Independent review, audit and representation from first sketch to final handover. Fixed scope, plain-English reporting, no construction interests.
Fee guide in AUD / excludes GST
01 / Service
Design & documentation reviews
Typical fee$2,800 – $8,500 + GST
A second set of eyes before the drawings become a contract. We test the documentation for buildability, coordination and the expensive gaps that only show up on site.
Included
Architectural, structural and services drawing coordination
Buildability and constructability review
Specification, schedule and detail gap analysis
NCC 2022 and Australian Standards touchpoints
Risk register ranked by cost and programme impact
Findings workshop with owner and design team
Process
Brief, drawings and consultant reports received
Desktop review and two focused workshops
Draft findings issued within five business days
Final report and close-out review of revisions
Typical duration: 10–15 business daysSuited to: New build, refurbishment, staged works
02 / Service
Building condition audits
Typical fee$1,650 – $6,500 + GST
A clear, non-invasive picture of an existing building: what is failing, what can wait, and what it will take to put it right.
Included
Site walkthrough with the owner or strata manager
Structure, envelope, wet areas and visible services
Photographic defect schedule by location
Moisture and thermal checks where relevant
Prioritised 1, 3 and 5-year works plan
Plain-English capital planning report
Process
Scope and access agreed with building management
Site inspection, typically two to four hours
Evidence review and cost-order assessment
Report issued with photo schedule and priorities
Typical duration: 5–10 business daysSuited to: Existing residential, commercial and strata
03 / Service
Compliance & access audits
Typical fee$1,950 – $7,200 + GST
Independent review of the design against the National Construction Code and access expectations — before certification becomes a negotiation.
Included
NCC 2022 and relevant Australian Standards review
Fire compartmentation, egress and travel distances
AS 1428.1 access and circulation review
Sanitary, parking and path-of-travel provisions
Design-team clarification schedule
Written report for certifier and owner
Process
Design documentation and prior approvals reviewed
Desktop audit followed by a site visit if existing
Issues mapped to drawing references
Draft and final report with response schedule
Typical duration: 7–12 business daysSuited to: New build, change of use, fit-out, upgrades
Site monitoring / progress and quality evidenceRepresentative site
04 / Service
Project management / owner’s rep
Typical fee3.5%–6% of project value, or $185/hr
One accountable person on the owner’s side. We run the process, hold the consultants and contractor to it, and keep decisions visible.
Included
Brief development and consultant procurement
Tender review and contract negotiation
Cost, programme and variation control
Consultant and contractor coordination
Monthly owner reporting and risk register
Practical completion and handover management
Process
Engagement brief and governance agreed
Procurement and delivery plan established
Fortnightly or monthly project control cycle
Close-out, defects and final account
Typical duration: 3–24 months, by projectSuited to: Private owners, developers, institutions
05 / Service
Construction monitoring
Typical fee$1,200 – $3,600 per month + GST
Regular, independent checks on site so quality and contract position are known between monthly reports — not discovered at handover.
Included
Two to four site inspections per month
Photo record mapped to build sequence
Workmanship and specification checks
Progress claim and variation review
RFI and issue tracking
Early-warning report to the owner
Process
Site access and reporting rhythm agreed
Inspection, evidence capture and issue log
Monthly report and contractor response review
Escalation only where the contract requires it
Typical duration: Monthly, minimum three monthsSuited to: Live construction and fit-out projects
06 / Service
Defect & handover inspections
Typical fee$950 – $3,800 + GST
An independent close-out inspection before final payment and keys. We document what is incomplete, defective or simply not what was specified.
Included
Practical completion inspection, room by room
Defect schedule by trade, location and severity
Photographic evidence and reinstatement notes
Handover documentation checklist
Re-inspection after contractor rectification
Twelve-month defect review option
Process
Handover date and access confirmed
Inspection and issue schedule prepared
Report issued before final payment
Re-inspection and close-out sign-off
Typical duration: 2–5 business daysSuited to: Residential, commercial and strata handover
Fees include the review, evidence capture, a written report and a close-out conversation. Travel within the Perth metropolitan area is included. Disbursements such as laboratory testing, lift access or specialist consultants are quoted separately and only with your approval.
How quickly can you start?
Most desktop reviews begin within three business days. Site inspections are usually booked within five to seven business days, subject to access. If a project is at a critical stage, call 08 6180 4427 and we will tell you honestly whether we can meet the date.
Do you work with our existing builder or architect?
Yes. We are independent, not adversarial. The best outcomes happen when the design and delivery team receives clear findings early and has a chance to respond. We do not accept commissions or referral fees from builders, suppliers or consultants.
Are you building surveyors or certifiers?
No. Buildcheck Advisory is an independent review and project management practice. We identify compliance and access issues against the NCC and relevant standards, but we do not issue building permits or certificates of construction. We work alongside your appointed certifier.
Do you travel outside Perth?
Yes. We work throughout Western Australia, including Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton, Albany, Geraldton and the Pilbara by arrangement. Regional travel is quoted at cost with a fixed daily rate, agreed before engagement.
Can you take over a project already under construction?
Yes. We start with a rapid document and site review to establish the current position, then agree a monitoring or owner’s representative scope. The first report will identify immediate risks and the records we need to reconstruct the project history.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us the stage, the location and what is keeping you awake. We’ll recommend the smallest review that does the job.
