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Got a building problem? Book a call with our director, Brendan Watkins.

Brendan Watkins, our director, was CEO of the Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Victoria (now Master Pool Builders of Australia) for 12 years and is the inaugural SPASA Hall of Fame inductee. SPASA is the sole industry peak body for registered builders. As well as serving as CEO of the national industry association for a time Brendan sat on several government building, training and regulatory committees.

He has advocated to Ministerial offices, Standards Australia, the Victorian Building Authority and is considered highly knowledgeable and well connected within the construction industry. Brendan is a current member of the Building Dispute Practitioners Society and presents regularly at the HIA Home Show. Brendan's building industry career began with Boral Resources and he was the State Credit Controller for Boral Steel.

Builder Background Checks is augmented by access to a number of specialised industry experts including reporting and mercantile agencies, building surveyors and inspectors, lawyers, architects, engineers and designers.

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"Brendan was able to confirm that the Builder we had chosen ticked all the boxes and we were able to confidently sign a contract. Speaking with Brendan at the Home Show was our lucky day!"

John, Melbourne

"We engaged Brendan’s services through Builder Checks to assess a builder we were considering for our renovation. His report was detailed, clear, and extremely helpful in identifying potential risks and validating our decision. The follow-up phone call was especially valuable. It ensured we fully understood the findings and could proceed with confidence. Highly recommended for anyone needing expert insight before signing a contract"

Rachel, Sydney

 “Highly recommend to anyone thinking of building or renovating - very professional and informative reporting. I was also able to speak directly to Brendan which was a great help”

Julie, Box Hill

"I recently used Brendan's builder background check service before committing to purchasing an off the plan townhouse, and I couldn't be more impressed. Brendan provided an incredibly thorough and detailed report about the developer’s reputation, legal history, and financial standing. What stood out was not just the comprehensive nature of the report but also Brendan’s professionalism and willingness to personally discuss the findings with me, answering all my questions clearly and promptly ... Thanks to Brendan, I felt confident that I had all the critical information upfront. I highly recommend Brendan to anyone looking to buy or build. His expertise and dedication are truly outstanding!"

Diane, Brisbane