About Us - ConsulTec
With more than 40 years of hands-on experience in the building industry, Peter Grundy has built a strong reputation across Melbourne and regional Victoria as an independent building consultant, inspector, and expert witness.
Peter founded ConsulTec to provide clear, unbiased, and professional building inspection and reporting services that help homeowners, lawyers, and property professionals resolve complex building issues with confidence.
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Having managed and inspected projects across residential and commercial sectors, Peter understands the challenges that arise when construction doesn’t go to plan. His expertise lies in identifying defective or incomplete works, structural issues, and compliance failures—and translating technical findings into clear, evidence-based reports suitable for VCAT and dispute resolution proceedings.
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Clients value Peter’s practical insight, calm professionalism, and strong communication skills. He works closely with homeowners, owners corporations, building managers, lawyers, and insurers, offering reports that stand up under scrutiny and assist in achieving fair and timely resolutions.
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“My role is to give clients clarity and confidence. I don’t take sides—I focus on the facts, helping all parties reach the best possible outcome based on sound building knowledge.”
Peter’s dedication to high standards and integrity has made ConsulTec a trusted name in building inspection, dilapidation reporting, and expert witness services across Melbourne.
Building Inspection - Report Timeline
For your peace of mind and preparedness to progress your building issue:
ConsulTec maintains a rigid inspection service procedure Timeline:
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Consultation
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Inspection
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Report Produced
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Report Delivery
Upon completion of the site inspection when the ‘Scope of Works’ for your project is established, we provide you with confirmed dates including your Building Report Delivery Date, allowing you plan your progressive project commitments confidently
“What if I need a building inspection & report immediately ?”
Understanding certain situations require immediate attention and report delivery, including ‘unsafe sites’. We keep several ‘Inspect Now - Open Appointments’ available for Urgent Inspections - Reporting.
Subject to your report type, ConsulTec will deliver your report within two business days of the Site Inspection.
At your Property Inspection we capture a wealth of valuable property information to produce your Property Report and store the same in our data base should you require further reference to it in the future.
Inspection – Report Procedure
Our holistic immersive process through inspection and reporting, utilising the latest technological equipment, expedites the delivery of your report you will be confident is ‘superior standard’ in the market.
Our professionally presented reports are tailored to your specific requirements and range from simple condition reports through to comprehensive VCAT compliant reports, including ‘virtual tour’ feature as required.
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Dedicating our intuitive know-how and industry expertise to deliver ‘Clarity from Complexity’
via our Melbourne Building Inspection & Reporting Service
When You’re Choosing your Inspection Service:
Melbourne’s Building Inspection – Reporting Sector is crowded with ‘Cookie Cutter’ themed providers often delivering Generic Styled Reports (in a quest to maintain ‘volume’ in their operation), this type of service often results in the reporting lacking important key information and integrity.
Care should be taken, to avoid committing to a Building Inspection & Report that falls short of meeting your unique building issue requirements.
With so many types of building reports available, it’s often of critical importance both the information included, and the accountability of the report are effective in supporting the resolution of your building issue.
Ensure you empower yourself with an inspection service that both understands your individual requirements, acts on them, then delivers essential verified results.
ConsulTec Capable, Competent & Credible
ConsulTec’s independent one on one Collaborative performance is driven by our extensive building experience and knowledge enabling our Clients to confidently navigate and resolve their building matters.
More than forty years building industry experience well qualifies Peter in his analytic insightful role to understand and accomplish the building related solutions you are seeking.