Therese Chai6 Oct 2026
★★★★★
Good value for money. Thomas is very thorough.
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Your Local Building Inspector
Meet Thomas Chai
Building Inspector Clyde North , VIC
Your registered builder and fully insured building inspector servicing Clyde North and Greater Clyde North Metropolitan area. With extensive residential and commercial building industry experience, Thomas delivers detailed inspection reports within 24 hours.
5.0
Based on 7 Google Reviews
iSPECT Building Inspection | Clyde North
Registered Builder
Fully Insured
Australian Standard AS4349. 1-2007 Compliant
5.0/5 from 7 Reviews
Report in 24 Hours
Available Monday to Saturday
About Thomas Chai
Thomas Chai is a highly experienced Registered Building Practitioner based in Clyde North, Victoria, with over 30 years of experience across residential and commercial construction.
His background includes building inspections, site supervision, project management, property development, construction delivery, structural design, and compliance management. Thomas has worked across Australia, Malaysia, and China, delivering a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects.
With strong practical construction knowledge and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil from Monash University, Thomas brings a high level of technical understanding to every inspection. His experience allows him to carefully assess construction quality, identify defects, review compliance requirements, and provide clear, reliable inspection reports.
At iSPECT Building Inspections, Thomas is committed to helping clients make informed property decisions with confidence. His inspections are carried out with a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance, and attention to detail.
Thomas' qualifications and registrations include:
- Bachelor of Engineering, Civil - Monash University
- Diploma of Building and Construction - HIA
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction - HIA
- Graduate Diploma in Project Management, Construction
- Registered Building Practitioner, Victoria
- Professional Engineer, Civil - Board of Engineers Malaysia
- Member of the Institute of Engineers Malaysia
- Certificates in Timber Pest Inspection - Short Courses Australia
- Pre Purchase Building Inspection - Short Courses Australia
Thomas brings decades of building industry experience to iSPECT Building Inspections across Victoria.
Registered Builder
Thomas is a registered builder with the Building & Plumbing Commission:
- License number CDB-U 64217
Equipment
Thomas carries with
him in his car a moisture meter, spirit & laser leveler, 3.6m ladder and
screwdriver to use during the inspection.
Travel Radius Charge
Thomas can complete inspections up to 35km range from his Clyde North office, as per his Google My Business Page, at no additional travel cost.
| iSPECT Approved Inspection Services | Available | Time Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Building & Pest Inspection | Yes | 1h 30m |
| Dilapidation Inspection | Yes | 1h 30m |
| Rental Minimum Standards Inspection | Yes | 1h 30m |
| Warranty Defect Inspection | Yes | 1h 30m |
| Construction Stage Inspection | ||
| Pre-Slab Inspection | Yes | 1h 30m |
| Frame Inspection | Yes | 1h 30m |
| Lock-Up Inspection | Yes | 1h 30m |
| Completion Inspection | Yes | 1h 30m |
| Water Proofing Inspection | Yes | 1h 30m |
Qualifications & Credentials
Fully Insured
Professional Indemnity & Public Liability
Registered Builder
Registered builder with 10+ years experience
Australian Standard AS4349. 1-2007
All inspections comply with Australian Standards
Thermal Imaging
Advanced moisture & defect detection
Service Area
Thomas services Clyde North and the broader Greater Clyde North Metropolitan area region in VIC . Available Monday to Saturday for all residential and commercial building inspections.
Inspection Services by Thomas in Clyde North
At a Glance
5.0/5 Rating
7 Google Reviews
Clyde North , VIC
Greater Clyde North Metropolitan area
24-Hour Reports
Digital PDF via email
Mon – Sat
Same-day bookings available
5.0
7 Google Reviews
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Musti Baratali4 Oct 2026
★★★★★
Easy and stress free. Report was top quality, definitely recommend them ??
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Aaron.xd. Meng15 Sep 2026
★★★★★
I had a great experience with the pre-handover inspection. A special thank you to Thomas for his careful, thorough and professional work throughout the inspection. He took the time to check the property in detail and clearly explained his findings and answered my questions. I also really appreciated that Thomas was able to communicate with clients in both English and Chinese, which made the whole inspection process much easier and more comfortable. Very professional and reliable service. I would highly recommend Thomas and the team to anyone looking for a thorough property inspection.
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Paul Floreani12 Sep 2026
★★★★★
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Lu Co20 Aug 2026
★★★★★
Tom the Inspector was great to deal with he is very knowledgeable on time and very helpful when we were looking at a property. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tom to anyone that needs an inspection done. Money well spent for the peace of mind.
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Delanie chai13 Aug 2026
★★★★★
Great service! Everything was smooth and hassle-free. The service was professional, friendly, and efficient. Would definitely recommend and use again!
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Eli Kho9 Aug 2026
★★★★★
Thomas has been working in the building industry for 38 years. He is very knowledgeable and a very decent and honest person. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and I hope he does a great job with iSPECT Building Inspections.
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