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5.0(225)Australian Energy Assessments
Melbourne, VIC“Kris was quite helpful. Gained lot of insights, who would have thought honeycomb blinds could make such a difference in ...”
5.0(51)IWH Building Surveyors & Consultants
North Melbourne, VIC“To the team at IWH - Issac, Shirley and Jennifer, you guys have been amazing to deal with. 5/5!”
5.0(28)BIS Pool & Building Inspections
Melbourne, VIC“Solomon gets it. He understands what is needed, and how to help the customer meet the regulations. He made the process ...”
5.0(21)Paramount Structural Engineers - Melbourne
Docklands, VIC“Many thanks Nav for you excellent, prompt, professional service! Highly recommend.”
5.0(12)Buy Wise Building and Pest Inspections Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC“Fantastic experience, will use again. Thorough inspection and report that is clear and easy to understand. Must have ser...”
- BI5.0(11)
Building Inspections Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC“Kieran has been a pleasure to deal with on my renovation project. Calm, professional, knowledgeable, very helpful, detai...”
- FH5.0(7)
Foundry Home Inspection
Melbourne, VIC“They are really helpful, efficient and supportive. I requested a structural and pre-purchase inspection the day before a...”
- JB5.0(6)
JB Barrier Services
Melbourne, VIC“Timely and efficient service that I would happily use again. Rob C”
- IB5.0(2)
IRON BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Southbank, VIC“Great experience with Building Inspiration Service. The team was helpful, professional, and made the whole process smoot...”
- SB5.0(2)
Southbank Building Inspections
Southbank, VIC“Highly recommended. Greg was professional , reliable and provided a quality pre-purchase inspection and report of the ap...”
- SM5.0(1)
SALMAN MAKTAB
Melbourne, VIC“Great engineering service and price. Tony is a highly skilled engineer who took his time to explain the problem in detai...”
4.9(183)Site Inspections | Forensic Level Inspections
Melbourne, VIC“Worth every penny! Site Inspections will roll up on time with multiple Site Inspectors, advanced equipment and take as l...”
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What to expect when hiring building inspectors in Melbourne City
From what the job should cost to how to compare quotes — here's what's worth knowing before you book Melbourne City building inspectors.
The cost
What building inspection costs across Melbourne City
Building Inspection across Melbourne City usually runs $1,095 – $2,283 for pre-purchase inspection, and $1,078 – $2,976 for new build stage inspections. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number — it's free.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
$1,095 – $2,283
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New Build Stage Inspections
$1,078 – $2,976
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Handover & Defects Inspection
$1,029 – $2,596
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The shortlist
What to look for in Melbourne City building inspectors
A good building inspector isn't just the cheapest — it's the one whose track record, credentials and quote you can stand behind. Here's what's worth weighing before you shortlist.
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The detail
What a good building inspection quote includes
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each building inspector's quote covers before you choose.
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Licence. State building licence and ABN, so you can verify them.
Indemnity insurance. PI cover protects you if they miss a major defect.
AS 4349.1 standard. Inspection follows the pre-purchase Australian Standard.
Scope. Roof void, subfloor, structural, interior, exterior and drainage.
Exclusions. Pest, concealed services and inaccessible areas, listed clearly.
Fixed price. One price with GST shown, no surprise fees.
Licensing & Compliance
Licensed tradeBuilding Inspector licensing in Victoria
Building Inspector work is regulated in Victoria. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.
What to look for
- Valid state building inspector or building certifier registration displayed
- ABN with active GST registration
- Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
- Professional indemnity insurance ($1M minimum)
- Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) membership
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