{"id":700,"date":"2026-01-14T04:06:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T04:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/?page_id=700"},"modified":"2026-03-26T04:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T04:19:10","slug":"section-137b-owner-builder-reports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/section-137b-owner-builder-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Section 137B Owner Builder Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"700\" class=\"elementor elementor-700\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfe379e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dfe379e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-999e729 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"999e729\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">137B Owner Builder Defects Report<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2751ba elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f2751ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get A Free Quote Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13ebca4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13ebca4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe47930 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe47930\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38fee7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38fee7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Section 137B Owner Builder Reports Melbourne<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca29f5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca29f5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"551\">If you\u2019ve built or renovated your own <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/property-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"30\" title=\"property\/house\">property<\/a> and plan to sell it within six years and six months, Victorian law requires you to provide a Section 137B Owner Builder\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/top-15-common-building-defects-found-in-melbourne-homes\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Defects\">Defects<\/a>\u00a0Report. At\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"25\" title=\"Business Name\">Elevate<\/a> Building\u00a0Inspections, we specialise in preparing accurate and compliant Section 137B Owner Builder reports in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/areas-we-serve-building-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Melbourne\">Melbourne<\/a>, giving both you and potential buyers peace of mind.<\/p><p data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"723\">Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/how-to-find-the-best-building-inspector-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"20\" title=\"Right One\">licensed<\/a>\u00a0building <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/why-hire-a-building-inspector-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"15\" title=\"inspector\">inspectors<\/a> provide clear, unbiased assessments of the condition of your property, ensuring you meet your legal obligations under the Building Act throughout Melbourne.<\/p><p data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"723\">Without a valid 137B report, your contract of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/pre-auction-building-inspection-reports\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"24\" title=\"Auction\">sale<\/a>\u00a0may become unenforceable. In short: the 137B report protects\u00a0<strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"800\">you<\/strong>, the seller, and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"826\">them<\/strong>, the buyer \u2014 it ensures transparency, reduces risk, and gives both parties confidence to move forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f848f2 elementor-align-left elementor-tablet-align-right elementor-mobile-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7f848f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xs\" href=\"tel:0414015542\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-phone-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M497.39 361.8l-112-48a24 24 0 0 0-28 6.9l-49.6 60.6A370.66 370.66 0 0 1 130.6 204.11l60.6-49.6a23.94 23.94 0 0 0 6.9-28l-48-112A24.16 24.16 0 0 0 122.6.61l-104 24A24 24 0 0 0 0 48c0 256.5 207.9 464 464 464a24 24 0 0 0 23.4-18.6l24-104a24.29 24.29 0 0 0-14.01-27.6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">0414 015 542<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61176bb e-con-full e-grid e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61176bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afef375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"afef375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/137b-owner-builder-defects-report-melbourne.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1298\" alt=\"137b owner builder defects report melbourne\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/137b-owner-builder-defects-report-melbourne.webp 540w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/137b-owner-builder-defects-report-melbourne-240x300.webp 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-100eb9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"100eb9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is a Section 137B Owner Builder Report?<\/h2><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-328160e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"328160e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1414\">A Section 137B Owner Builder Report is a legally mandated inspection report under the Building Act 1993 (Victoria). The report is specifically required when a property constructed or renovated by an owner-builder is sold within 6 years and 6 months of completion.<\/p><p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1733\">The primary purpose of the 137B report is to identify any defects in workmanship or materials, verify compliance with building regulations, and provide transparency to potential buyers. Without this report, your sales contract may be unenforceable, which can delay or even prevent the sale of your property.<\/p><p data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1836\">In essence, the Section 137B report acts as a safeguard for both sellers and buyers, ensuring that:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2062\"><li data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1912\"><p data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1912\">Any defects in the building or renovation work are clearly documented.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1983\"><p data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1983\">Buyers are aware of potential issues before completing a\u00a0<a title=\"Pre-Purchase\" href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/pre-purchase-building-inspection\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\">purchase<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2062\"><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2062\">Sellers comply with Victorian building laws and avoid legal complications<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2062\">Who Needs a Section 137B Report?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41a714d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41a714d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2147\">The Section 137B report is required if:<\/p><ol data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2492\"><li data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2299\"><p data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2299\">You are an\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2180\">owner-builder<\/strong>. This means you have been granted an\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2242\">owner-builder permit<\/strong>\u00a0and personally supervised or managed the construction.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2391\"><p data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2391\">You are\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2333\">selling a property<\/strong>\u00a0within\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2365\">6 years and 6 months<\/strong>\u00a0of completing the work.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2492\"><p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2492\">The property includes\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2442\">residential dwellings<\/strong>\u00a0that fall under Victorian building regulations.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2679\">Even if your work was completed to a high standard, Victorian law is strict about compliance. A 137B report is mandatory and non-negotiable for legal property sales in this timeframe.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab6bc99 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab6bc99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5501358 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5501358\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1170c3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1170c3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"165\"><strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"165\">Our inspections cover all major building elements, including:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"1091\"><li data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"347\"><p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"347\"><strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"193\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/structural-issues-most-buyers-miss-at-open-homes\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"34\" title=\"Structure\">Structural<\/a> elements:<\/strong> Foundations, subfloor structures, framing, load-bearing walls, and roof structures, assessed for defects, safety issues, and non-compliant workmanship.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"504\"><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"504\"><strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"369\">Internal areas:<\/strong> Ceilings, walls, flooring, skirting, doors, windows, and fixtures, with attention to cracking, poor finishes, and functional issues.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"685\"><p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"685\"><strong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"526\">External areas:<\/strong> Brickwork or cladding, external walls, fencing, driveways, paths, and surrounding areas, checking for deterioration, water ingress, and installation issues.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"807\"><p data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"807\"><strong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"721\">Plumbing &amp; drainage (visual):<\/strong> Fixtures, drainage points, visible leaks, water flow, and signs of <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/waterproofing-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"28\" title=\"Waterproofing\">moisture<\/a> damage.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"924\"><p data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"924\"><strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"839\">Electrical (visual only):<\/strong> Light fittings, switches, power points, and visible safety or compliance concerns.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1091\"><p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1091\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"951\">General workmanship:<\/strong> Overall quality of finishes, correct installation of materials, and defects requiring rectification that may impact safety or resale value.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed89eb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed89eb5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82c5e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82c5e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Our 137B Owner Builder Report Includes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b38683b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b38683b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2539\">Comprehensive 137B Defects Report<\/h4><p data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2631\">After the inspection, you\u2019ll receive a detailed Owner Builder Defects Report that includes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2814\"><li data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2665\"><p data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2665\">Clear identification of defects<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2693\"><p data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2693\">Photographs of each issue<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2744\"><p data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2744\">Practical recommendations for fixing the defects<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2814\"><p data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2814\">Easy-to-read formatting suitable for legal and real estate purposes<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2966\">This report gives you the transparency required to comply with Victorian building regulations and gives buyers confidence in the quality of your work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75d9b5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75d9b5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e8f7d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e8f7d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Section 137B Report Process \u2013 Step by Step<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3e5b13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3e5b13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"442\">We follow a structured and methodical inspection process to assess and document the condition of a property for Section 137B Owner Builder reporting, ensuring compliance with Victorian disclosure requirements.<\/p><ol><li data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"761\"><strong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"475\">Pre-Inspection Confirmation: <\/strong>Once your Section 137B inspection is booked, we confirm the property details, the scope of works completed by the owner builder, and any known concerns, such as past renovations, structural changes, or areas of visible wear or defects. This ensures the inspection is relevant and thorough.<\/li><li data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"761\"><strong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"794\">On-Site Property Assessment: <\/strong>Our licensed inspectors visually assess all safely accessible areas of the property, including internal rooms, external walls, roof spaces, subfloors, and surrounding structures. We identify and record defects, workmanship issues, and any signs of deterioration or non-compliant work. Any areas that are inaccessible or unsafe to inspect are clearly noted.<\/li><li data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"761\"><strong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1196\">Condition Documentation &amp; Photography: <\/strong>The property&#8217;s condition is documented in a clear, easy-to-understand report, supported by high-resolution photographs. Both structural and cosmetic elements are recorded to provide an accurate snapshot of the property\u2019s condition at the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/how-long-does-a-pre-purchase-building-inspection-take-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"18\" title=\"Time\">time<\/a> of inspection.<\/li><li data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"761\"><strong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1499\">Prompt Report Delivery: <\/strong>Your Section 137B report is typically delivered within 24 hours, providing a clear, <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/independent-building-inspectors-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"35\" title=\"Independent\">independent<\/a> document suitable for inclusion in the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/vendor-building-inspection-reports\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"14\" title=\"Pre-sale\/Vendor\">vendor<\/a> statement when selling an owner-built property.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d232d0 elementor-align-left elementor-tablet-align-right elementor-mobile-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7d232d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xs\" href=\"tel:0414015542\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-phone-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M497.39 361.8l-112-48a24 24 0 0 0-28 6.9l-49.6 60.6A370.66 370.66 0 0 1 130.6 204.11l60.6-49.6a23.94 23.94 0 0 0 6.9-28l-48-112A24.16 24.16 0 0 0 122.6.61l-104 24A24 24 0 0 0 0 48c0 256.5 207.9 464 464 464a24 24 0 0 0 23.4-18.6l24-104a24.29 24.29 0 0 0-14.01-27.6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">0414 015 542<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16dbaa0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16dbaa0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0eb160 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a0eb160\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fac9b5 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1fac9b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/section-137b-owner-builder-report-melbourne.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1299\" alt=\"section 137b owner builder report melbourne\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/section-137b-owner-builder-report-melbourne.webp 819w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/section-137b-owner-builder-report-melbourne-300x249.webp 300w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/section-137b-owner-builder-report-melbourne-768x637.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bca2c5b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bca2c5b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f5795b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f5795b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Elevate Building Inspections For A Section 137B report in Melbourne?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a89533 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a89533\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"475\">When a property has been owner-built, a standard inspection isn\u2019t enough. A 137B Owner Builder Defects Report requires a thorough, compliant assessment by inspectors who understand both the technical requirements and the legal responsibilities involved.<\/p><p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"532\">That\u2019s where Elevate <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"36\" title=\"Building Inspection\">Building Inspections<\/a> stands apart.<\/p><p data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"659\">Homeowners, buyers, and investors across Melbourne\u2019s north-eastern suburbs choose us for their 137B reports because we offer:<\/p><ul data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"1443\"><li data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"770\"><p data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"770\"><strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"704\">Fully licensed and insured inspectors<\/strong>\u00a0with specific\u00a0<a title=\"Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/blog\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"17\">experience<\/a>\u00a0in 137B owner builder defect reporting<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"899\"><p data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"899\"><strong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"847\">Strict compliance with Victorian Building Authority (VBA) requirements<\/strong>, ensuring your report meets statutory obligations<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1001\"><p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1001\"><strong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"939\"><a title=\"Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/independent-building-inspectors-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\">Independent<\/a>, unbiased assessments<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 we work solely for you, not the seller, builder, or agent<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1085\"><p data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1085\"><strong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1029\">Clear, timely reports<\/strong>, so your sale or <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/pre-purchase-building-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Pre-Purchase\">purchase<\/a> isn\u2019t delayed unnecessarily<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1222\"><p data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1222\"><strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1130\">Practical, easy-to-understand findings<\/strong>, explaining not just what defects exist, but what they mean and how they may be addressed<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1443\"><p data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1443\"><strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1251\">Strong local <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/blog\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"17\" title=\"Blog\">knowledge<\/a><\/strong>, with extensive experience across Doncaster, Templestowe, Doreen, Diamond Creek, Eltham, Greensborough, Bundoora, Macleod, Montmorency, Heidelberg, Rosanna, Ivanhoe, and surrounding suburbs<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1590\">Our focus is on\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1503\">accuracy, transparency, and confidence<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 giving you peace of mind that your 137B report is thorough, compliant, and reliable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afdaf57 elementor-align-left elementor-tablet-align-right elementor-mobile-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"afdaf57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xs\" href=\"tel:0414015542\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-phone-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M497.39 361.8l-112-48a24 24 0 0 0-28 6.9l-49.6 60.6A370.66 370.66 0 0 1 130.6 204.11l60.6-49.6a23.94 23.94 0 0 0 6.9-28l-48-112A24.16 24.16 0 0 0 122.6.61l-104 24A24 24 0 0 0 0 48c0 256.5 207.9 464 464 464a24 24 0 0 0 23.4-18.6l24-104a24.29 24.29 0 0 0-14.01-27.6z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">0414 015 542<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cd9763 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4cd9763\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebf124e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ebf124e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8653b44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8653b44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Get Peace Of Mind Knowing Award Winning Building Professionals Are Carrying Out Your Section 137B Owner Reports<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dff1fd6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dff1fd6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f49844 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"7f49844\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-700 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Specialist Equipment Used During 138B Owner Reports in Melbourne<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-076744d e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"076744d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c95c717 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"c95c717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Tramex-ME5-Mositure-Encounter-for-Building-Materials-inspection-equipment-riawpg7xl5os199gtn91oi9lkqp15xsecmef1qs2rg.webp\" title=\"Tramex ME5 Mositure Encounter for Building Materials &#8211; inspection equipment\" alt=\"Tramex ME5 Mositure Encounter for Building Materials - inspection equipment\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Non-Destructive Moisture Meter (Tramex Moisture Encounter)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">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 <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/timber-pest-and-pre-purchase-pest-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Timber Pest\">timber<\/a> decay \u2014 common issues in many Melbourne properties built on reactive clay soils.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0963278 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"0963278\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FLIR-TG267-Thermal-Imaging-Camera-for-Building-Inspections.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4121\" alt=\"FLIR TG267 Thermal Imaging Camera for Building Inspections\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FLIR-TG267-Thermal-Imaging-Camera-for-Building-Inspections.webp 300w, https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FLIR-TG267-Thermal-Imaging-Camera-for-Building-Inspections-114x300.webp 114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Thermal Imaging Camera (FLIR TG267)<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">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 \u2014 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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77a6676 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"77a6676\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a01159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a01159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Section 137B Owner Builder Reports in Melbourne - Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b51086 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b51086\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a364cd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"2a364cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4421\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4421\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is a Section 137B Owner Builder Report?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4421\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4421\"><p>A Section 137B Owner Builder Report is a required inspection report under Victorian legislation for properties that have been built or renovated by an owner-builder and are being sold within a specified timeframe. The report discloses the condition of the property at the time of sale.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4422\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4422\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">When is a Section 137B report required?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4422\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4422\"><p>A Section 137B report is required if you are selling a property that you built or renovated as an owner-builder within <strong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"727\">6 years and 6 months<\/strong> of completing the works.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4423\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4423\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I sell my property without a Section 137B Owner Builder Report?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4423\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4423\"><p>No. If the sale falls within the 6-year and 6-month timeframe, a Section 137B report must be included in the vendor statement (Section 32) before the property is sold.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4424\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4424\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who can complete a Section 137B Report?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4424\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4424\"><p>A Section 137B report must be completed by a <strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1135\">licensed and registered building practitioner<\/strong> who is qualified to carry out the inspection in accordance with Victorian requirements.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4425\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4425\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are your building inspectors licensed and insured?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4425\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4425\"><p>Yes. All inspections are carried out by fully licensed, qualified, and insured building inspectors, providing independent and reliable reporting.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4426\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4426\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is a Section 137B report the same as a standard building inspection?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4426\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4426\"><p>No. A Section 137B report is a compliance-focused inspection required for owner-builder sales, while a standard building inspection is typically undertaken for buyer due diligence.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4427\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4427\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does a Section 137B Owner Builder inspection take?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4427\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4427\"><p id=\"elementor-tab-title-4621\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4621\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"true\">Most Section 137B inspections take between\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2027\">1.5 to 3 hours<\/strong>, depending on the size, age, and complexity of the property.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4428\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4428\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How soon will I receive the Section 137B report?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4428\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4428\"><p>Your report is typically delivered within\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2197\">24 hours<\/strong>\u00a0of the inspection.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4429\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4429\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is a Section 137B report valid for all types of properties?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4429\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4429\"><p>A Section 137B report applies to residential properties that have been built or renovated by an owner-builder and are being sold within the required timeframe.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-44210\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-44210\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do you service my suburb?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-44210\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-44210\"><p>Yes. We provide Section 137B Owner Builder Reports across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-44211\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-44211\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I book a Section 137B Owner Builder Report?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-44211\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-44211\"><p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"23\" title=\"Contact\">book<\/a> online or\u00a0<a title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"23\">contact<\/a>\u00a0Elevate Building Inspections directly to\u00a0<a title=\"Pays\" href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/who-pays-for-a-building-inspection-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"19\">arrange<\/a>\u00a0your Section 137B Owner Builder inspection.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-44212\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-44212\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does a Section 137B report cover all defects?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-44212\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-44212\"><p>The report documents all\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1791\">visible and accessible defects<\/strong>\u00a0at the time of inspection. 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