Home Owners

I provide independent building inspections and defect reports to home owners across Victoria. Whether you're buying an established property, building a new home, or in dispute with your builder — I offer qualified, impartial advice backed by over 25 years of construction experience as a registered building practitioner.

Dilapidation reports — condition of your property recorded before neighboring construction begins to avoid disputes when building near boundaries. Learn more
Protection Works Notices — independent review of proposed protection measures and advice on your rights before you respond
Building notice and order assistance — independent advice on your obligations and options when notices are issued
Build contract & specification review — independent review of your building contract and plans before you sign, so you know exactly what you're getting and what to watch out for
New home staged inspections — independent verification at base, frame, lock-up, fixing, and practical completion stage
Practical completion inspections — independent review before you sign off and take possession of your new home
Building defect reports — detailed identification of defective or incomplete work for warranty claims, DBDRV, and VCAT proceedings
Builder dispute support — independent technical advice and reporting for home owners in dispute with their builder

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Why use an Independent Building Consultant?

02 Hold Your Builder Accountable

Independent staged inspections give you qualified eyes on your build at every milestone — before payments are made and before defects are locked in behind walls and ceilings.

03 Protect Your Position in a Dispute

If your builder won't fix defects or acknowledge incomplete work, a qualified independent report gives you the technical evidence you need for DBDRV, VCAT, or legal proceedings.

01 Peace of Mind Before You Buy

An independent building inspection by a registered building practitioner identifies defects, compliance issues, and hidden risks so you know exactly what you're dealing with — before it becomes a costly problem.

Kel Building Consultancy delivers specialized technical support for home owners to help navigatethe complexities of building projects