Your Trusted Independent Building Inspectors & Defect Reporting Experts

Clear and practical reports you can trust – delivered to you within 24 hours.

Buying or building a home is a big deal—and you want to be sure everything’s done right along the way. But it’s difficult to tell with an untrained eye.

We give you independent, expert building inspections and easy-to-understand defect reports you can rely on.

With over 30 years of experience in building and construction, we know exactly where problems like cracks, leaks, poor workmanship or safety risks hide.

Whether you’re buying, building, or investing, we give you the clear facts to make smart property decisions.

Building Inspection Melbourne – Expert Building Inspector in Melbourne

Fast, independent building inspection services in Melbourne. Receive clear 24-hr PDF reports, detailed photos and practical advice you can trust.

Our Services

We Deal With Every Aspect Of Building Inspections in Melbourne

Whether you are buying, bidding at auction, constructing or enforcing warranty, our Melbourne building inspection services cover you end to end. Choose from individual stage inspections or our 5 Stage Construction Package. Every report is delivered within 24 hours and aligned with the National Construction Code and current Australian Standards.

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Pre-Slab/Steel Inspections

Know the real condition before you sign. We assess structure, moisture, roof space, subfloor and wet areas, then send a photo rich report within 24 hours.

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Timber Frame Inspections

Tight deadline? We inspect quickly and give you a concise summary so you can bid with confidence and avoid nasty surprises.

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Lock-Up/Pre-Plaster Inspections

Within 3, 6 or 12 months of handover we find issues you can push back to the builder under warranty obligations.

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Fixing & Waterproofing Inspections

Slab, frame, lock up, fixing and pre handover. We check each stage against plans and standards so defects are picked up while the builder is still on site.

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Final Inspection/ Practical Completion Inspection(PCI)

Detailed handover inspection and defect list. Only release the final payment once everything is finished to specification.

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5-Stage Inspection Package

Don’t leave the quality of your dream home to chance. Designed for homeowners across Melbourne, our complete 5-Stage Inspection Package.

Let’s Book Your Melbourne Building Inspection Today

Call us now 0424797401

Why choose us?

We assess structure, roof space, subfloor if accessible, wet areas, plumbing fixtures, moisture readings and safety issues. You receive a PDF with photos and priorities.

Most reports arrive within 24 hours. If you have an urgent auction or cooling off period, tell us and we will prioritise it.

We can provide ballpark figures. For quotes, we recommend licensed trades.

Yes. We carry professional indemnity and public liability insurance and follow AS 4349 standards.

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Don’t risk hidden defects or expensive surprises after handover. Our independent inspectors will give you a clear picture of the property—so you can move forward with confidence.

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About Build Check Inspections

The Independent Report You Need To Make A Smart Property Decision in Melbourne

Buying or building in Melbourne is one of your biggest investments. You need clear facts, not sales spin. Build Check Inspections delivers AS 4349-1 compliant building inspection reports covering structure, moisture, roof areas, plumbing and safety hazards. With transparent pricing, a 24-hr PDF turnaround and a follow-up consult, our expert building inspectors in Melbourne leave no surprises.

Want to know who will be on site and how we work?

About Build Check Inspections

The Independent Report You Need To Make A Smart Property Decision in Melbourne

Buying or building in Melbourne is one of your biggest investments. You need clear facts, not sales spin. Build Check Inspections delivers AS 4349-1 compliant building inspection reports covering structure, moisture, roof areas, plumbing and safety hazards. With transparent pricing, a 24-hr PDF turnaround and a follow-up consult, our expert building inspectors in Melbourne leave no surprises.

Want to know who will be on site and how we work?

A Quick Look At Our Recent Work

Recent Inspections

A Quick Look At Our Recent Work

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Awesome Service!

“ Clear, fast and thorough. The report helped us negotiate repairs before settlement. Highly recommend. ”

Emily A.

South Yarra
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" Professional and independent. The PCI list forced our builder to fix everything before handover. Money well spent. "

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Our Team

Meet The Inspectors You Will Actually Speak To

Real people with trade backgrounds and a passion for clear reporting. We answer the phone and explain things until you are comfortable.

Bill Banabakis

Senior Building Inspector

Megan Holloway

Senior Building Inspector

Harold Marshall

Senior Building Inspector

Bradley Simmons

Senior Building Inspector

Inspections Completed Across Melbourne

Quality You Can Measure, Not Just Promise

We back every inspection with clear photos, plain English findings and fast delivery. Here is how we perform on the things clients care about most.

Reports delivered within 24 hours
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Clients who recommend us to friends
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Service areas we cover across all of Melbourne

Our Melbourne Service Areas

Abbotsford · Aberfeldie · Airport West · Albanvale · Albert Park · Albion · Alphington · Altona · Altona Meadows · Altona North · Ardeer · Armadale · Ascot Vale · Ashburton · Ashwood · Aspendale · Aspendale Gardens · Attwood · Avondale Heights · Balaclava · Balwyn · Balwyn North · Bangholme · Bayswater · Bayswater North · Beaconsfield · Beaumaris · Bellfield · Belgrave · Belgrave Heights · Belgrave South · Bentleigh · Bentleigh East · Berwick · Black Rock · Blackburn · Blackburn North · Blackburn South · Bonbeach · Boronia · Box Hill · Box Hill North · Box Hill South · Braybrook · Brighton · Brighton East · Brighton North · Broadmeadows · Brookfield · Brunswick · Brunswick East · Brunswick North · Brunswick West · Bulleen · Burwood · Burwood East · Burnley · Camberwell · Campbellfield · Canterbury · Carlton · Carlton North · Carnegie · Caroline Springs · Carrum · Caulfield · Caulfield East · Caulfield North · Caulfield South · Chadstone · Cheltenham · Chirnside Park · Clifton Hill · Coburg · Coburg North · Coburg West · Collingwood · Coolaroo · Cranbourne · Cremorne · Croydon · Croydon Hills · Croydon North · Croydon South · Dandenong · Doncaster · Doncaster East · Donvale · Doreen · Doveton · Eaglemont · Epping · Essendon · Essendon North · Essendon West · Fairfield · Fitzroy · Fitzroy North · Forest Hill · Footscray · Frankston · Glen Iris · Glen Waverley · Greensborough · Hawthorn · Heidelberg · Heidelberg Heights · Heidelberg West · Hoppers Crossing · Hughesdale · Keilor · Kensington · Keysborough · Kilsyth · Kingsbury · Knoxfield · Maidstone · Malvern · Malvern East · Maribyrnong · McKinnon · Mentone · Melton · Middle Park · Mill Park · Mitcham · Mont Albert · Mont Albert North · Moorabbin · Mordialloc · Murrumbeena · Narre Warren · Newport · North Melbourne · Northcote · Nunawading · Oakleigh · Oakleigh East · Oakleigh South · Officer · Pascoe Vale · Pascoe Vale South · Preston · Reservoir · Ringwood · Ringwood East · Ringwood North · Ripponlea · Rowville · Sandringham · Scoresby · Seaford · Southbank · South Melbourne · South Yarra · Springvale · St Albans · St Kilda · St Kilda East · Sunshine · Sunshine North · Sunshine West · Surrey Hills · Thomastown · Thornbury · Toorak · Vermont · Vermont South · Viewbank · Wantirna · Wantirna South · Warrandyte · Warranwood · Watsonia · Watsonia North · Werribee · West Footscray · West Melbourne · Whittlesea · Williamstown · Williamstown North · Windsor · Wolli Creek · Wyndham Vale · Yallambie · Yarra Glen · Yarra Junction · Yarraville

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