Building Inspections
Proud Home Building Inspections
Building Inspections You Can Trust, Across Melbourne
Buying, selling or building a home comes with plenty of decisions. A building inspection helps you make them with a clearer understanding of the property.
Proud Homes Inspections provides independent, visual inspections across Melbourne. Our qualified, experienced inspectors explain what they find in a photo-supported report written in plain English, delivered within 24 hours of the inspection.
Know more about the property before you make your next move
A fresh coat of paint can make a home look ready to move into. A new build can look finished at handover. In either case, it helps to have someone take a careful look at the areas you can safely access and explain any visible concerns.
We inspect for the purpose you need, whether that is assessing an existing home before purchase, checking work as a new home takes shape, or documenting a property’s condition. You receive a written report you can read, refer to and discuss with your inspector.
Our building inspection services
Pre-purchase building inspections
Best for: buyers and investors assessing an existing property.
Before you commit to a purchase, it is useful to understand more than what you saw at the open home. We check the property’s condition and report on visible major and minor defects and safety hazards. Pre-purchase building inspections are carried out in accordance with AS 4349.1.
Pre-sale and vendor inspections
Best for: owners preparing to sell.
Finding out about an issue before your property goes on the market gives you time to consider what to do about it. A pre-sale inspection can help you plan repairs or provide prospective buyers with an independent report to consider.
New-build staged construction inspections
Best for: people building a new home.
Some parts of a build are easier to assess before the next stage covers them. We can inspect at key milestones, including pre-slab, frame, lock-up and completion, and document visible defects or concerns while there is still an opportunity to raise them with your builder.
Handover and practical completion inspections
Best for: owners approaching the handover of a new home.
Before you accept the keys, an independent inspection can help identify defects and unfinished work that need to be discussed with your builder. The report gives you a clear record of what was found at the time of inspection.
Defect inspections and dilapidation reports
Best for: documenting a specific concern or a property’s condition.
A defect inspection provides a written record of identified issues that may be relevant to a dispute or warranty discussion. A dilapidation report documents a property’s condition before nearby construction begins. Tell us what you need the report for when requesting a quote so we can confirm the appropriate inspection scope.
Timber pest inspections
Best for: checking for evidence of timber pests and decay.
A timber pest inspection looks for evidence of termites, borers and wood decay in safely accessible areas. These inspections are carried out in accordance with AS 4349.3.
Combined building and pest inspections
Best for: buyers who want both assessments arranged together.
Building defects and timber pest activity present different risks. A combined inspection brings both checks into one visit, followed by a clear report covering the findings. It is a convenient way to get a fuller picture of the property.
What will my inspection and report cover?
The areas assessed depend on the inspection you book and what can be safely accessed on the day. Before we begin, you will receive an inspection agreement setting out the scope of the work.
After the inspection, we email you a photo-supported report that explains the findings in plain English. It gives you a record of the property’s condition at the time of inspection and helps you identify matters you may want to discuss with your agent, conveyancer, builder or another relevant professional. Your inspector can also talk through the report with you.
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Who we help
- Homebuyers and investors can get more information about a property’s condition before deciding how to proceed.
- Home sellers can identify concerns before listing and decide whether to address them or provide a report to buyers.
- People building a new home can arrange independent checks during construction and before handover.
- Real estate agents and conveyancers can refer clients who need a clear, timely inspection report.
- Builders and renovators can request inspections to document defects or a property’s condition for a particular project.
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Why arrange an inspection?
When you are buying a property, the paperwork and photographs cannot tell you everything about its physical condition. An inspection gives you an independent assessment of visible issues before you make a decision. If you plan to bid at auction, arrange the inspection early enough to read the report before auction day.
For a new home, checking at construction milestones can bring concerns to light while work is still underway. A handover inspection provides a record of visible defects and incomplete items before you accept the finished build.
An inspection has limits: concealed defects may not be visible, and some areas may be inaccessible. Knowing what has been checked, and what the inspector found, is still valuable when you are deciding what to do next.
Why choose Proud Homes Inspections?
- Independent, impartial findings. The inspection report comes first, whether or not you later choose to arrange repairs.
- Qualified, experienced inspectors. We explain what we find in language you can understand.
- Relevant Australian Standards. Pre-purchase building and timber pest inspections are carried out in accordance with AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3 respectively.
- Clear reports within 24 hours. Photographs and written findings help you review the property’s condition.
- Support beyond the report, if you want it. The wider Proud Homes team includes qualified trades who can quote for small home renovations or repair work identified during an inspection. There is no obligation to use them.
Fixed-Price Quotes, No Surprises
Every property is different, so we quote each inspection individually. The inspection type, property and access requirements all help us work out what is needed.
Request a quote and we will confirm a fixed, all-inclusive price including GST before you book.
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How our inspection process works
Our inspection process is simple and straightforward, giving you peace of mind from start to finish. We take care of the arrangements, keep you informed throughout and provide a clear, detailed report to help you make confident property decisions.
Get in touch
Call 13FIXT (13 34 98) or request a quote online. Tell us the property address, the inspection you need and any important dates.
We arrange access
We coordinate the inspection with the agent, vendor or builder, as appropriate.
You approve the inspection agreement
Before work begins, we provide an agreement explaining what the inspection covers.
We inspect the property
Your inspector carries out a visual, non-invasive inspection of the safely accessible areas within the agreed scope. You are welcome to attend.
You receive your report
We email your photo-supported, plain-English report within 24 hours of the inspection. Once you have read it, you can speak with your inspector about the findings.
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Building inspections across Melbourne
Proud Homes Inspections works with buyers, sellers, homeowners and people building across Melbourne.
Are the inspection service areas Melbourne and Victoria wide?
- Doncaster
- Ivanhoe
- Montmorency
- Greensborough
- Box Hill
- Balwyn
- Kew
- Camberwell
- and Surrounding Areas
Frequently Asked Questions About Building Inspections
Our clients often have similar questions about how our Building Inspections services work, so these quick answers may help before you get in touch. If you still have questions, we are happy to talk them through with you.
We quote each inspection individually because the type of inspection, the size and age of the property, and access can affect the work involved. Contact us for a fixed, all-inclusive quote including GST before you book.
The time depends on the property and the inspection booked. We can give you a better indication when you request a quote and provide the property details.
Your written report is emailed to you within 24 hours of the inspection. It includes photographs and plain-English findings, and your inspector can talk it through with you after you have read it.
Yes, you are welcome to attend. It gives you an opportunity to ask questions and hear the inspector’s observations at the property. If you cannot make it, you can discuss the report with your inspector afterwards.
A building inspection assesses the property’s visible condition, including defects, damage and safety hazards within the inspection scope. A timber pest inspection looks for evidence of termites, borers and wood decay. You can book both as a combined building and pest inspection.
Yes. For an apartment or unit, we inspect the interior and accessible areas relevant to the property within the agreed scope. Shared areas may fall under the owners corporation and may not be accessible for inspection. Your conveyancer can advise you about reviewing owners corporation records alongside the inspection report.
These are independent inspections at key points while a new home is being built, typically pre-slab, frame, lock-up and completion. Checking at each stage can help identify visible concerns before later work covers them.
Yes, the wider Proud Homes team can quote for suitable repair work. Your inspection and report stand on their own: the findings are provided first, and there is no obligation to engage Proud Homes for repairs.
Get a clearer picture of your property
Whether you are preparing to buy, planning to sell or checking the progress of a new build, we can help you arrange the right inspection.
Proud Homes Inspections provides visual, non-invasive inspections in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard (AS 4349). Inspections and reports are limited to areas that are safely accessible at the time of inspection and reflect the condition of the property at that time. A building inspection is not a guarantee against future defects and is not a certificate of compliance.