Pre-Purchase Building Inspections & NatHERS Energy Ratings in Melbourne

Property & development advice from a registered builder and NatHERS assessor.

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Pre-Purchase Building Inspections

NatHERS & Whole-of-Home Energy Ratings

Builder-led inspections. We examine the building on site, explain what we find and advise you on the spot, then send a clear written report.

• Pre-purchase building inspections (AS 4349.1)

• Pest and termite inspections

• General building condition inspections

• Dilapidation reports

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NatHERS & Whole-of-Home Energy Ratings

Energy assessments for your building permit. We check your design and, if it falls short, find the lowest-cost way to comply before you pay for upgrades.

• 7-star NatHERS thermal ratings

• Whole-of-Home assessments

• New homes, extensions and granny flats

• Dual occupancies and townhouses

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Property & Development Advice

NatHERS & Whole-of-Home Energy Ratings

Property & Development Advice

Before you buy a site or commit to a design, find out what you can build, what it will cost and whether the numbers stack up.

• Site feasibility and yield studies

• Knock-down rebuild advice

• Concept layouts for dual occs and townhouses

• Design review for buildability and cost

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About Long Le

Design-trained. Registered builder. Practical advice.

Ace Home Building Consultants is led by Long Le, a Melbourne registered builder (DBU-101367), NatHERS energy assessor and building consultant.

Long's background is in architecture, with formal training in both architectural design and construction management. That design training shapes how he looks at every home: layout, light, orientation, structure and how the details go together.

For more than a decade Long has worked across drafting, estimating, construction administration, site management and building on residential and multi-unit projects in Victoria, including townhouses, dual occupancies and extensions. He has designed, priced and built homes, so he knows where problems start and what they cost to fix.

This combination of architecture, construction and energy-efficiency knowledge means buyers, owners and developers get practical advice that works on site and on budget. Every issue we report comes with the risk and a clear next step. Advice available in English and Vietnamese.

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Why choose a builder-led inspection?

• We have designed, priced and built homes, so we know how defects start and what they cost to fix.

• You get practical advice on site, in English or Vietnamese, not just a checklist.

• Every issue in the report comes with the risk and a clear next step.

• One contact for building inspections, NatHERS energy ratings and design feasibility.

Areas we service: Melbourne's inner west and north, including Sunshine, Footscray, Maribyrnong, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Keilor and Preston. Other Melbourne suburbs and regional Victoria by arrangement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@acehome.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Will this property suit my needs?

Look past the styling. On site we check the layout, room sizes, orientation, natural light, parking and storage, and how the home will work for your family now and in 5 to 10 years. If it doesn't quite fit, we tell you whether a practical change is possible and roughly what it would involve.

How can I tell the quality of the house before I buy?

Book a pre-purchase building inspection. We inspect the site, structure, roof and roof space, subfloor, external walls, windows and wet areas where they can be safely accessed, with reference to AS 4349.1. We explain what we find on site, then send a written report listing each defect, its risk and the next step. Concealed areas can't be inspected, and the report says so.

Can I renovate or extend the house after I buy?

Often yes, but check first. Zoning, overlays (such as heritage or flooding), setbacks, site coverage, easements and the condition of the existing structure all limit what you can do. Most extensions need a building permit, and some also need a planning permit. We give you an early view of the options and the main cost drivers before you commit.

Can I add a granny flat?

In many cases, yes. A small second dwelling of 60 m² or less usually doesn't need a planning permit if it meets the state rules, but small lots and overlays can change that, and a building permit is always required. It must meet new-home standards, including a 7-star energy rating, and it can't be subdivided or sold separately. Site works, drainage and service connections are often the biggest hidden costs.

Can the block be subdivided for a dual occupancy or townhouses?

It depends on the zone, lot size and width, overlays, restrictions on title, neighbourhood character, trees and sewer access. In most residential zones you need a planning permit to build two or more dwellings and to subdivide. Our feasibility check looks at likely yield, design constraints, build cost and whether the numbers stack up, ideally before you sign.

What should I check in the Section 32 before building?

Check the title plan and any easements, such as drainage or sewer easements, because you generally can't build over them. Covenants and restrictions on the title can control building materials, height or the number of dwellings. Also check the service connections (sewer, water, stormwater, gas and electricity) and whether they can support an extension, a granny flat or extra dwellings. We explain how each of these affects what you can build.

Do I need a NatHERS rating?

New homes and many extensions and alterations need one before a building permit is issued. New homes in Victoria must achieve a 7-star NatHERS rating plus a Whole-of-Home assessment. If your design falls short, we look at shading, insulation and glazing first to find the lowest-cost way to comply.

Which areas do you service?

We are based in Braybrook and mainly cover Melbourne's inner west and north, including Sunshine, Footscray, Maribyrnong, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Keilor and Preston. Jobs elsewhere in Melbourne and regional Victoria are welcome by arrangement, so ask us if your suburb is not listed.

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Tell us the property address and the service you need. Call Long on 0411 668 681 or send a message below. Office visits by appointment. Servicing Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Zalo / WhatsApp: 0411 668 681

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Ace Home Building Consultants

Unit 2/77-79 Ashley Street, Braybrook VIC, Australia

info@acehome.au

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Pre-Purchase Building Inspections & NatHERS Energy Ratings in Melbourne

Our Services in Melbourne

Pre-Purchase Building Inspections

NatHERS & Whole-of-Home Energy Ratings

NatHERS & Whole-of-Home Energy Ratings

NatHERS & Whole-of-Home Energy Ratings

NatHERS & Whole-of-Home Energy Ratings

NatHERS & Whole-of-Home Energy Ratings

Property & Development Advice

NatHERS & Whole-of-Home Energy Ratings

Property & Development Advice

About Long Le

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