DC Building Inspectors

Our Services

Pre-purchase building and pest inspection

Pre Purchase Building & Pest Inspections

Pre Purchase Building Inspections (Including Cost Estimates)

Private Building Inspections Construction Stages

Building & Pest Inspections conducted by a VBA Registered Building Practitioner. Click the link below for our inspection checklist and equipment used.

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Construction stage private building inspection services in Melbourne

Private Building Inspections Construction Stages

Pre Purchase Building Inspections (Including Cost Estimates)

Private Building Inspections Construction Stages

Private Building Inspections conducted at all the critical construction stages of your new home build.

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Pre Purchase Building Inspections (Including Cost Estimates)

Building Inspections with detailed renovation/building cost estimates to give you financial confidence before you take on your home renovation project.

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Why Choose Us?

Registered Building Practitioners & Qualified Inspectors

Victorian Building Authority Registered Building Practitioner

Fully qualified to inspect your future dream home.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

Registered Building Practitioners & Qualified Inspectors

Construction Management Bachelor Degree, School of Property, Construction and Project Management

Tertiary qualified, putting us a cut above the rest.

White Card Accredited

Registered Building Practitioners & Qualified Inspectors

Safety is no joke. We understand the key safety requirements while conducting an inspection on site.

50+ Years Combined Industry Experience

Construction Inspector on the phone holding drawings with a hard hat and high visibility vest

Extensive industry expertise and inspections conducted throughout Melbourne. Know that your inspections are undertaken with an experienced eye for detail.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Comprehensively insured business.

Same Day Reports

Happy after reading Pre Purchase Building Inspection Report

We know your home is the biggest and most exciting investment of your life. We provide same day reports so you don't have to wait longer than you should to buy your dream home.

Major Defects Found !

Thermal Imaging Reveals Leaking Bathroom !

Our clients added a shower leak test to their new build final inspection, the test revealed a faulty waterproof membrane!

We saved our clients a potential $30,000 bathroom rectification cost before they moved into their brand new home !

Structural Defect Lurking in the Roof !

This new build final inspection revealed cut truss webbing to make way for a ducted heating unit in the roof void.

A structural defect requiring a rectification design from a structural engineer and additional strengthening costing $18,000 to rectify !

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive the report ?

Reports are guaranteed on the same day of the inspection.

Can I be at the inspection and talk to the inspector on the day ?

Yes. There is no problem with attending the inspection, and we encourage it. After the inspectors have gathered all the information for the report, you are able to talk to them about issues they have found.

I'm Buying - Should I get an inspection before or after I make an offer ?

Yes, we encourage our clients to attend the building inspection so they can ask questions and get a better understanding of any issues that are found. However, if you can't be present, we will provide a detailed report with photos and descriptions of any issues.

I'm Buying - The house I'm buying is brand new, do I even need an inspection ?

The answer is yes. For newly built properties we conduct a new build defect inspection where we assess the home against relevant Australian Construction Standards, National Construction Code, Building Code and VBA Standards and Tolerances Guide. This report can be sent to the vendor and relevant builder for rectification as the home would still fall under the 10 year builders warranty period. It is important to note a standard building and pest inspection is does not allow an inspector to comment on relevant standards hence why we recommend a building defects inspection as detailed above.

I'm Buying - Can I use the report to negotiate the purchase price with the vendor ?

Absolutely, we recommend having trades provide you with quotations for any defects to allow you to negotiate the purchase price with the vendor. We are also registered Quantity Surveyors and are qualified to provide cost advice to you for negotiation purposes. Contact our office for further detail.

I'm Buying - How long does the inspection take ?

Between 1-3 hours. This heavily depends on the size and quality of the home. Older homes usually take a minimum of 2 hours whilst apartments and units can take up to a minimum of 1 hour to inspect.

I'm Building - I need all the stages of construction inspected ?

We have you covered, we offer comprehensive staged building inspections for your newly built property.

I'm Building - Is my builder required to fix all the defects found on your report ?

Absolutely ! All the defects we report are backed up with photographic evidence and references to the particular Australian Standard that has been breached. The builder is required to rectify ALL defects found on our reports.

I'm Building - Can my builder deny access to conduct inspections ?

Provided that you hold a Domestic Building Contract with your builder, the builder cannot deny you access to your property to have an independent inspection conducted.

Please note that if you give the builder more than two working days’ notice of your requirement to enter the home, the builder MUST open the dwelling under the "Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995", part 2 section 19 (Victoria).

You can lodge a complaint with the DBDRV if they refuse. In other words, if the builder has been notified, then he or she must open the dwelling.

Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995Act No. 91/1995Part 2—Provisions that Apply to all Domestic Building Contracts Access to building site

(1) A builder must permit the building owner (or a person authorised by the building owner) to have reasonable access to the building site and to view any part of the building works.

Penalty: 20 penalty units.

I'm Building - What happens if the builder doesn't rectify the defects found in your inspection report ?

If the defects are non-compliant under the Building Act, Building Regulations, National Construction Code, the relevant Australian Standards, Guidelines and Tolerances then we recommend that you contact your builder to discuss your concerns.

You will be able to request to have your concerns escalated to the Construction Manager or the Building Manager. If you are unhappy with the response from your builder and need more information on actions you can take, we would recommend that you speak with Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria. They can be contacted via their website at www.dbdrv.vic.gov.au

I'm Building - Which stage(s) are most important to have inspected ?

We recommend that all stages are carried out to ensure peace of mind throughout your build. Remember, the building surveyor will not spend near as much time as one of our inspectors will on site. It is important to have an inspector inspect each stage of construction thoroughly.

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Our Services

Pre Purchase Building & Pest Inspections

Pre Purchase Building Inspections (Including Cost Estimates)

Private Building Inspections Construction Stages

Private Building Inspections Construction Stages

Pre Purchase Building Inspections (Including Cost Estimates)

Private Building Inspections Construction Stages

Pre Purchase Building Inspections (Including Cost Estimates)

Pre Purchase Building Inspections (Including Cost Estimates)

Pre Purchase Building Inspections (Including Cost Estimates)

Why Choose Us?

Registered Building Practitioners & Qualified Inspectors

Registered Building Practitioners & Qualified Inspectors

Registered Building Practitioners & Qualified Inspectors

Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

Registered Building Practitioners & Qualified Inspectors

Registered Building Practitioners & Qualified Inspectors

White Card Accredited

Registered Building Practitioners & Qualified Inspectors

50+ Years Combined Industry Experience

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Same Day Reports

Major Defects Found !

Thermal Imaging Reveals Leaking Bathroom !

Structural Defect Lurking in the Roof !

Frequently Asked Questions

Building Inspectors - Melbourne