Building a new home
Staged construction inspections
Inspect the work before it is covered up, from slab and frame through to handover.
Before you take the keys
Handover & practical completion
A record of visible defects and incomplete work before your new house is handed over.
Property inspections
Explore the scope that fits your next decision.
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Commercial building inspections
Pre-purchase condition reports for shops, offices and warehouses.
Choose the right building inspection services
Start with the decision you need to make. The right scope depends on the property, the work completed and the questions you want answered.
Buying an existing home
A pre-purchase inspection records visible defects, maintenance concerns and areas that need further investigation. Share any earlier reports and concerns from your viewing. If you also need a timber pest assessment, ask for the combined package.
Furniture, storage and locked areas can limit access. Ask the agent to arrange entry to the home, garage and inspection hatches before the appointment.
Building or taking handover
Construction stage inspections check work while it is visible. A completion inspection focuses on the finished home. Choose the visit that matches the actual work on site and agree timing with the builder before the next trade covers it.
Selling or investigating a concern
For a sale, discuss the ACT vendor package and the property information required. For cracking, moisture or incomplete work, a focused inspection can address a specific concern. Commercial and expert witness work need an agreed brief.
Our building inspection services are visual and limited to safe, accessible areas. We record restrictions and recommend specialist advice where needed. An inspection does not replace daily site supervision or a building certifier.
Buying in nearby NSW? The NSW Government guide to inspection reports explains how different reports can help with your purchase.
Reports for commercial property and developments
Bulk handover inspections
Arrange a consistent inspection programme for several apartments, townhouses or commercial tenancies, with each finding linked to the right property and room. Explore bulk handover inspections.
Dilapidation reports
Record the visible condition of neighbouring properties before works begin, with dated photographs and agreed access. Read about dilapidation reports.
Commercial pre-purchase inspections
Buying an office, shop or warehouse? Agree the areas, shared-property access and any specialist input needed before the purchase deadline. See commercial pre-purchase inspections.
Building disputes
For a defect dispute, start with the report’s intended use. Legal reports explains the difference between a defect record, focused investigation and formal expert brief.
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
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