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Pre-purchase inspections
from $350.00 +GST
Australian Property & Building Inspections will ensure you know what you are buying and our local trade qualified building inspector will identify any fault or defect prior to negotiating a price or bidding on a future property.
A pre purchase inspection report is a document outlining any major and minor defects found during an inspection by one of our registered building inspectors. We identify problems that range from major structural defects to leaking plumbing.
Australian Property & Building Inspection building inspections are conducted within 24 hours of being booked, and the report supplied the next working day.
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Building & Pest Inspection
from $380.00 +GST
Our building and termite inspections are completed in accordance to Australian standards 4349.1. Our building inspectors are experienced, licensed & insured.
The building inspection involves a visual inspection of all parts the interior and exterior of your property to detect safety hazards, major defects, minor defects and general maintenance.
Our timber pest inspections across Australia are done in accordance to Australian standards 4349.3 - 2010. The timber pest inspection involves a thorough visual inspection of the interior, including the roof void and sub-floor where access is possible, and exterior of the property for active termite.
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New Home Inspection
from $380.00 +GST
Before handing over large sums of money to your builder you have the right to ensure that each stage of the building works is completed to contractual standards with a new home inspection, or also referred to as a pre handover inspection report.
Our APBI building inspectors will provide you with an independent report:
Pre Slab Stage Inspection, cost from $330.00 +GST
Download slab stage sample report.
Frame Stage Inspection, cost from $330.00 +GST
Download frame stage sample report.
Lockup Inspection, cost from $330.00 +GST
Download a lockup stage sample report.
Completion/Pre Handover, cost from $350.00 +GST
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Dilapidation Inspection Report
from $400.00 +GST
A dilapidation inspection report with APBI seeks to document the condition of a property adjoining the works prior to any demolition and commencement of construction.
The report will itemise each defect found and include a photo of each. An Australian Property & Building Inspections (APBI) inspector will report on all internal and external areas and where required, the council assets.
The dilapidation inspection report is a useful tool in defence if any claims are made by the owner of a neighbouring property for damage they believe your building works have caused.
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Pre-Auction Inspection
from $350.00 +GST
A pre-auction building inspection report, completed by an Australian Property & Building Inspection accredited and qualified inspector, will be carried out in accordance with AS4349. 1-2007.
The report will provide pre-purchase advice regarding the state of the property at the date and time of the inspection.
The building inspection report will provide a visual inspection on the condition of:
Interior
Roof void
Exterior
Subfloor
Roof exterior.
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Asbestos Inspection
from $420.00 +GST
An asbestos inspection APBI will identify:
Friable (Class A): that is any asbestos material found under ground level, as well as a few older forms of insulation used in domestic heaters and stoves and in ceiling insulations products. Ceiling insulation containing asbestos was generally used in commercial buildings. In most cases, glass fibres have replaced asbestos in today's insulations products.
Bonded (Class B): that is any asbestos that is a fibre-cement product. The asbestos in firmly embedded in a hardened matrix. The bonded sheets are flat, corrugated or circular tubes.
Our qualified asbestos inspector will test your property for asbestos and you can download a sample asbestos report for your review.Contact Us
- Book online 24/7
- Request an instant online quote
- Call 03 8676 0636
- SMS 0417 998 905 (7am to 10pm)
- Email info@apbi.com.au
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Pre-Sale Inspection
from $350.00 +GST
A pre-sale building inspection report completed by a certified Australian Property & Building Inspections building inspector and carried out in accordance with AS4349. 1-2007.
The report will provide a buyer advice regarding the state of the property at the date and time of the inspection.
The building inspection report will provide a visual inspection on the condition of:
Interior
Roof void
Exterior
Subfloor
Roof exterior.
Download a sample pre-sale building inspection report.Contact Us
- Book online 24/7
- Request an instant online quote
- Call 03 8676 0636
- SMS 0417 998 905 (7am to 10pm)
- Email info@apbi.com.au
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Pest & Termite Inspection
from $380.00 +GST
Pests and termites can cause thousands of dollars of damage to the structure of a building if they are not identified and then managed by an experienced professional.
Our qualified pest and termite inspectors across Australia carry out each inspection in accordance with timber pest inspections AS4349.3.
The pest & termite inspection will test a property for pests and termites. The inspection also includes a visual inspection of the garden to identify areas susceptible to good breeding conditions.
Download a sample pest and termite building inspection report or review our pest inspection cost table.Contact Us
- Book online 24/7
- Request an instant online quote
- Call 03 8676 0636
- SMS 0417 998 905 (7am to 10pm)
- Email info@apbi.com.au
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13 January 2021
"Professional inspection done to my satisfaction!"
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13 January 2021
"They were very responsive and professional to work with. Thanks to them we identified a great deal of defects on the property. Although, I must say they missed one major defect(creaking flooring) which is tad upsetting given they found other defects which could've been missed easily. Overall, a mixed one for me."
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12 January 2021
"Amazing service provided that assisted with my final decision. Thank you so much."
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12 January 2021
"Good quality reports from building inspectors that actually take their time to fully inspect a property as opposed to others in the market. Great value for money and a must for any prospective buyers. I highly recommend and will be using these guys again."
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08 January 2021
"Great value and peace of mind when purchasing our new apartment. Quick, friendly and super professional."
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08 January 2021
"Very professional at a good value."
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07 January 2021
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21 December 2020
"Very detailed report. Fair price. Easy to contact and change the appointment. Amazing customer service. I already referred two of my friends and definitely recommend them to others. Thank guys and keep up the good work."
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10 November 2020
"Very good!!!"
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26 September 2020
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26 September 2020
"They are responsive and flexible to attend the inspection time"
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15 September 2020
"Was very happy with APBI service. I called them one week before handover.. Manisha from reception explained the process with the completion inspection. They were very flexible with appointment date and time. David was our inspector, he arrived on time and the report was sent to us within a few hours even though it usually takes 24 hours. The report stated all the defects in detail with photos aswell. Highly recommend APBI. Thanks Zainab :-)"
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26 August 2020
"Good and detailed report. Professional and helpful"
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17 August 2020
"Had to move quick on a property and was able to organise an pre-purchase inspection and was able to have it done within 48 hours. Report has photos and is easy to follow. Would use again"
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14 August 2020
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14 August 2020
"Used the services for Pest and structural inspection.It was ontime, professionally done, well communicated."
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12 August 2020
"Used APBI for a few pre-purchase building and pest inspection, they were very prompt with appointment booking. Inspector was also helpful with going through the post-inspection report + any recommended fix."
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07 August 2020
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07 August 2020
"APBI completed a building & pest inspection for us on a potential purchase. They were recommended to us and were priced well so we engaged them. I was very impressed with the turn around time and detail of the report. I even called the rep for a couple of questions of which they were more than happy to help elaborate on the report items. Would recommend their inspection services to family and friends."
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07 August 2020
"David was friendly and extremely thorough with his inspection. He had a sound knowledge of the Australian building standards and he took the time to explain issues to us in a clear and concise manner."
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29 July 2020
"Inspection scheduling is too quick, they are too responsive. I give them 4 star becasue, during my last inspection, inspector fail to notice some items that we have to deal with builder. Overall, its good experience!"
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27 July 2020
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24 July 2020
"We had a great experience with APBI, they were quick to book us in at short notice, provided valuable and honest appraisal of our property & were good value for money. Thanks"
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18 July 2020
"I contacted APBI as I needed a building and pest inspection completed asap. They were able to accommodate me within a couple of days and I had the full report by the next day. Very detailed and thorough. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a pre purchase inspection."
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07 July 2020
"They are responsive and flexible to attend the inspection time but I am not satisfied with detail report they are preparing. They are using system generated report with pre populated Yes/No kind of questionnaire along with standard clause of APBI and pictures taken during inspection but there is no technical details about the fault or recommendation according to VBA guidelines for builder to fix it. It doesn't add much value. I would recommend APBI to provide more description according to VBA code which can help builder to understand technical requirement and knowledge."
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26 June 2020
"This was my first time purchasing a property, and I was glad I went with APBI. They were affordable, and the service was quick and professional. They liaised with the agent to confirm a time and did a thorough inspection of the property! Would recommend - it was a very easy process!"
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10 June 2020
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10 June 2020
"Very responsive and quick turn around on the building and pest inspection report. Ispectory available on phone to discuss all issues identified after inspection."
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10 June 2020
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10 June 2020
"Well worth the peace of mind! Small up front cost could save you thousands in the future."
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02 June 2020
"Engaged APBI recently. Highly professional, ontime throught the tenure. Exhaustive reports & high attention to the details. Highly recommended."
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15 April 2020
"So far is a good experience using APBI. They gave prompt reply to the enquiries, and they done the inspection and reports in timely manner. The inspector is easy to be contacted. They also gave a very good price!"
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15 April 2020
"I needed an urgent Building Inspection for the purchase that I made. I contacted APBI team and explained my circumstances, they organized an inspection even earlier than what they first promised me and the report was ready and sent to me straight away."
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12 April 2020
"Very detailed and thorough report. Thank you for your business, much appreciated."
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11 April 2020
"I had a building inspection completed by APBI in February 2020. I had to reschedule at the last minute and the team were very understanding and easy to communicate with. The inspector showed up on time and was very respectful. He completed a very detailed report and was available for a follow up phone conversation which was extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend this service."
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11 April 2020
"Decent value, fast turn around Pre-Auction inspection. Good communication with real estate agents. Perhaps not as much detail in the "hard to reach" areas of the house as I would like, e.g. stumps under house. Also I think they missed some water damage in the garage ceiling, but nothing major."
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09 April 2020
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09 April 2020
"We would highly recommend APBI as they were prompt and extremely helpful in providing feedback and guidance even during the actual inspection."
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09 April 2020
"This company was easy to speak to and organise an appointment and everything was complete quickly would definitely use them again and recommend them"
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09 April 2020
"Good experience, professional and through report. Dealt with company a couple of times and very easy to deal with. Have referred clients to them for reports as needed."
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08 April 2020
"I had a few last minute properties to inspect prior to purchasing our first home. Not only did the team accommodate us quickly the report was complete also within a short time frame. The inspection looked at things we didn't even consider and we actually did not buy a property based on structural issue that could not be seen by everyday people like us. Thanks for saving us a ton!"
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08 April 2020
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08 April 2020
"As first home buyers, its nerve racking to go through you first build without any experience or know how. Im really happy I've found APBI also through recommendation of a previous customer. David the representative was really helpful even after the inspection for some follow up query. Absolutely recommend everyone to get your own private inspector when building, this is for your own peace of mind. Thank you APBI"
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07 April 2020
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07 April 2020
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07 April 2020
"I used ABPI for inspection for building and termite, I received reports for both on time and staff were prompt to book time and cater my needs. I contacted both inspectors later one to follow up and ask question and they were both professional and helpful. I recommend APBI for next inspection you may have."
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07 April 2020
"We hired Australian property and building inspections prior to attending an auction of a house that needed major renovations. Australian property and building inspections were so helpful from the minute I called to sending a staff member out within a couple of days. The report was promptly sent to my email a day after the inspection and was extremely thorough breaking down each part of the house which really put my mind at ease when attending the auction. Would not hesitate to contact for my next building inspection as very professional and efficient service Thankyou!"
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07 April 2020
"I had a pest and building inspection with APBI. Extremely happy with their service. Report was quite through and we'll presented. Recently referred them to my friend. Which went great again. Highly recommended."
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Some home inspections take less or more time depending on the degree of accessibility and depending on the number of defects found.
We then prepare the report and liaise with the client on the findings.
24 hours notice must be provided to cancel a booked property inspection. Once the property inspection has been completed payment must be made prior to a report being emailed or posted. No refunds will be available once an inspection has occurred.
Any requests for a refund must be made in writing to our accounts department:
- Email: accounts@apbi.com.au
- Post: Accounts Department, Level 14, 330 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000