About Vaastu Building Services

Melbourne's trusted building and pest inspection specialists — family-owned, engineer-led, and committed to protecting your property investment.

Who We Are

A Business Built on Trust

Vaastu Building Services Pty. Ltd is an independently operated building services company based in Tarneit, Melbourne. We serve homeowners, investors, and builders across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, delivering expert inspections backed by engineering qualifications and real-world construction experience.

Our founder and lead inspector brings over 18 years of hands-on experience across construction, structural engineering, project management, and building compliance — giving every client the confidence that their inspection is thorough, accurate, and completely independent.

We believe that buying or building a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. Our job is to make sure you do it with full knowledge and complete peace of mind — no surprises, no hidden defects, no guesswork.

Independently operated — honest advice, zero corporate pressure
Servicing Melbourne metro, regional Victoria, ACT, and Queensland
Plain-English reports with photos, delivered within 24 hours
Fully compliant with AS 4349.1 Australian Building Inspection Standards
Full public liability and professional indemnity insurance
Clients welcome and encouraged to attend — ask questions on the spot

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Lead Inspector & Director

Ugendra Regmi(Yass)

Principal Building Consultant & Structural Engineer

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PhD — Construction Engineering Doctorate-level expertise in structural behaviour, building materials, and construction methods

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Member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust) Membership No. 4273890 — a hallmark of engineering excellence

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18+ Years Industry Experience Extensive hands-on background across residential, commercial, and civil construction

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Qualified Project Manager Experienced managing complex construction projects from inception to completion

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Trainer & Assessor Qualified to train and assess building and construction industry professionals

DB-L 100439 PE0018677 MIEAust AS 4349 Compliant

18+

Years Experience

1,000+

Inspections Completed

Licensed

& Fully Insured

What We Do

Our Core Services

From structural engineering to comprehensive building inspections and pest management — Vaastu delivers complete property assurance under one roof.

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Engineering Services

Structural & Civil Engineering

Led by a PhD-qualified structural engineer with 18+ years of hands-on construction experience, our engineering services provide authoritative assessments and certified documentation you can rely on.

Structural forensic investigations & failure analysis
Engineering drawings & council-approved plans
Endorsed building engineering reports (PE0018677)
Structural defect assessment & remediation advice
New construction stage inspections (frame, slab, lock-up)
Expert witness & dispute resolution reports

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Building Inspection

Comprehensive Property Inspections

Whether you're buying, building, or resolving a dispute, our AS 4349.1-compliant inspections give you a complete and honest picture of your property's condition — with reports delivered within 24 hours.

Pre-purchase building inspections
Pre-sale vendor inspections
New construction progress & handover reports
Structural & forensic defect inspections
Dilapidation (pre & post construction) reports
Strata & body corporate inspections

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Pest & Termite

Timber Pest & Termite Management

Termites and timber-destroying pests cause billions in damage to Australian properties each year — often silently, and long before visible signs appear. Our licensed inspectors detect and protect.

AS 4349.3-compliant timber pest inspections
Termite detection — visual, thermal & moisture-based
Pre-purchase combined building & pest reports
Termite management plans for new construction
Chemical barrier & physical barrier systems
Post-treatment monitoring & clearance reports

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Why Choose Vaastu

The Vaastu Difference

We don't just inspect — we educate, advise, and support you through every step of the property decision process.

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Thorough, Systematic Inspections

Every inspection follows a structured methodology aligned with AS 4349.1, covering all accessible areas inside and out. Nothing skipped. Nothing rushed. Every defect documented with photos and priority ratings.

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Detailed, Photo-Rich Reports

Plain-English reports backed by clear photographs, defect priority ratings, and actionable recommendations. No jargon — just honest, usable information you can take straight to a negotiation or builder.

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Same-Day & 24-Hour Reporting

Property transactions move fast. Your comprehensive report is delivered electronically within 24 hours of inspection — often same-day — so you never miss a deadline or lose negotiating leverage.

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Fully Insured & Protected

Vaastu Building Services holds full professional indemnity insurance and public liability cover. Your engagement with us is completely secure, giving you total peace of mind from booking to report delivery.

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Licensed & Qualified Professionals

Our lead inspector holds a PhD in Construction Engineering, is a Member of Engineers Australia, Registered Building Practitioner (DB-L 100439), and Endorsed Building Engineer (PE0018677).

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Attend the Inspection

We actively encourage clients to be on-site. Ask questions in real time, understand defects in context, and leave with a deep, first-hand feel for the property's condition — not just a PDF in your inbox.

What We Inspect

Comprehensive Inspection Coverage

Our inspections cover every accessible area of your property, inside and out — consistent with AS 4349.1 standards.

🏠 Building Exterior

External walls and cladding
Windows and external door frames
Eaves, fascias, and gutters
Driveway and paved areas
Fencing and retaining walls
Steps, paths, and site drainage
Garage and outbuildings

🏡 Interior

Ceilings — condition, cracking, sagging
Internal walls and cornices
Floors and floor coverings
Doors and windows — operation and sealing
Built-in wardrobes and cabinetry
Staircase structure and balustrades
Skylights and internal glazing

🔩 Roofing

Roof covering — tiles, metal, or membrane
Ridge capping and hip ends
Flashings and valley gutters
Skylights and penetrations
Fascias and barge boards
Roof vents and whirlybirds
Visible roof structure — sarking, battens

🏗️ Sub Floor

Bearer and joist structure and condition
Moisture and rising damp indicators
Ventilation adequacy
Timber pest evidence and damage
Subfloor drainage
Foundation piers and footings
Plumbing penetrations and condition

🧱 Walls & Foundations

Structural cracking — categorised by severity
Subsidence and movement indicators
Brickwork mortar and tie condition
Concrete slab condition (where visible)
Stump and pier condition
Retaining wall structural integrity
Soil erosion and drainage impact

💧 Wet Areas & Services

Bathroom and ensuite waterproofing
Tiling — adhesion, grout, and seal condition
Kitchen splashback and benchtops
Laundry fittings and drainage
Hot water system (visual)
Visible plumbing — leaks and pipework
Electrical safety switches (visual check)

Credentials & Registrations

Registered & Licensed Members

Proudly registered and licensed across multiple Australian regulatory bodies — giving our clients certainty that their inspector meets the highest professional standards.