Looking for a pre-purchase building inspection in Brisbane West?

Don't leave your biggest life investment to chance—ensure confidence and peace of mind with a pre-purchase building inspection. Our inspections empower you to make informed decisions, potentially saving thousands on unforeseen repairs.

Choose convenience with both pre-purchase building and termite/pest inspections on the same day, receiving detailed reports within 24 hours.

Simplify, save, and stay smart with Inspect My Home.

  • Certified Inspectors: Our team comprises fully licensed and qualified building and pest inspectors.
  • Swift, Detailed Reports: Get a comprehensive, easy-to-understand report with photos and clear explanations within 24 hours.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: We utilise the latest thermal and moisture sensors for precise and effective inspections.
  • Local Expertise & Support: Our local inspectors are well-versed in common pest issues and local construction practices. We're dedicated to supporting our community throughout your property journey.

Join us at the inspection for a verbal assessment and answers to your questions.
Book your inspection online or contact us for a quote on 1300 337 447.

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Building and Pest Inspections Brisbane West

Inspect My Home has been providing prospective home buyers with informative and independent property inspections throughout greater Brisbane and surrounding regions since 1995. You can have confidence in our reports as each of our building inspectors is licensed and insured, and operate in accordance with Australian Standards.

Building & Pest Inspection Cost in West Brisbane

Our property inspection prices depend on a range of factors such as the size of the property being inspected and the type of inspection you need. View approximate prices below, or for a detailed quote please contact Inspect My Home Brisbane today. 

  • Apartments of approximately 100sq meters from $460.00 (incl. GST)
  • Standard house up to 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms from $515.00 (including GST)
  • Standard house up to 3 bedrooms & 1 bathrooms from $530.00 (including GST)
  • Standard house based on 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms from $540.00 (including GST)
Best Value
  • Building Inspection Only - from $380.00 (including GST)
  • Pest Inspection Only - from $330.00 (including GST)
  • Asbestos Audit - POA
  • Handover Inspection Report - POA
  • Annual Pest/Termite Inspection & General Spray - from $330.00 (including GST)
  • General Spray - from $180.00 (including GST)
  • Building/Maintenance Inspection - POA
  • Pest Inspection, General Spray and Building/Maintenance Inspection - POA

 

What's Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection? 

Martin, your licenced inspector for Brisbane West, is a trained professional. He will liaise with yourself and the real estate agents to organise a suitable time for the inspection (which you are encouraged to attend). During your property inspection, Martin will thoroughly check the property for termites and pests, any termite damage and other structural damage or defects on both the interior and exterior of the building. 

Our easy to follow report will include a description of the property, materials used in construction, plus any points of interest the inspector noticed and will be available within 24 hours of your inspection.

Find out what's not included in a build and pest inspection. See examples of common problems we have found during building and pest inspections around Brisbane.

The Building Inspection Component

While the property might look great on the surface, it's essential to get a second opinion from a qualified building inspector.

A trained building inspection expert can spot real problems and potential ones that could be expensive to fix. They'll keep an eye out for issues and make sure the seller isn't hiding any damage.

The inspector will come prepared with all of the necessary tools and equipment to check for visible defects. If needed, your inspector can use radar and thermal equipment to look inside walls and hidden spaces.

The Pest Inspection Component

Termites are a common problem affecting homeowners in Queensland. The statistics say that termites impact 1 in every 4 homes during the lifetime of the property.

Our inspectors use advanced technology designed to find evidence of pests without causing physical damage to your property.

Using a mixture of expert knowledge as well as moisture detection, thermal, and radar tools, your inspector can peer into walls, ceilings, and floors without causing any damage to your prospective property.

The Report

Our pre-purchase building and pest reports are prepared in accordance with Australian Standards (AS 4349.1-2007 and AS 4349.3)

If any issues that could potentially compromise the property are found, the report can be used as evidence to either exit your contract or strengthen your negotiating position.

Our reports are written in plain english, contain photos and you can always give your inspector a call to answer any questions you may have.

Inspection Service Area

Inspect My Home are the building and pest inspection specialists for South East Queensland, servicing the entire Brisbane region and west through to Ipswich and surrounding areas. Our West Brisbane and Forest Lake service area includes:

Brisbane West Service Area

  • Anstead
  • Auchenflower
  • Bardon
  • Bellbowrie
  • Chapel Hill
  • Ferny Grove
  • Fig Tree Pocket
  • Gaythorne
  • Indooroopilly
  • Ironside
  • Jay Park
  • Kenmore
  • Kenmore Hills
  • Keperra
  • Mitchelton
  • Moggill
  • Mount Coot-tha
  • Pinjarra Hills
  • Pullenvale
  • St Lucia
  • Taringa
  • The Gap
  • Toowong
  • Upper Kendron

Forest Lake Service Area

  • Augustine Heights
  • Bellbird Park
  • Brookwater
  • Camira
  • Carole Park
  • Darra
  • Durack
  • Ellen Grove
  • Forestdale
  • Gailes
  • Goodna
  • Heathwood
  • Inala
  • Jamboree Heights
  • Jindallee
  • Mount Ommaney
  • Richlands
  • Riverhills
  • Seventeen Mile Rocks
  • Springfield
  • Springfield Lakes
  • Sumner
  • Westlake

We provide building and pest inspections throughout Greater Brisbane including Bayside, Brisbane Southside, Northern Brisbane, the CBD, Ipswich and the Beenleigh and Logan area. To find out if we service your area, use our suburb finder above.

Martin: Brisbane West Building & Pest Inspector

Your local inspector for the Western suburbs of Brisbane and Forest Lake area is Martin, servicing all West Brisbane suburbs including Auchenflower, Ferny Grove, Springfield Lakes, Goodna and Chapel Hill. He has been with Inspect My Home for 20 years and has carried out more than 9,000 building and pest inspections in that time.

Prior to joining the company, Martin had been working within the building industry for 35 years. Martin is a licensed building and pest inspector and can also conduct commercial Asbestos Audits. His vast experience and knowledge is a real asset to Inspect My Home and our clients. Martin has called Brisbane home since shifting from Melbourne some 20 years ago. 

In this article, Martin explains the importance of regular inspections and some of the worst findings uncovered during inspections around Brisbane.

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Information & FAQs

Below these commonly asked questions are a series of downloadable guides. These will help you select the right services and make an informed decision about your requirements. View sample building & pest reports.

Would you buy a used car without getting an expert to look for possible mechanical issues before your purchase? Well, the same principle applies when buying a home or property! It is important to get a professional to thoroughly inspect the property to get a true understanding of the property condition.

As a licensed building inspector, we have the years of experience and knowledge needed to find the most common building faults, as well as any significant structural damage, potential issues, evidence of termite activity,  or other building issues.

Yes. Getting a handover report will ensure you are protected from any substandard workmanship and builders that may cut corners when building your new home. Taking place prior to the purchaser taking possession of their new home, a handover inspection will ensure your home is ready to move in to and will highlight in detail any defects and imperfections, plus it will protect you in the future if you decide to sell.

We pride ourselves on our fast report turnaround and quality service. We usually conduct a building inspection within 48 hours of your inspection request. Your report will be available within 24 hours, emailed through to your chosen email address. However, in an urgent situation, we will endeavour to complete the inspection within 24 hours, and upon request, your reports can be made available on the day of the inspection.

Yes, we encourage you to be on site on the day of the inspection if possible. We will also liaise with the selling agent/vendor on your behalf to organise access to the property, we will then notify you of the inspection day and time.

Yes of course - all of our building and pest inspectors are available to discuss the contents of their reports with the owner of the report.

Inspect My Home is Australia's most experienced building and pest inspection company. We have been conducting inspections now for over 15 years. Read more about our company.

Inspect My Home is a fully licenced and insured building inspection company providing a professional service. Our all inspectors and employees are covered by professional indemnity. Get to know more about us.

Inspect My Home will conduct inspections only in accordance with Australian Standards AS4349.1 (Building Inspections) and AS4349.3 (Pest Inspections)

All reports are comprehensive and are written in an easy to understand format. View a sample building report.

No, it is not expensive. It is a small investment to receive an informative assessment regarding the condition of a property which could save you thousands of dollars, particularly if major structural issues are uncovered. View our building & pest inspections pricing.

You can pay by credit card when making your booking and this will then be processed on the day of the inspection. You can find a comprehensive list of pricing for building and pest inspections by following the link.

You can call us on 1300 337 447 and speak with one of our friendly staff, or you can save time by filling out our convenient online form and book online.

We hope this information is of value to you and you choose Inspect My Home to carry out your next building inspection. We look forward to being of service to you.

WARNING!! - beware it is no longer compulsory in Queensland for an individual or company conducting inspections to have professional indemnity insurance - make sure the company you choose is insured! Find out more.

Inspect My Home are one of the largest providers in Australia, providing a full range of professional property inspection services in the following locations:

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To find out if we service your area and to find your closest building inspector, enter your location in our search bar below.

Typically the buyer organises the building and pest inspection, however we are often approached by sellers who are looking to get a pre-sale inspection. 

Yes we do. We can inspect your property and provide reports such as:

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