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Pre-purchase inspections
from $330.00 +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 $350.00 +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 $350.00 +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 $380.00 +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 $330.00 +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 $330.00 +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 $330.00 +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 $350.00 +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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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