points requiring clarification.
- Fee depends on the number, length and complexity of documents
- Scope and fixed fee confirmed before review
- Not a quantity surveyor cost plan or legal contract review
Quoted in advance
Available for a brief follow-up on the same matter after an earlier consultation. Not available for a new project or unrelated issue.
- Up to 15 minutes
- Same project and original advice
- No new documents or expanded scope
Quoted in advance
Available for a brief follow-up on the same matter after an earlier consultation. Not available for a new project or unrelated issue.
- Up to 15 minutes
- Same project and original advice
- No new documents or expanded scope
Payment, cancellation and rescheduling.
- Fixed-fee consultations are paid in full when booked.
- A booking is not confirmed and an engagement does not begin until Build Support accepts the scope and payment is received.
- Site visits and larger reviews are payable before work starts unless a written proposal states otherwise.
- More than 48 hours notice: full refund or one reschedule.
- Between 24 and 48 hours notice: 50% cancellation charge or one reschedule at Build Support discretion.
- Less than 24 hours notice or non-attendance: 100% cancellation charge.
- If Build Support cancels, the client may choose a full refund or reschedule.
- Nothing limits non-excludable rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
The complete terms are set out in the Terms of Engagement.