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Pre-Purchase Inspection

What We're Looking For

Our Visual Inspections Include

Build & Pest

Water

The leading cause of home damage. We use moisture detection equipment extensively throughout your home.

Termites

Investigating for termite damage and conditions that put you at risk for future attacks.

Foundations

Getting under the floor to check the visible elements that support your house.

Cladding

Cracked brickwork, rotten weatherboards, visible signs of movement. Checking the condition of your homes external protection.

Bathroom/Laundry

The leading places for water damage. Rest assured we'll be checking for leaks and visible signs of water damage.

Kitchen

Cabinets, benchtop, pantry, sinks, splashback fixtures and leaks are our main focus in the kitchen.

Interior

All doors, windows, walls, and floors are checked for functionality and defects.

Appliances

Checking what we can by law, operating all oven, air‑conditioners, toilets and other appliances.

Roof

Inside the roof and on top, we check insulation, leaks, rust, gutters, roof sheets, tiles overflows and more.

Surrounding Area

The most important factors to your homes longevity are outside. Condition of trees and site drainage are critical for a sound home.

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Proud to be West

Use our interactive map to see if your inspection falls within our operating area.

Melbourne's western suburb inspection expert allows us to offer unique insight into your home.

  • Yarraville
  • Williamstown
  • Newport
  • Altona
  • Footscray
  • Werribee
  • CBD
  • Hoppers Crossing
  • Sunshine
  • Deer Park
  • Melton
  • Tarneit

Proud to be West

Use our interative map to see if your inspection falls within our operating area.

Melbourne's western suburb inspection expert allows us to offer unique insight into your home.

  • Yarraville
  • Williamstown
  • Newport
  • Altona
  • Footscray
  • Werribee
  • CBD
  • Hoppers Crossing
  • Sunshine
  • Deer Park
  • Melton
  • Tarneit

Pre-Purchase Inspection (house or unit)

Includes building inspection, pest assessments, and priority service.

$699/inspection

Features Included

  • Building inspection
  • Pest inspection
  • Priority service
  • Same-day report
  • Follow-up consultation
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Pre-Purchase Inspection (apartment)

Includes building inspection, pest assessments, and priority service.

$499/inspection

Features Included

  • Building inspection
  • Pest inspection
  • Priority service
  • Same-day report
  • Follow-up consultation
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Building and Pest Inspection Checkout

How It Works

Step 1 - Check Availability

 

Use our Check Availabilty form for our available time slots. 

We need to know the:
- Property address
- Agent's details
- Your details

After inspection time is confirmed, payment is required to secure your booking.

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Step 2 - Inspection Day

 

On inspection day:

- Build Pest West completes your inspection.
- Your inspector contacts you to explain their findings.
- You recieve your report the same day of inspection via email.

If you have any follow up questions your inspector will be happy to help.

 

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Frequently asked questions

I don't want to book online, is there another way?

Not a problem, call us on 0407 251 572. We'll do it over the phone for you.

Can I attend the pre-purchase inspection?

We encourage you to attend on inspection day, our inspectors are more than happy to show you their findings onsite rather than over the phone. For safety reasons, please wait until your inspector has completed their inspection, then they will guide you through their findings.

What happens if the inspection uncovers major defects?

If major defects are found ultimately you will need to make the decision if you'd still like to purchase the home. Once found, talk to the selling agent about them, in some cases you may be able to negotiate a price reduction. 

Are your inspectors registered builders?

All our inspectors have a current Domestic Builder Unlimited License with the Victorian Building Authority. 

Does Build Pest West use subcontractors?

No. Our inspectors are all full time employees. This ensures all inspections are done to the same high standard.

Are your inspectors insured?

Yes, all our inspectors have both professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

After I book when is the inspection date/time confirmed?

90% of inspection date/times are confirmed on the same day (if the booking is made in business hours). We understand that you'd want to know this as soon as possible and is our top priority after a new booking comes through.

After I book, when will the inspection take place?

90% of inspections take place within 3 days of booking. BPW will suggest our earliest availability to the selling agent. The agents are usually keen to get us in as soon as possible and is common for the inspection to take place the next day if schedules align. 

What happens if BPW doesn't have availability to do my inspection?

We have seen the work of many inspectors across melbourne and we will point you in the direction of inspectors we believe do quality work. BPW does not accept any fees/kickbacks from companies we refer to.
If you have already paid for an inspection online you will be refunded in full.  

Can Build & Pest West do an inspection outside of Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs?

Check our interactive map to see if your property is in our operating area. For anything outside these locations please call us on 0407 251 572.

Get In Touch with Build & Pest West

Have questions about pre-purchase inspections? One of our friendly team will be happy to talk you through anything you need.