Building and Pest Inspections Sydney North Shore

Are you looking at buying a property across the harbour in the upper or lower North Shore? With vast experience and extensive local knowledge, our building and pest inspectors provide comprehensive reports to ensure you can make an informed decision and buy your property with confidence.

From Mosman to Castle Cove, Sydney's North Shore is an increasingly popular area for new homeowners and property investors. Craig is a fully licensed and insured, diligent building and pest inspector who will strive to ensure you have enough information to make an informed decision when purchasing your new property or feel supported when having your current home inspected.

You will then be provided with an easy-to-follow report including an abundance of relevant photos. If you have any questions pertaining to the report, Craig will be happy to assist you.

Book your building and pest inspection in Sydney's North Shore today. Call 02 9420 2844 or book online.

Building & Pest Inspection Prices in Sydney's North Shore

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

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Apartments of approximately 100sq meters from $440 (incl. GST)
Property up to 3 bedrooms & 1 bathrooms from $510 (incl. GST)
Property based on 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms from $520 (incl. GST)

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Building Inspection Only - from $360.00 (including GST)
Pest Inspection Only - from $330.00 (including GST)
Condition/Dilapidation Inspection - POA
Handover Report - POA
Special Purpose Inspection - POA

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 . 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 Sydney building and pest inspection specialists, covering the North Shore and it's surrounding regions, including:

Artarmon
Balmoral
Beauty Point
Beecroft
Bobin Heads
Brooklyn
Cammeray
Castle Cove
Castle Crag
Chatswood
Cheltenham
Clifton Gardens
Cowan
Cremorne

Crosslands
Crows Nest
Denistone
Dural
Eastwood
Epping
Gladesville
Gore Hill
Henley
Hornsby
Hunters Hill
Huntleys Point
Kirribilli
Lane Cove

Lavender Bay
Linley Point
Macquarie Park
Meadow Bank
Mosmans Bay
Naremburn
Neutral Bay
North Sydney
North Turramurra
Pennant Hills
Pymble
Ryde
Turramurra
Wahroonga

Craig: Sydney North Shore Building & Pest Inspector

Craig is a fully licensed and insured, diligent building and pest inspector with over 25 years in the building industry. Having run his own highly regarded building company as a fully qualified builder, Craig brings extensive knowledge and experience to the property inspection industry.

Born and raised on the Northern Beaches, Craig has been a resident for 48 years and with his local knowledge will strive to ensure you have enough information to make an informed decision when purchasing your new property or feel supported when having your current home inspected. Craig will be looking for evidence of termites or termite damage as well as any structural damage or defects that may be affecting your property.

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.

1. Why should I get a building or pest inspection?

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.

2. Do I need an inspection for a brand new house?

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.

3. How soon could my inspection be carried out? My contract deadline date is near...

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.

4. Can I be present during the inspection? Do I need to arrange access to the property with the vendor/agent?

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.

5. Can I speak with the inspectors?

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.

6. How long has your business been operating?

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.

7. Is your company licenced?

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.

8. What standard will your inspections be conducted to?

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

9. Do you provide detailed reports?

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

10. Is it expensive to have a Building & Pest Inspection?

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.

11. How & when do I pay for reports?

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.

12. How do I book an inspection?

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.

13. What areas do you service?

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

Queensland

New South Wales

Western Australia

Perth

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

14. Who organises the inspection? The buyer or seller?

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.