Our Services
Which Inspection Are You Looking For?
Below is our standard pricing for all concrete slab on ground house types up to and including 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms and one kitchen.
Additional costs will be associated with Timber Sub-Floor houses ($50.00), granny flats ($150). For houses larger than 4 x 2, a custom quote will be provided.
Structural Building Inspection
$350
A Pre-Purchase Structural Building Inspection Report addresses only the structural elements of the building and will let you know if there are any significant structural defects with the house.
The following areas will be inspected where applicable:
The interior of the building (walls, floors & ceiling structure)
The roof space (structure)
The exterior of the building (walls, foundations & grading)
The sub-floor space (structure)
The roof exterior (for deviations of structure)
A structural fault in a property is any area in the structure that has lost its structural integrity. This report is typically 15+ pages and includes photos of the structure. A sample of this report is available upon request
Structural PLUS Building Inspection
$450
Everything from our Structural Inspection, with the addition of key safety and moisture-related checks to provide a more comprehensive assessment of the property, including:
Testing the operation of the RCD safety switches
Testing smoke detectors and confirming they are within their service life
Moisture testing to wet areas, including behind showers, to help identify potential waterproofing failures or plumbing leaks
This service is ideal for clients seeking greater peace of mind by combining structural assessment with practical safety testing and early detection of potential water-related issues.
The report is typically 15+ pages in length and includes photographic evidence of relevant findings. A sample report is available upon request.
Comprehensive Building Inspection
$595
Our Pre-Purchase Comprehensive Building Inspection Report includes all of the above in the Structural report but we also check:
RCD’s (safety switches) and smoke detectors
Rising damp, moisture in bathroom wall
Driveway, paths and steps
Windows and doors
Electrical fittings, power points and light fittings
Oven, range hood, cooktop and air conditioning
Plumbing Fixtures and fittings, toilets, baths, vanity basins, sinks and taps
Kitchen, bathroom and laundry cabinets, and bench-tops
Stairs, balustrade and handrails
Roofing, gutters, valleys, downpipes, eaves, fascia, barges and flues
Sarking and Insulation
Boundary fencing
Surface water drainage
This comprehensive building report includes a complete inspection on the condition of your home. This report is usually 40+ pages and includes photos of the structure, fixtures, and fittings.
Whether you are purchasing a new home or have concerns about your existing one, we strongly recommend this building inspection. A sample of this report is available upon request.
Timber Pest Inspection
$200
Our Timber Pest Inspection is conducted in accordance with Australian Standards and is designed to identify the presence of timber pests, as well as conditions that may increase the risk of future infestation.
With extensive experience in both building and pest inspections, we provide a thorough assessment of all accessible areas of the property, including the interior, exterior, roof void, and subfloor (where applicable).
The inspection will include the following:
termite activity; past or present
past termite treatments where evidence is visible or paperwork is provided
areas of possible bridging or breaching of existing termite barrier
areas with excessive moisture
sub floor ventilation problems
areas & conditions conductive to infestation
areas where inspection was restricted or not possible
evidence of timber fungal decay damage
evidence of wood borer activity or damage
recommendations to help prevent future termite attack
possible safety hazards that may result from damage caused by timber pest
A detailed report is provided, including photographs and clear recommendations where required. A sample report is available upon request.
Pricing (when combined with a Building Inspection):
Concrete slab construction: $200
Timber subfloor construction: $250
Practical Completion Inspection
$595
The Practical Completion Inspection Report is the builders final ‘To Do’ list at handover.
At this stage we will check:
Fixtures and fittings have been installed correctly
Appropriate sealing has been made to the wet areas
External treatments have been completed and the workmanship is acceptable
Paint finishes are of a quality standard,
All hardware is fitted and works including all doors & windows
All plumbing and electrical devices have been completed and functioning correctly
All cabinets are operational
Signs of poor workmanship
Roof structure and tie-down requirements
This inspection report will outline all defects that require attention. Each defect is marked with a coloured sticker for easy identification by the builder and the contractors. We perform a detailed inspection for every facet including the exterior and interior of the home. A sample of this report is available upon request.
Defects Liability Period Inspection
$495
For contracts that fall within the threshold of $7,500 to $500,000 the builder is liable to make good, without additional cost, defects in the building work that have been notified in writing within 4 months of practical completion.
The 4 months can be extended if agreed by both parties and it has been specified in the contract. The 4 months defects liability period applies from ‘practical completion’ which means brought to the stage where the home building work is completed except for any omissions or defects which do not prevent the home building work from being reasonably capable of being used for its intended purpose.
Most new homeowners do not realise that the responsibility is on them to contact the builder in writing within the 4 months. Often this milestone goes past and the inspection never gets done. The inspection report will identify all maintenance issues which can then be sent to the builder. The importance of getting a complete inspection done cannot be emphasised enough.
Homeowners that fail to get any building defects in writing are essentially responsible whether it was their fault or not. This can easily be avoided by having a proper structural inspection done to identify problematic areas. A sample of this report is available upon request.
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