Select Your buildALLY Partnership.
Every partnership is designed to ensure you never walk onto your site alone. Choose the level of professional oversight that matches your project scope.
Essential Ally
The Strategic Foundation for the Confident Owner-Builder.
Best for: Straightforward cosmetic renovations or non-structural interior refreshes.
- Verified Trade Network: Access to our curated panel of Melbourne trades (vetted for 2026 licences and insurance).
- The Project Playbook: Comprehensive Stage 01–04 Construction Roadmap (From Site Prep to Occupancy).
- Statutory Document Vault: Secure storage for your Permits, Engineering, and Certificates of Compliance.
- Professional Oversight: 1 x Virtual Builder Consultation for project kick-off.
- 1 x Critical Stage Site Audit: A Registered Builder inspects your most vital stage (Waterproofing or Frame).
- Financial Tracker: Cost-code enabled budget management to prevent "Scope Creep."
Pro Ally (The Benchmark)
Active Oversight & Technical Support for Structural Works.
Best for: Major ground-floor extensions and significant structural reconfigurations.
- Everything in Essential Ally, plus:
- AI Field Tools: AI Site Diary and Photo Defect Lab to document site progress for warranty and compliance.
- Direct Coordination Support: Expert review of trade quotes to ensure they align with your Tender Estimate.
- Enhanced Professional Oversight: 3 x Scheduled Builder Consultations.
- 5 x Milestone Site Audits: Professional inspections at the 5 mandatory VBA stages.
- Voice-to-Task Field Dictation: Hands-free site notes and trade instructions synced to your dashboard.
Expert Ally
The Ultimate Concierge Build. Your Own Site Supervisor.
Best for: First-floor additions, high-spec custom homes, or busy professionals.
- Everything in Pro Ally, plus:
- Dedicated Project Specialist: A single point of contact acting as your Remote Site Supervisor.
- Full Tender & Variation Management: We negotiate trade contracts and vet all "Extra" claims.
- The Concierge Oversight: 10 x Scheduled Builder Consultations.
- 10 x Targeted Site Audits: Covers all 5 Milestone Stages plus 5 additional High-Risk inspections.
- PCI (Practical Completion) Leadership: Your Ally leads the Final Inspection to ensure zero defects.
Why the "Audits & Consults" are your Secret Weapon
In the Melbourne owner-builder space, the fear of "getting it wrong" is high. This structure converts our app from a tool into a professional service.
The Consultations: Your Off-Site Strategy
Think of consultations as your insurance against delays. We solve complex problems on paper—reviewing floorplans and trade scopes—before they cost you $5,000 on site. It’s professional foresight at your fingertips.
The Audits: Your On-Site Authority
When a trade knows a Registered Builder is coming to inspect their work at the "Pre-Plaster" stage, the quality of work automatically goes up. We provide the eyes of a pro, ensuring standards are met before you release payment.
Managing a Smaller Project?
Ally DIY Kickstart
Self-managed tool access without on-site audits. Ideal for small cosmetic projects. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts who just need the professional buildALLY platform and coordination tools.
- Full buildALLY Dashboard access
- AI Site Diary & Tool Lab
- Standard Document Vault
- Sourced Trade Network (Read-only)
- 30-Min Strategy Consultation
Owner-building isn't about doing it all yourself—it's about being in control.
buildALLY ensures your project is built to a registered standard on a DIY budget. We aren't just an app; we are your site supervisor, compliance officer, and biggest advocate.