Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Building Inspections in Melbourne
Bullas Building Consultants has been delivering expert building inspection services in Melbourne for over six decades. Our team combines more than 120 years of collective experience across residential, commercial, strata, healthcare, hospitality, and retail sectors both domestically and internationally. We maintain the highest standards in building and pest inspections, supported by industry accreditations and a meticulous approach honed through decades of practice. As Housing Industry Association members since 1970, we provide legally compliant Owner Builder 137B Reports and pre-purchase assessments that meet government and warranty insurance requirements. Our reputation for identifying critical defects in structural and cosmetic elements has made us a trusted choice for property investors and homeowners.We offer rapid 24-hour turnaround times for essential documentation to facilitate property transactions and insurance compliance. Our expertise extends to identifying issues such as inadequate freeboard, non-compliant safety glass, and vertical articulation joint deficiencies. While our reports highlight potential coverage exclusions for warranty insurance, they also protect owner builders from future claims. With government approvals for conducting mandatory inspections and lender-required assessments, we serve as a comprehensive resource for property due diligence. Our commitment to thoroughness ensures clients receive accurate evaluations that protect their property investments.
Services
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Renovation Reports
Owner Builder Reports
Building Stage Inspections
Pest Inspections
Pool Safety Inspections
137B Defects Reports
Section 32 Reports
Warranty Insurance Reports
Owner Builder Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of building inspection experience in Melbourne
- Our team has 120+ years combined industry expertise across multiple sectors
- We are HIA-accredited building consultants since 1970
- We identify critical defects others often overlook in inspections
- We provide 24-hour turnaround for Owner Builder 137B reports
Associations and certifications
- Housing Industry Association (HIA)
- Department of Fair Trading
Services
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Our pre-purchase building inspections identify structural and cosmetic defects in properties before sale completion. With over six decades of experience, we examine critical elements like safety glass compliance, floor slab freeboard, and vertical articulation joints. Our detailed reports help buyers make informed decisions while meeting lender and insurance requirements.
Owner Builder Reports
We conduct mandatory Owner Builder 137B Defects Reports required under the Building Act. These assessments identify non-structural issues that affect warranty insurance coverage. Our government-approved reports meet Department of Fair Trading standards and facilitate property sales within the 6.5-year compliance period.
Building Stage Inspections
Our building stage inspections monitor construction progress at critical phases. This service ensures compliance with building codes during new home construction. We identify potential issues early to prevent costly rectifications later, covering structural elements and finishing standards.
Pool Safety Inspections
We perform council-mandated pool safety inspections to meet Melbourne's 1 June 2020 registration deadline. Our assessments verify compliance with fencing, gate mechanisms, and safety barriers. We provide detailed reports to ensure pool areas meet local council requirements.
Renovation Reports
Our renovation building reports evaluate properties before and during renovation works. We identify existing defects and ensure compliance with building regulations. These assessments help homeowners understand renovation scope while meeting warranty insurance requirements.
Questions
What is an Owner Builder 137B Report?
A mandatory inspection identifying building defects in properties constructed by owner builders within 6.5 years of sale, required for warranty insurance and property transactions.
Why choose Bullas for building inspections?
With 60+ years of experience and HIA accreditation, we identify critical defects others miss while providing legally compliant reports for property transactions and insurance purposes.
Do you offer pool safety inspections in Melbourne?
Yes, we conduct council-compliant pool safety inspections to meet Melbourne's 1 June 2020 registration requirements for property sales.
How quickly can you complete a 137B Report?
We typically arrange Owner Builder 137B Reports within 24 hours to facilitate timely property transactions and insurance compliance.
What areas do you service?
We provide building inspection services across Melbourne and surrounding Victorian regions from our Mooroolbark office.
Are your inspections legally compliant?
Yes, we're approved by the Department of Fair Trading and government gazette for mandatory inspections required by lenders and warranty insurance providers.
Reviews (1)
Aries Buck
Dec 09, 2018
Report
Graham Bullas provided a report to vendors on an owner builder deck, made comments about it being built to code, and plan. Turns out the deck is illegal and now we are footing the bill after relying on his report. I called and spoke to him bout it and he offered to help pay for a surveyor to fix the issue... then when i emailed him to confirm this, he stopped returning emails and phone calls... when I asked how come the report didn't match what was at the property his response was I don't remember.... shonky... I will be contacting the VBA.
