Dynasty Building & Pest Inspections

Independent Building & Pest Inspections Backed by 35+ Years of Construction Expertise. Servicing Melbourne CBD, surrounding suburbs and Regional Victoria.

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Protecting Victorian homeowners with thorough, compliant, and highly detailed inspections you can trust.

Why Clients Choose Dynasty

  • Inspections carried out in accordance with Australian Standards 

  • Clear, detailed, plain English reports

  • Fully insured 

Paul Laycock, Company Director and Inspector, has:

  • 35+ years in the building industry - including Unlimited Domestic Builder (DBU 28860)

  • Six years as an Experienced Private Building and Timber Pest Inspector

  • Meticulous, standards-aligned methodology

  • Strong communication and client support

  • A current Working with Children Check 

  • "Paul was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Directed us in the right direction in every stage of our build. Very keen eye for detail. Thanks again mate!"

    Kamen Ogilvie

  • "Paul's communication was excellent from the beginning, with quick responses to my questions and arranging a prompt site inspection. I would highly recommend Paul and wouldn't hesitate to book him again. Thank you Paul"

    Lauren Ryan

  • "Amazing customer service and very organised 🙌 Thanks Paul!"

    Philipa Swanwick

  • "Paul produced a very prompt & in-depth report for me to consider. Thoroughly recommend Paul Laycock."

    Anthony Klooster

  • "Paul provided a prompt and very professional service. Highly recommended."

    Joel Fitzgerald

  • "I had a great experience with Paul who was punctual, informative and reasonably priced. Paul has great knowledge of his craft and I would definitely use him again."

    Rick Allen

Reliable Expertise in Every Inspection

  • An assessment of the property’s condition in accordance with Australian Standard AS 4349.1-2007 identifying major defects, safety hazards, structural concerns and maintenance issues.

    Paul’s background includes “conducting detailed building inspections to identify and report on existing issues and risks”- giving buyers clarity before committing to a purchase.

    Includes:

    • Major defects

    • Conditions conducive to structural damage

    • Internal & external building elements

    • Serious Safety hazards

    • Roofing, gutters, drainage

    • Moisture issues

    • Collective minor defects

    • Identifying any current defect in a structure on the land and stating whether or not it is a major defect as required by General Condition 21 of the Law Institute of Victoria and REIV Contract of Sale of Land – September 2025.

    • Clear recommendations

  • Timber Pest inspections are carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS 4349.3-2010.

    Paul’s training in Timber Pest Management ensures inspections are carried out using current techniques and industryapproved methodologies.

    Includes:

    • Internal & external inspection

    • Roof void & subfloor (where accessible)

    • Moisture readings

    • Identification of subterranean and damp wood termites 

    • Identification of borers of seasoned timber

    • Identification of wood decay fungi 

    • Recommendations

  • A complete, cost effective option for buyers seeking full clarity on a property’s condition.

  • Please contact Paul 0419 344 912

  • Please contact Paul 0419 344 912