Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Melbourne
Independent pre-purchase and building and timber pest inspections across Melbourne, for home buyers, investors and commercial owners. A clear written report lands within 24 hours.
Who It's For
Home Buyers
Understand exactly what you are buying before you sign.
Property Investors
De-risk your purchase and plan for maintenance from day one.
Commercial Owners
Site-wide condition reporting for informed decisions.
Inspection Types
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
A full visual assessment of the property with a detailed written report, so you can negotiate or walk away with confidence.
New-Construction / Handover Defect Inspection
We identify defects before you take handover, giving your builder a clear list to fix.
Section 137B Owner-Builder Defects Report
The defects report an owner-builder must obtain and give to the purchaser before selling within the prescribed period under the Building Act 1993 (Vic). We hold the qualifications and registration required to issue it.
Our 5-Step Process
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Book Online or Call
Pick the inspection type that suits your situation: pre-purchase or new-construction handover.
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We Coordinate the Inspection Appointment
We coordinate the inspection appointment and confirm the time with you.
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On-Site Inspection
A thorough visual assessment of the property, including interior, exterior, roof space and sub-floor where accessible.
- 4
Detailed report emailed
You'll receive a comprehensive written report, typically within 24 hours.
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Walk-Through Call
We call to talk through the findings so you can make an informed decision.
Want the building assessment and the timber pest check in one visit? See our building and pest inspection in Melbourne.
New to buying in Melbourne? Read our ultimate guide to pre-purchase building inspections in Melbourne.
Building a new home? Read our guide to new build inspection stages in Melbourne.
Built or renovated under an owner-builder permit and now selling? Victorian law requires a defects report before you sign a contract of sale. Read about the Section 137B owner-builder defects report we are qualified and registered to issue.
Bidding at auction from October 2026? Read about the Victorian auction reserve price rules and how the seven-day window affects your inspection timing.