Meet Max Cigdem
Building Inspector Preston, VIC

Max Cigdem is a highly experienced licensed builder and construction professional based in Thomastown, Victoria, with more than 25 years of experience across residential and commercial construction, property development, project management, painting and decorating, waterproofing, site supervision, and business operations.

Throughout his career, Max has managed residential and commercial construction and development projects from the initial planning stages through to completion. His responsibilities have included coordinating tradespeople, subcontractors, suppliers, materials, schedules, budgets, inspections, and site operations while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Max broad practical background gives him a strong understanding of how buildings are constructed, maintained, and affected over time. His experience as a licensed painter and decorator has developed his knowledge of internal and external finishes, surface preparation, workmanship quality, and common deterioration issues. He also has specialised waterproofing experience across bathrooms, balconies, roofs, and other wet areas, including identifying moisture-related concerns and applying systems in accordance with relevant standards and manufacturer requirements.

This combination of building, finishing, and waterproofing knowledge allows Max to assess a property from multiple perspectives. He understands how structural and construction elements interact with surface finishes, moisture management, maintenance, and general building performance. His ability to identify workmanship concerns, potential defects, and moisture-related risks supports a thorough and practical inspection approach.

Max is also experienced in project planning, cost control, quality assurance, workplace health and safety, client relationship management, and team leadership. He has developed a strong reputation for professionalism, reliability, clear communication, and problem-solving across both construction and business environments.

At iSPECT Building Inspections, Max brings a practical, methodical, and detail-focused approach to every inspection. His extensive industry experience and strong understanding of construction quality, waterproofing, finishes, and building maintenance support clear and reliable reporting. He is committed to helping clients understand the condition of a property and make informed purchasing or investment decisions with confidence.

Max license's, certifications, and experience include:

• Licensed Builder
• Licensed Property Developer
• Licensed Painter and Decorator
• Licensed Waterproofing experience
• More than 25 years of construction and business experience
• Residential and commercial building experience
• Property development and project management experience
• Site supervision and trade coordination experience
• Quality assurance, budgeting, cost control, and WHS experience
• Certificates in Timber Pest Inspection - Short Courses Australia
• Pre Purchase Building Inspection - Short Courses Australia

Max brings decades of practical building knowledge, construction management experience, and a professional inspection approach to iSPECT Building Inspections across Victoria.

Registered Builder

Max is a registered builder with the Building & Plumbing Commission:

• License number DB-U 47314

Equipment

Max 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

Max can complete inspections up to 35km range from his Thomastown office, as per his Google My Business Page, at no additional travel cost.