Meet the team at Dedant Building & Pest Inspections
The Inspectors
Brian Cassie – Managing Director
Brian is Managing Director and Senior Inspector. A licensed Building Inspector with over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, Brian has a key eye for detail and professional approach. Brian has expansive trade experience ranging from carpentry work, renovations, developing and building medium rise residential dwellings. He also has a sales and management background in national capacity, so he understands the importance of customer service.
His commitment to embracing and actively applying the latest building standards, techniques and materials guarantees Brian understands his role inside and out, delivering the highest standard to all of his clients.
DedAnt is built on Brian’s professional and courteous service philosophy, inspiring confidence and security throughout the inspection process.
Stephen Follett – Building and Timber Pest Inspector (QBCC license # 31899)
Steve Follett is an experienced building and pest inspector, with over 40 years in the construction industry. Completing his Carpentry & Joinery apprenticeship in 1982, Steve is experienced in all facets of the building and construction. Steve experience includes building residential homes, extensions, renovations, property maintenance, insurance repairs, townhouses and commercial buildings.
Steve is a registered builder, licensed building inspector and licensed pest technician, Steve has personally undertaken 1000’s of inspections and specialises in building and pest inspections, timber pest inspections, dilapidation reporting, termite treatments and commercial building inspections.
Steve has a wealth of knowledge of all aspects of home construction. This has given him the inside edge to understand why building defects occur and how to best rectify them. Steve is solution focused when conducting inspections. He takes pride in his reports and is a good communicator, making sure clients understand the reports.
Steve is based in the Moreton region, North Brisbane. He inspects properties in Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Logan and Redlands.
Scott Duncan – Building and Timber Pest Inspector (QBCC licence # 31437)
With over 40 years’ experience in the building and construction industry, Scott has a passion for helping his clients. Scott has experience with pre-purchase building and pest inspections, pre-sale building and pest inspections, timber pest inspections, asbestos inspections, handover inspections, commercial building inspections, thermal imaging inspections and meth residue inspections. Scott began his building journey as a carpenter and progressed to a builder, building all types of residential homes. Scott was in the Australian Army for a period of 10 years, using his carpentry skills to assist rebuild area that had been destroyed. Once he left the army, Scott was completing renovations and insurance repairs.
He is a licensed building inspector, registered builder and licensed pest technician. Scott has completed a Diploma of Building and Construction, has undertaken training for Methamphetamine Testing, Asbestos assessment and removal and has T3i Certification Training for Termatrac.
Scott is based at Brisbane Northside and undertakes inspections in Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay Region, Redlands.
See Scott’s QBCC licence information here
Brian Sutherland – Inspector (QBCC license # 530750)
Brian S is a qualified builder, licensed building inspector and licensed pest technician with experience in a wide range of areas within the construction industry. Before joining Dedant in 2020, Brian has most recently been working as an insurance assessor, conducting building inspections and estimating repairs. In addition to this, Brian’s background is in building commercial and residential buildings and construction management.
Brian is knowledgeable and personable, and will always go above and beyond for the customer.
David Ockendon – Pest Inspector / Technician (QBCC license # 1270351)
David is licensed and experienced pest technician. Having undergone extensive training, David is licenced with QBCC and insured with Rapids Insurance. David looks after all of the pest control and termite barrier installation at DedAnt Building and Pest Inspections.
He regularly deal with both residential and commercial customers who seek solutions to their problems with vermin. His training and years on the job allow him to deal with everyday pests effectively and efficiently. David also takes pride in being able to answer all of his customers’ questions, and being extremely punctual.
When it comes to exterminating pests, he gets the job done.
Natalie Bristow – Office Manager
Natalie is the office manager.
Stacey Pierce – Accounts
Stacey joined the Dedant team in 2020 in an accounts / administration role.
Stacey has completed a Bachelor of Accounting and brings extensive knowledge in this area.
In addition, Stacey is available to organise inspections, termite barrier installation and annual services, or assist clients with any questions about their inspection. There isn’t a question too hard to ask our office staff.
Jamie Timu – Despatch
