How Build Advice works

Build Advice is designed to make it easier to get an independent construction perspective without arranging a full site inspection.

  1. 1

    Choose your service

    Start with the service that best matches what you need help understanding.

  2. 2

    Supply your information

    Complete your questions, property address and supporting files. Save securely and return before payment if needed.

  3. 3

    Review and pay securely

    Review your complete information and price, accept the Terms and acknowledge Privacy, then continue to secure payment. Only verified payment starts the paid review.

  4. 4

    Initial review

    Build Advice checks the information and lets you know if anything important is missing.

  5. 5

    Professional construction review

    Your information is reviewed from a practical construction perspective, with human experience and judgement used to shape the advice you ultimately receive.

  6. 6

    Receive your advice

    Your advice explains the important matters identified, practical considerations, questions worth asking and suggested next steps.

  7. 7

    Brief clarification

    You may submit one brief clarification relating to the original advice within seven days.

Remote service limitations

Build Advice is a remote advisory service. We do not physically inspect, measure, test or open up the property. Some matters may require an engineer, architect, building inspector, specialist contractor, lawyer, council or another suitably qualified professional.