{"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":"2026-10-10T06:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T06:40:27","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-e-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-e-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-e-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-e-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\" data-e-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-e-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-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Selling a home you\u2019ve built or renovated as an owner-<a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">builder<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elevate Building Inspections<\/a> provides Section 137B Owner <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"48\" title=\"Bulder\">Builder<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/top-15-common-building-defects-found-in-melbourne-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Defects<\/a> Reports across <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/areas-we-serve-building-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melbourne<\/a>.<\/p><p>We offer <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/independent-building-inspectors-in-melbourne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">independent<\/a> inspections and clear photo reports. We usually deliver reports within 24 hours. If you built or renovated your <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/property-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">property<\/a>, and you plan to sell it within six years and six months, you must follow Victorian law.<\/p><p>You need a Section 137B Owner Builder <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> <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Report<\/a>. At <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"25\" title=\"Business Name\">Elevate Building Inspections<\/a>, we specialise in accurate and compliant Section 137B Owner Builder reports in <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/areas-we-serve-building-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Melbourne\">Melbourne<\/a>. This gives you and potential buyers peace of mind.<\/p><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/how-to-find-the-best-building-inspector-in-melbourne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">licensed<\/a> building inspectors give clear, unbiased reports on your <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/property-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"30\" title=\"property\/house\">property<\/a>\u2019s condition. They help you meet legal duties under the Building Act across Melbourne.<\/p><p>Without a valid 137B <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">report<\/a>, your contract of <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/pre-auction-building-inspection-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sale<\/a> may become unenforceable. In short: the 137B <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">report<\/a> protects you, the seller, and the buyer. 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-e-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-e-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-e-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-e-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>A Section 137B Owner Builder <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"46\" title=\"Report\">Report<\/a> is a legally mandated inspection <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"46\" title=\"Report\">report<\/a> under the Building Act 1993 (Victoria). An owner-builder must provide the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/sample-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"46\" title=\"Report\">report<\/a> when they build or <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/renovations\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"49\" title=\"Renovations\">renovate<\/a> a property.<\/p><p>Apply it if you sell the property within 6 years and 6 months of completion.<\/p><p>The main purpose of the 137B report is to find defects in work or materials. It also checks compliance with building rules.<\/p><p>It provides clear information for potential buyers. Without this report, your sales contract may not be enforceable. This can delay or even stop the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/pre-auction-building-inspection-reports\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"24\" title=\"Auction\">sale<\/a>.<\/p><p>In essence, the Section 137B report acts as a safeguard for both sellers and buyers, ensuring that:<\/p><ul><li>Any defects in the building or renovation work are clearly documented.<\/li><li>Buyers are aware of potential issues before completing a <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/pre-purchase-building-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">purchase<\/a>.<\/li><li>Sellers comply with Victorian building laws and avoid legal complications<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2062\">When Is a Section 137B Report Required?<\/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>A Section 137B report may be required when you sell a property.<\/p><p>This applies if an owner-builder completed building work in the past 6 years and 6 months.<\/p><p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"848\">This generally applies where:<\/p><p data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1091\">\u2022 You carried out or managed residential building work as an <strong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"931\">owner-builder<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"935\" \/>\u2022 The property is being sold within the applicable <strong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1017\">6-year-and-6-month period<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\" \/>\u2022 The work is <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/can-you-make-an-offer-subject-to-a-building-inspection-in-victoria\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"42\" title=\"Subject\">subject to<\/a> Victoria&#8217;s owner-builder sale requirements.<\/p><p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1222\">The report provides an <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/independent-building-inspectors-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"35\" title=\"Independent\">independent<\/a> assessment of the owner-builder work and identifies defects observed during the inspection.<\/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-e-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-ed89eb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed89eb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-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-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Does a 137B Owner Builder Defects Report Cover?<\/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-e-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 <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/common-building-defects-new-estates-doreen-mernda-wollert\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"40\" title=\"Estates\">estate<\/a> 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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5501358 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5501358\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-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-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"165\">What Our Section 137B Report Includes<\/h2><p data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"165\"><strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"165\">Our section 137B inspections cover all <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/major-defect-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"47\" title=\"Major Defect\">major<\/a> 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, <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/construction-stage-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"41\" title=\"Framing\">framing<\/a>, 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/when-do-cracks-need-a-structural-engineer\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"50\" title=\"Cracks\">cracking<\/a>, 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\/signs-of-water-damage-to-look-for-when-buying-a-house\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"45\" title=\"Water Damage\">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\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-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b323651 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b323651\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<section class=\"ebi-137b-process\">\n  <div class=\"ebi-137b-process__wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-137b-process__heading\">\n      <span class=\"ebi-137b-process__kicker\">\n        SECTION 137B OWNER BUILDER REPORTS\n      <\/span>\n\n      <h2>Our Section 137B Inspection Process<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        We make arranging your Section 137B Owner Builder\n        Report straightforward, from booking your inspection\n        to receiving your completed report.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-137b-process__grid\">\n\n      <article class=\"ebi-137b-process__card\">\n        <div class=\"ebi-137b-process__number\">01<\/div>\n\n        <h3>Book Your Inspection<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"23\" title=\"Contact\">Contact<\/a> our team to <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/who-pays-for-a-building-inspection-in-melbourne\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"19\" title=\"Pays\">arrange<\/a> your Section 137B\n          inspection. We'll confirm the property details\n          and owner-builder works requiring assessment.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"ebi-137b-process__card\">\n        <div class=\"ebi-137b-process__number\">02<\/div>\n\n        <h3>Property Assessment<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n          Our experienced inspectors assess safely\n          accessible areas of the property, identifying\n          visible defects, workmanship concerns and\n          signs of deterioration.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"ebi-137b-process__card\">\n        <div class=\"ebi-137b-process__number\">03<\/div>\n\n        <h3>Photographic Documentation<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n          We document our findings with detailed\n          photographs and written observations,\n          providing a clear record of the property's\n          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.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"ebi-137b-process__card\">\n        <div class=\"ebi-137b-process__number\">04<\/div>\n\n        <h3>Receive Your Report<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n          Your Section 137B Owner Builder Report is\n          typically delivered within 24 hours,\n          helping you prepare the documentation\n          required when selling your property.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n.ebi-137b-process {\n  --ebi-blue: #3553a4;\n  --ebi-charcoal: #1a1a1a;\n  --ebi-white: #ffffff;\n  --ebi-light-text: rgba(255,255,255,.86);\n  --ebi-card-text: #626262;\n\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 75px 24px;\n  background: var(--ebi-blue);\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n\n.ebi-137b-process *,\n.ebi-137b-process *::before,\n.ebi-137b-process *::after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.ebi-137b-process__wrap {\n  max-width: 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class=\"ebi-137b-trust__wrap\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__media\">\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/section-137b-owner-builder-report-melbourne.webp\"\n        alt=\"Section 137B owner builder inspection Melbourne\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        width=\"700\"\n        height=\"900\"\n      >\n\n      <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__image-label\">\n        <span>SECTION 137B OWNER BUILDER REPORTS<\/span>\n        <strong>Independent Inspections for Victorian Property Sales<\/strong>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__content\">\n\n      <span class=\"ebi-137b-trust__kicker\">\n        WHY CHOOSE ELEVATE\n      <\/span>\n\n      <h2>Why Choose Elevate for Your Section 137B Report?<\/h2>\n\n      <p class=\"ebi-137b-trust__intro\">\n        Elevate <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"36\" title=\"Building Inspection\">Building Inspections<\/a> provides independent Section 137B Owner Builder Reports across Melbourne. Our skilled inspectors check for visible defects and record the condition of owner-builder work. This helps homeowners get ready to sell their property.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__features\">\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-137b-trust__icon\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Experienced Inspectors<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Practical building knowledge and <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/blog\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"17\" title=\"Blog\">experience<\/a>\n              assessing owner-builder renovations and extensions.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-137b-trust__icon\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Victorian Reporting Experience<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Reports prepared with an understanding of\n              Section 137B property sale requirements.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-137b-trust__icon\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Independent Assessments<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Objective inspections documenting the\n              visible condition of owner-builder work.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-137b-trust__icon\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Clear Defect Reporting<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Detailed photographs and straightforward\n              explanations of visible building defects.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-137b-trust__icon\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Fast Report Turnaround<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Prompt digital reports to help keep\n              your property sale on schedule.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__feature\">\n          <span class=\"ebi-137b-trust__icon\">\u2713<\/span>\n          <div>\n            <h3>Local Melbourne Knowledge<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Servicing Greensborough, Eltham, Doreen,\n              Doncaster, Heidelberg and surrounding suburbs.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ebi-137b-trust__actions\">\n\n        <a\n          href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact-us\/\"\n          class=\"ebi-137b-trust__button\"\n        >\n          Get a Section 137B Quote\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a\n          href=\"tel:0414015542\"\n          class=\"ebi-137b-trust__link\"\n        >\n          Call 0414 015 542 \u2192\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n.ebi-137b-trust {\n  --blue: #3553a4;\n  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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Specialist Equipment Used During 137B 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-e-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-e-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 \u2013 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\">During Section 137B owner-builder inspections, we use a non-destructive moisture meter to check for elevated moisture levels in accessible walls, floors and other building materials.\n<br>\n<br>This helps identify potential water ingress, dampness and moisture-related defects associated with owner-builder renovations, extensions and building work. Moisture readings support our visual assessment and help document areas requiring further investigation in the Section 137B report.<\/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-e-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 Section 137B inspections may also use thermal imaging to identify temperature differences that could indicate moisture intrusion, insulation gaps or other potential building defects.\n<br>\n<br>This technology supports the assessment of owner-builder work by highlighting areas that may require closer inspection, without damaging building surfaces. Relevant findings are documented in the Section 137B Owner Builder Report.<\/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-9c0d468 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9c0d468\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d74aa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9d74aa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<section class=\"ebi-faq\">\n  <div class=\"ebi-faq__wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-faq__heading\">\n      <span class=\"ebi-faq__kicker\">\n        SECTION 137B OWNER BUILDER FAQS\n      <\/span>\n\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        Answers to common questions about Section 137B\n        Owner Builder Reports, inspection requirements\n        and selling an owner-built property in Victoria.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-faq__list\">\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>What is a Section 137B Owner Builder Report?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            A Section 137B Owner Builder Report documents\n            visible defects and relevant building work\n            completed by an owner-builder. It may be\n            required when selling an owner-built or\n            owner-renovated property in Victoria.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>When is a Section 137B report required?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            A report may be required when selling a\n            Victorian property containing owner-builder\n            work completed within the previous six\n            years and six months. Requirements depend\n            on the work and sale circumstances.\n            Check with your conveyancer or solicitor.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>How long is a Section 137B report valid?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            A Section 137B defects report generally\n            must be no more than six months old\n            when used for the relevant property sale.\n            An updated inspection may be needed\n            if your report has expired.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Do owner-builder renovations and extensions require a report?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            They can. Section 137B requirements may\n            apply to owner-builder extensions,\n            structural alterations and <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/major-defect-building-inspection-report\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"47\" title=\"Major Defect\">major<\/a>\n            renovations, not just newly built homes.\n            Whether a report is required depends\n            on the applicable sale requirements.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>What does a Section 137B inspection include?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Our inspectors assess relevant owner-builder\n            work for visible defects and workmanship\n            concerns. Safely accessible areas are\n            inspected, with findings documented\n            through photographs and written observations.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>What happens if defects are found?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Identified defects are documented in\n            your report. Depending on their nature,\n            you may need further advice or repairs.\n            Your conveyancer or solicitor can explain\n            how the findings affect your property sale.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Does a Section 137B report go in the Section 32?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            The report may form part of the documents\n            provided to purchasers when selling an\n            owner-built property. Your conveyancer\n            or solicitor can confirm how it should\n            be included in your sale documentation.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>How long does a Section 137B inspection take?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Most inspections take approximately\n            1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the\n            property's size, accessibility and\n            extent of owner-builder work.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>How quickly will I receive my report?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Elevate Building Inspections typically\n            delivers Section 137B Owner Builder\n            Reports within 24 hours of inspection.\n            Let us know if you have an upcoming\n            property sale deadline.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"ebi-faq__item\">\n        <summary>\n          <span>Do you provide Section 137B reports across Melbourne?<\/span>\n          <span class=\"ebi-faq__plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ebi-faq__answer\">\n          <p>\n            Yes. We provide Section 137B Owner Builder\n            Reports across Melbourne, including\n            Greensborough, Eltham, Diamond Creek,\n            Doreen, Doncaster, Heidelberg and\n            surrounding suburbs.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ebi-faq__cta\">\n      <div class=\"ebi-faq__cta-copy\">\n        <span>SELLING AN OWNER-BUILT PROPERTY?<\/span>\n        <h3>Arrange Your Section 137B Inspection<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Get an independent Owner Builder Defects\n          Report to help prepare for your property sale.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/contact-us\/\"\n        class=\"ebi-faq__button\"\n      >\n        Get a Free Quote\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n.ebi-faq {\n  --blue: #3553A4;\n  --charcoal: #1A1A1A;\n  --white: #FFFFFF;\n  --grey: #F8F8F8;\n  --text: #60646D;\n  --border: 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Arrange Your Section 137B Report<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f98087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f98087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re preparing to sell a property containing owner-builder work, <strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"574\">arrange your Section 137B inspection<\/strong> before progressing with the required sale documentation. Elevate provides independent Owner Builder Defects Reports across Melbourne, with clear reporting and prompt turnaround.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5b95b5 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a5b95b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" 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 elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"tel:0414015542\">\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\">Call now to book your inspection<\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ce643 e-transform elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"d4ce643\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_mouse&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_mouseTrack_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_mouseTrack_direction&quot;:&quot;negative&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_mouseTrack_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;0.7&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_hover&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;1.3&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_hover_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_scale_effect_hover_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-house-user\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M570.69,236.27,512,184.44V48a16,16,0,0,0-16-16H432a16,16,0,0,0-16,16V99.67L314.78,10.3C308.5,4.61,296.53,0,288,0s-20.46,4.61-26.74,10.3l-256,226A18.27,18.27,0,0,0,0,248.2a18.64,18.64,0,0,0,4.09,10.71L25.5,282.7a21.14,21.14,0,0,0,12,5.3,21.67,21.67,0,0,0,10.69-4.11l15.9-14V480a32,32,0,0,0,32,32H480a32,32,0,0,0,32-32V269.88l15.91,14A21.94,21.94,0,0,0,538.63,288a20.89,20.89,0,0,0,11.87-5.31l21.41-23.81A21.64,21.64,0,0,0,576,248.19,21,21,0,0,0,570.69,236.27ZM288,176a64,64,0,1,1-64,64A64,64,0,0,1,288,176ZM400,448H176a16,16,0,0,1-16-16,96,96,0,0,1,96-96h64a96,96,0,0,1,96,96A16,16,0,0,1,400,448Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>137B Owner Builder Defects Report Get A Free Quote Now Section 137B Owner Builder Reports Melbourne Selling a home you\u2019ve built or renovated as an owner-builder? 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