YOUR NEXT STEP
Independent Canberra building inspections
A local eye.
A closer look.
Pre-purchase
inspections
Understand visible defects, access limits and the next steps before buying.
Independent — no builder or agent tiesReports to AS 4349.1Photographs and plain-English findingsReport within 24 hoursInsured — professional indemnity & public liability0466 033 726
HOMES · CONSTRUCTION · COMMERCIAL
Building inspections
for Canberra properties.
Buying, building or preparing for handover? Choose the inspection that fits your property and timing. Our inspectors explain the visible findings, access limits and recommended next steps in a photographic report.
01 / BUYING
Pre-purchase building inspections
Visible defects, maintenance concerns and access limits in houses, townhouses and apartments. Arrange your home inspection before the purchase deadline so you have time to follow up the findings.
02 / BUILDING
Construction stage inspections
Independent checks as your new home progresses, from slab and frame to waterproofing, pre-lining and final finishes. Book before work is covered by the next stage.
03 / COMMERCIAL
Commercial building inspections
Pre-purchase condition reports for Canberra shops, offices and warehouses. Agree the premises, accessible areas and any specialist assessments needed before your due-diligence deadline.
04 / LEGAL WORK
Building dispute & expert witness reports
Defect inspections, document review and independent building reports for Canberra property disputes. Agree the questions, available records and intended use of the report before work begins.
OTHER INSPECTION NEEDS
For handover, a sale
or a specific concern.
Services across Canberra, the ACT and nearby NSW. Travel within 30 minutes of Canberra is included in the inspection fee; ask us to confirm your address.
Handover & completion
Record visible defects and incomplete work before taking the keys.
Building & timber pest
Ask for a combined building and timber pest inspection when buying an existing property.
Selling an ACT property
Discuss the vendor package and the records needed for your property sale.
Bulk handover inspections
Coordinate inspections across multiple apartments, townhouses or commercial tenancies, with findings identified by property and room.
Dilapidation reports
Record the visible condition of neighbouring properties before building work begins, with photographs and agreed access.
Defects & building disputes
Arrange a focused inspection for a particular concern, or discuss the intended use of a report for a dispute.
Inspections are visual and limited to the agreed scope and safe, accessible areas. Specialist systems may need separate assessment. Construction checks do not replace the building certifier or daily site supervision.
CLARITY, IN WRITING 01 / 03
BUILDING INSPECTIONS ACT
HOW A FINDING IS EXPLAINED
A clear location.
A specific observation.
- 01 — Location
- Kitchen · benchtop junction
- 02 — Observation
- Localised gaps were observed in the sealant at the junction between the benchtop and splashback.
- 03 — Recommendation
- Have the affected sealant renewed to provide a continuous seal along the junction.
Illustrative text example · not a property report
Location. Observation. Recommended action.
The detail is in the report
Understand the finding.
Know the next step.
Your report should be useful when you sit down with your builder, agent or adviser. We explain what was observed, where it was found and what needs attention.
Photographs with context
Clear priorities
Practical recommendations
Your property. Our local area.
Canberra building inspections.
Close to your property.
From a new build in Googong to an established Canberra home, we help owners, buyers and sellers understand the property in front of them.
From enquiry to report
A straightforward
way forward.
Clear scope. Agreed pricing. An inspection organised around your property.
01
Tell us about the property
Send the address, sale or build deadline and any concerns. Share earlier reports or known alterations so we can agree the right scope, access and price.
02
We inspect and document
We examine safe, accessible areas and record findings with photographs. Stored items, locked rooms or concealed work may limit what can be checked; the report explains those limits.
03
Review your next steps
Read the findings together with the access limits. Follow up recommended specialist checks and repair quotes before your purchase or handover deadline. Ask us about any item you do not understand.
✓ Scope and fees confirmed before your booking is finalised.
In our clients’ words
The experience.
From their side.
Selected Google reviews from clients of My Canberra Building Inspections ACT.
★★★★★
“Amazing service and honest advice! Recommended for sure”
★★★★★
“Gavin was great to deal with. Very professional, thorough and explained everything clearly.”
★★★★★
“Booked an inspection with Gavin and was very impressed. He was thorough, picked up a few issues we hadn’t noticed…”
★★★★★
“Honest, reliable and most of all he was thorough. Easy to deal with and very understanding. Extremely professional.”
★★★★★
“I rate my experience of Nick and his service delivery as exemplary.”
★★★★★
“Very professional and friendly, with helpful advice to aid in the selling of my house. Happy to recommend to family and friends.”
Business recognition
Membership and awards
Member Inspector
Master Inspector Association of Australia
Quality Business Awards
2024 Winner
Corporate Vision
Best Building Inspections Business 2025 – ACT
Quality Business Awards
2025 Winner
APAC Insider
Best Building Inspections Business 2026 – ACT
A clear next step
Let’s take a
closer look.
Tell us about your property and what you need to know. We’ll help you arrange the right inspection.
info@canberrabuildinginspections.com
BASED IN CANBERRA
Canberra · Queanbeyan · Googong
Bungendore · Yass & surrounding areas