BUILDING INSPECTION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION & VCAT SPECIALISTS

Independent building consultants for VCAT expert reports and evidence, DBDRV applications, VMIA claims and building disputes.
We also provide defect identification, stage-by-stage construction inspections, pre-purchase building and timber pest inspections, and general property inspections across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

BPC REGISTERED • MBAV MEMBER

BPC Registered

Registered Building Practitioner for full peace of mind.

Independent and Impartial

Unbiased independent expert reports you can rely upon.

Decades of Experience

Hands-on experience across residential, commercial and construction matters.

Victoria-wide

Servicing metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Our specialist areas

Building disputes, VCAT and Expert witness reports

When a build goes wrong, you need independent expert evidence that stands up to the rigours of cross-examination in hearings and negotiations. IOA reports, presented in compliant PN2 and 44A formats, provide robust construction defect identification, supported by professional expert witness testimony, and have been successfully relied upon by contractors, builders, homeowners, solicitors and barristers for over 15 years.

Core Service

In Court Building Disputes

Expert building reports supported by Expert Witness Evidence and Statements in VCAT and County Court hearings.

Reports

Expert Witness Reports

PN2 and Form 44 compliant, expertly prepared by a BPC Registered Builder with over 40 years’ industry experience.

Advisory

Building Disputes Victoria

Independent advice to resolve building disputes before VCAT or County Court hearings. DBDRV support and advice.

Inspection and consulting services

IOA offers cost-effective and professional building inspection and consulting services, supporting our clients with VMIA claims, insurance disputes, building dispute resolution, stage-by-stage new construction inspections, pre-purchase building and timber pest inspections, and general property inspections across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Pre-Purchase Residential and Commercial Building Inspections

For pre-purchase queries, IOA will confirm the scope, timing and next steps before booking.

Stage by Stage Construction Inspections

Stage-based inspections during construction to protect your new build and contract rights.

Dilapidation reports

Pre and post-construction condition reports to protect against adjoining-property damage claims.

Insurance remediation disputes and payouts

Remediation and scope of works expert advice to ensure your home is returned to its original defect-free condition.

Building disputes Victoria

Independent advice and evidence for builder disputes, DBDRV and pre-VCAT negotiation.

Not sure what you need?

Call us or fill out a contact form and we will ensure you are provided with the best advice available. If we can’t help, we definitely have a referral partner that can.

Meet your building consultant

Anton Molnar - Registered Building Practitioner

With over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, Anton founded IOA Building Inspections & Consultants with the goal of delivering independent, unbiased, plain-English building information and advice to Victorian homeowners. Due to client needs, the business rapidly expanded into commercial and court-based reporting and dispute resolution, supporting homeowners, body corporate managers, contractors, builders, developers, designers and the legal fraternity.

How we help

A clear process, from first call to successful outcome

Enquire

Tell us about your property, build or dispute and we’ll confirm the right service.

Inspect

Thorough, detailed inspection by competent, experienced consultants using the latest equipment.

Report

Clear, concise, plain-English reporting in either Exception, Summary, PN2 or Form 44 format.

Support

From start to finish, ongoing professional advice and support to ensure a successful outcome.

Why Victorians choose IOA

Independent, detailed, and written for real-world outcomes — not templated reports.

Court and Tribunal formatted reports

PN2 and Form 44 compliant expert witness reports.

Independent and conflict-free

No ties to builders, agents or developers. Our loyalty is to the facts.

Plain-English findings

Technical findings explained so owners, solicitors and tribunal members get the point fast.

Local Victoria experience

Decades of hands-on building knowledge across metro Melbourne and regional Victoria.

What our clients say

Rated 4.9 on Google reviews for independent building inspections and dispute support. Hit the purple button to read all our Google reviews, or leave your own.

Areas we service

We inspect and attend hearings across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula and regional Victoria.

Melbourne Mornington Peninsula Frankston Geelong Regional Victoria All locations →

Need a VCAT expert witness or building consultant?

Call 1800 800 150 or send an enquiry, we’ll come back with the right service and a same-day quote where possible.