About Us
Hi, I'm Sam — founder of build intel.
Perth born and raised, I've spent 20 years in WA construction as a certified and chartered quantity surveyor — turning building data into clear decisions.
build intel began with my own family home. Doing due diligence on a block, I pulled the bushfire, flood, groundwater and build-cost data myself — checks most buyers never do until it's too late. Friends kept asking, so I built it.
Today it's more than just me: a team of construction and data professionals brings the same rigour to every report — for any WA property, in plain English, within 48 hours.
Why trust build intel.
✔ Chartered & Certified Quantity Surveyor
✔ 20+ years in WA building & construction
✔ Independent - We don’t sell property or building services - Just due diligence services
✔ Built from official government datasets
✔ Plain English reports anyone can understand
Know the risks before you commit.
The build intel. Site Risk Assessment is a detailed, address-specific report on the building risks and attributes of any Western Australian property — whether you're buying an existing home or a block to build on.
For $149, delivered within 48 hours, we analyse 20+ risks and attributes for your exact site, including bushfire and flood risk, groundwater, ground and geological conditions, contaminated-site proximity, coastal erosion, corrosion, noise exposure, cyclone exposure, climate-zone considerations, site elevation and slope, how your build cost compares with your local area, your build's projected duration, and local building activity.
Why it matters. These risks can limit what you're able to build, drive up construction costs, and reduce a property's amenity if they aren't considered early. Our report identifies them and explains their impact in plain English — so you can buy or build with your eyes open and avoid surprises that can cost tens of thousands later.
What you get. A professional PDF report covering 20+ risk categories with a clear explanations of what each finding means for your project.
How it works.
Enter your property address.
We analyse your site against 20+ risk datasets.
Your report arrives within 48 hours.
Western Australia only · $149 · delivered within 48 hours.