Building Inspectors
Building Inspectors in Sydney
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What building inspectors do
A building inspector carries out a pre-purchase inspection and report on a property's condition — structural integrity, roof, drainage, dampness, movement, and safety hazards — usually combined with a timber-pest inspection covering termites, borers, and wood rot. The report is the buyer's main defence against expensive hidden defects before exchange. Most Sydney inspectors are licensed builders or qualified surveyors working to the Australian Standards for pre-purchase inspections.
Typical Sydney cost
A combined building-and-pest inspection in Sydney typically costs $450 to $750 for a standard house, $600 to $900 for larger or older homes, and around $250 to $400 for a strata report on an apartment. Reports are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours of the inspection.
How to choose a building inspectors
Building inspections should be carried out to AS 4349.1 (property inspections) and AS 4349.3 (timber pest inspections). Inspectors who are also licensed builders hold a licence with NSW Fair Trading under the Home Building Act 1989; confirm current Professional Indemnity insurance. The four signals to confirm before engaging: Reports written to AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3, referenced in the report itself; Licensed builder or qualified surveyor with current Professional Indemnity + Public Liability insurance; A sample report you can read before booking — vague reports shift risk back to you; Combined building + pest in one visit, with photos and a clear major/minor defect summary.
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How much does a building and pest inspection cost in Sydney?
A combined building-and-pest inspection on a standard Sydney house is typically $450 to $750, rising to $600 to $900 for larger or older properties. An apartment usually needs a strata report instead (around $250 to $400). It is the cheapest insurance you can buy before committing to a purchase — a single missed structural or termite issue costs far more than the report.
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