Intergrity. Accuracy. Assurance.
Integrity. Accuracy. Assurance.
Oz Building Surveyors & Consultants
Pre-Purchase Building & Pest Inspections
Combined Inspection
Fast, compliant inspections and clear reports across Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
Building Only
Pest Only
Why a Pre-Purchase Inspection?
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Identify Hidden Defects
Support Your Negotiations
Avoid buying a money pit. We look beneath the surface to uncover major structural defects, rising damp, and pest damage that typical buyers often miss, saving you thousands in future repairs.
Knowledge is your best leverage. Our detailed reports provide the evidence needed to negotiate a lower sale price or request essential repairs before you commit to the contract.
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Compliant & Regulatory Reports
20+ Years of Victorian Expertise
Rest assured with reports that fully comply with Australian Standard AS 4349.1 and Victorian requirements. We provide a legally sound assessment of your potential property's condition.
Oz Building Surveyors & Consultants are independent, licensed Victorian Building Practitioners. We bring two decades of on-the-ground experience to every Melbourne property we inspect.
View our affordable inspection packages below
Our Inspection Process
Step 1: Arrival & External
We begin with a thorough evaluation of the property's exterior, checking foundations, site drainage, and structural integrity of the outer shell.
Step 2: Internal Audit
A deep dive into the interior, using thermal imaging and moisture meters to assess every room, roof space, and sub-floor for defects or pests.
Step 3: Reporting
We finalize our findings into a comprehensive, easy-to-read digital report delivered within 24 hours, including photo evidence and expert recommendations.
What We Inspect
Roofing & Exterior
Comprehensive check of roof tiles, cladding, gutters, and external drainage systems for structural integrity and weatherproofing.
Structural Framework
Technical assessment of the sub-floor, wall frames, and ceiling joists to identify cracking, subsidence, or movement issues.
Damp & Moisture
Utilizing advanced moisture meters and thermal imaging to detect hidden leaks, rising damp, and poor ventilation in wet areas.
Electrical Hazards
Visual review of main switchboards, safety switches, and visible wiring to identify high-level safety risks or non-compliance.
Plumbing Systems
Assessment of visible water pipes, hot water units, and internal drainage for leaks, pressure issues, and general functionality.
Pest Activity
Highly detailed search for termites, borers, and wood-destroying fungi using specialized detection tools and expert observation.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Pricing
Combined Building & Pest Inspection Pricing (Melbourne Metro)
- Single-storey, 2–4 bedroom home — $300 – $500 + GST
- Double-storey, 2–4 bedroom home — $400 – $600 + GST
- Double-storey, 5+ bedroom home — Price on request – contact us for a quote
- Apartments — From $350 + GST
Building Only Inspection Pricing (No Pest Inspection)
- Single-storey, 2–4 bedroom home — $200 – $400 + GST
- Double-storey, 2–4 bedroom home — $300 – $500 + GST
- Double-storey, 5+ bedroom home — From $550 + GST
- Apartments — From $300 + GST
Prestige homes and acreage properties: Please contact us directly for a tailored quote.
Travel surcharge: $50 for properties more than 50 km from Melbourne CBD. Travel surcharge and GST apply as per combined inspection pricing.
All combined inspection prices exclude GST and are subject to property size, condition and access.