Inspection Insights
Practical advice on buying, building and selling in Canberra, from a licensed builder who inspects these homes for a living. Straight answers on what inspections cover, what problems to watch for, and how to protect your biggest investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
A building report starts at $550, a pest report at $300 and a combined building and pest report at $750. The most comprehensive option, the Building, Pest and Compliance Report, is $1,100. All prices include GST, though larger or more complex properties may vary, a firm quote is provided on request.
A building report covers the structural condition of the property. A building and pest inspection adds a termite and timber pest check, covering termites, borers and wood decay, in the same visit. For the fullest picture, including compliance of every structure on the property, go with the Building, Pest and Compliance Report.
Yes. Termite and timber pest inspections are a core part of what we do, either on their own as a pest report or combined with a building inspection. We check for termites, borers and wood decay and give you a clear account of any activity or risk we find.
Yes. Construction stage inspections align to the standard HIA and MBA payment milestones, covering slab, frame, lock-up, pre-sheet, waterproofing and practical completion, with an optional 90-day defects liability check available after handover.
All of Canberra, the ACT and the surrounding NSW region are covered, including Queanbeyan, Googong, Yass, Murrumbateman, Sutton, Gundaroo, Bungendore, Gunning, Goulburn and Royalla, with no travel fee in these areas. For buyers under a short NSW cooling-off period, pre-settlement inspections are treated as a priority, with most reports turned around within 24 to 48 hours.
"Mitchell was very responsive, and did a residential property inspection for us in a short timeframe before auction. He was thorough and identifed a potential major issue that was missed in the vendor-arranged inspection. His communication of his findings was excellent, above and beyond expectations. We will definitely engage him again before any future purchases."
Angus Finlay
2025-05-21
