We stand apart from less reputable building inspectors in Melbourne through our full licensing, comprehensive insurance, and extensive industry experience. Backed by strong technical expertise, our professional building inspections play a critical role in the home-buying process, helping buyers and homeowners understand the true condition of a property before committing – especially at auction.
By identifying structural issues, defects, and potential risks early, our building inspection services provide clear, reliable insights—giving you the confidence to proceed, negotiate, or walk away before signing contracts.
Buying, selling, or maintaining a property is a major decision. At Elevate Building Inspections, we provide comprehensive Melbourne building inspections to help you understand a property’s true condition before you commit.
Our licensed and fully insured building inspectors deliver clear, independent reports that identify defects, risks, and maintenance issues — giving you confidence, clarity, and peace of mind at every stage of the property journey.
All property inspections are conducted in accordance with Australian Standards, assessing structural integrity, safety issues, timber pests, and asbestos risks. With clear explanations and fast turnaround reporting, our building inspection services in Melbourne help you identify issues early and make informed decisions before committing.
With Elevate Building Inspections, you receive more than a standard checklist. Our comprehensive inspections provide practical insights, knowledge and expert advice to help protect your investment and plan with confidence.
Book your Melbourne building inspection today and receive a detailed, easy-to-understand report to support informed decision-making.
We offer a full range of residential building inspection services across Melbourne, tailored to buyers, sellers, owners, builders, and developers.
Our building inspections in Melbourne provide a thorough assessment of the structural integrity, safety, and overall condition of residential and commercial properties. We identify defects, maintenance issues, and potential risks, with clear reports that include photos and practical recommendations.
If you’re building or moving into a brand-new property, our new home and pre-handover inspections help ensure that your home meets the expected quality and compliance standards. We check for defects, incomplete finishes, and workmanship issues before you take possession.
Buying a home in Melbourne? Our pre-purchase inspections uncover structural defects, maintenance issues, and safety concerns before you commit. Detailed reports with photos give you the clarity to negotiate or plan future repairs.
Our building and pest inspections in Melbourne combine a full property assessment with a timber pest inspection, ensuring you’re protected from termites, borers, and structural risks. Ideal for buyers, sellers, and investors.
Protect your home from hidden damage. Our timber pest inspections identify termite activity, borer infestations, fungal decay, and moisture conditions that increase risk. You’ll receive a photo-supported report with recommendations for treatment or prevention.
A dilapidation inspection in Melbourne documents the condition of neighbouring properties before work begins. This protects builders and developers against future damage claims and provides owners with peace of mind.
If you’re selling a property you built or renovated yourself within 6 years and 6 months, Victorian law requires a 137B Owner Builder Defects Report. We prepare VBA-compliant reports quickly, helping your sale proceed smoothly.
Asbestos is common in Melbourne properties built before 1990. Oe identify asbestos-containing materials, assess risk, and provide recommendations for safe management or removal. Lab testing can be arranged if required.
We take pride in delivering a thorough and systematic inspection process that goes well beyond surface-level checks. Each inspection is tailored to the property type and your specific concerns.
Our building and home inspections typically include:
Comprehensive visual inspection of internal and external areas, including roofs, foundations, and subfloors (where accessible)
Identification of structural defects such as cracks, uneven flooring, or foundation issues
Assessment of moisture or water damage, including signs of leaks, dampness, or mould growth
Inspection of essential systems, including plumbing, drainage, and electrical safety
Review of general maintenance issues that may affect long-term durability
Detailed, easy-to-read reports supported by clear photographs and recommendations
Our reports are written in plain language so you can easily understand what’s urgent, what can be monitored, and what may require future attention.
We follow a clear, structured inspection process to ensure nothing is overlooked and you know exactly what to expect at every stage.
Cracks, uneven floors, foundation issues, and roof problems can be costly if left unaddressed.
Discover hidden defects before purchase, giving you the power to negotiate or walk away.
Safety hazards such as faulty wiring, unstable structures, and pest infestations can compromise your wellbeing.
A detailed report allows buyers and investors to make informed decisions with confidence.
Not all building inspectors are the same. When it comes to protecting one of your most important investments, you need a team you can trust.
Here’s why homeowners, buyers, and investors across Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs choose us:
We are committed to professionalism, transparency, and giving you the confidence you need to move forward.
We use a non-destructive moisture meter to detect elevated moisture levels within walls, floors, ceilings and other building materials without causing damage. This professional-grade tool measures moisture at both surface and deeper levels, allowing us to identify hidden dampness, water ingress and moisture-related defects that may not be visible during a visual inspection. It is particularly effective for locating rising damp, roof leaks, subfloor moisture and areas at risk of timber decay — common issues in many Melbourne properties built on reactive clay soils.
Our inspections also utilise a thermal imaging camera to identify temperature variations that can indicate underlying building issues. Thermal imaging allows us to detect problems such as moisture intrusion, insulation gaps, overheating electrical components and areas of heat loss — all without invasive testing. By highlighting hot and cold spots within building elements, thermal imaging helps pinpoint concealed defects quickly and accurately, providing valuable insight into issues that may otherwise go unnoticed during a standard visual inspection.
A building inspection is a detailed assessment of a property’s condition, identifying structural issues, safety risks, defects, and maintenance concerns that may not be obvious during a visual walkthrough.
Our inspections assess all accessible areas of the property, including the interior, exterior, roof space, subfloor, and surrounding structures. We look for structural defects, moisture issues, workmanship concerns, and signs of deterioration.
Building inspections are non-invasive. Areas that are unsafe or inaccessible—such as concealed cavities, sealed roofs, or locked rooms—are excluded and clearly noted in the report.
Most inspections take between 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the size, age, and condition of the property.
You’ll typically receive your detailed written report within 24 hours of the inspection, often sooner.
Yes. Even newly built homes can have defects, incomplete work, or compliance issues. A building inspection helps ensure construction quality meets Australian Standards.
While not legally required, a building inspection is strongly recommended before purchasing to avoid unexpected repair costs and to support price negotiations.
Absolutely. Identifying defects or safety issues can give you leverage to negotiate repairs, request a price reduction, or reconsider the purchase altogether.
Yes. All reports include clear photographs, explanations of findings, and practical recommendations.
Yes. All inspections are conducted by fully licensed, qualified, and insured building inspectors.
Don’t rely on appearances alone. A professional building inspection gives you the confidence to move forward with clarity.
Contact Elevate Building Inspections today to book your Melbourne building inspection or to discuss which inspection service best suits your needs.
