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Cracking, leaking, movement, or something that just doesn’t look right?

Understand what a building quote appears to include, what may be unclear or missing, and what questions may be worth asking before you proceed.

Have a building or property report and want help understanding what it is actually telling you? Build Advice can review the supplied information from a practical construction perspective.

Thinking about renovating or altering your home? Get an experienced construction perspective on the information and ideas you have before becoming too committed to a particular approach.

Understand whether construction scope and supporting project information appear clear and consistent from a practical building perspective.

Want an independent construction perspective on a progress claim, invoice or variation before you respond?

Concerned about workmanship, a defect, warranty issue or disagreement with a builder or trade? Build Advice can help you understand the construction issues and questions worth asking.

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A clear review process

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  2. 2

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    Your information is reviewed using practical building experience and judgement.

  3. 3

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    Get clear written guidance on what it may mean and what to do next.