How much do building inspectors typically charge?

Costs vary depending on the type of inspection, property size, report detail and travel required. Many building inspectors charge an hourly rate plus a call-out fee, with higher rates for after-hours attendance. This page shows live pricing to help you compare quotes.

Do building inspectors charge call-out fees?

Yes — many building inspectors charge a call-out fee to attend and assess a property. That fee typically covers travel and the initial assessment and is separate from the hourly rate and any report costs. It's sensible to confirm any call-out or minimum charges when requesting quotes.

Do building inspectors need a licence in Australia?

Yes. Building inspection and certifying work generally needs to be carried out by a licensed or registered building inspector or certifier under state and territory rules. In New South Wales the responsible authority is the NSW Building Commission (formerly NSW Fair Trading). Look for providers who display valid state registration, an ABN with GST registration and appropriate public liability and professional indemnity insurance.

Top Building Inspectors near Cotham

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Average rating of Building Inspectors servicing Cotham

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JB
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JJM Building Consultants
Plumpton, VIC19.9 km
BE
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Betül
Meadow Heights, VIC20.0 km
OB
4.8(101)
OCPS Building Inspections
Parkdale, VIC20.5 km
“Very happy with the service provided. The report was very thorough and comprehensive. Would recommend OCPS Building Insp...”
BA
4.8(92)
Building and Pest Inspection Melbourne
Cotham, VIC28.6 km
“Definitely recommend! Spoke to Paul this morning about getting building and pest inspection done on a property me and my...”
DH
4.9(60)
Dream Home Inspections - Pre-purchase - Building & Pest Inspections -Melton, Aintree, Fraser Rise, Deanside, Caroline Springs
Caroline Springs, VIC27.9 km
“Max organized B&P for me at short notice. Further he took time to explain me the report in detail. Excellent professiona...”
SP
4.8(81)
SPI Property Inspections
Boronia, VIC21.6 km
“I had a great experience with SPI. The inspection was thorough, detailed, and carried out with a high level of professio...”
DF
5.0(40)
Diamond Foundations
Croydon, VIC22.1 km
“I never write reviews, but these guys deserve all the positive feedback. We needed some work done at short notice. Brett...”
RP
4.9(48)
Resicert Property and Pest Inspections - Melbourne West
Burnside Heights, VIC26.8 km
J&
2.7(3)
Jo & Will Inspections
Greenvale, VIC18.2 km
TB
4.9(46)
Topnotch Building Inspections
Lysterfield, VIC26.2 km
“One of the best in the business. Goes far and beyond and nothing escapes his eye. Extremely professional with a care fa...”
IB
4.7(89)
iSPECT Building Inspections - Caroline Springs
Caroline Springs, VIC27.9 km
“I had a great experience in hiring iSPECT for my pre-purchase building and pest inspection. They were professional, thor...”
RT
3.2(18)
Red Textas
Brighton, VIC10.7 km

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Top Building Inspectors near Cotham

JJM Building Consultants

Betül

OCPS Building Inspections

Building and Pest Inspection Melbourne

Dream Home Inspections - Pre-purchase - Building & Pest Inspections -Melton, Aintree, Fraser Rise, Deanside, Caroline Springs

SPI Property Inspections

Diamond Foundations

Resicert Property and Pest Inspections - Melbourne West

Jo & Will Inspections

Topnotch Building Inspections

iSPECT Building Inspections - Caroline Springs

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