Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
Protect Your Property Investment Before You Buy
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make.
A professional pre-purchase building inspection gives you the confidence to proceed—or the power to renegotiate—before committing to a purchase.
We provide thorough, independent building inspections across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, helping buyers identify hidden defects, safety concerns, and costly repairs before it’s too late.
What Our Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Covers
Our detailed inspections assess all major and accessible areas of the property, including:
- Structural integrity (walls, ceilings, floors, foundations)
- Roof condition and roof space inspection
- Dampness, leaks, and moisture detection
- Electrical and plumbing visual assessment
- Safety hazards and compliance issues Interior and exterior condition
- Fencing, drainage, and external structures
You receive a clear, easy-to-understand report outlining any defects and recommended next steps.
Why a Pre-Purchase Inspection Is Essential
A property may look perfect on the surface—but hidden issues can cost tens of thousands of dollars after settlement.
A professional inspection helps you:
- Avoid expensive surprises after purchase
- Negotiate a better price with confidence
- Identify structural or safety risks early
- Make an informed, stress-free buying decision
Request a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
Enhanced Reporting
At Building and Pest Inspectors Adelaide we provide complete reporting that goes BEYOND the traditional building inspection. We don't just identify faults, we provide information on the cause, what's needed to fix the problem and what is required to ensure the stability and quality of the property is maintained. Our full comprehensive reports include photos, up to date compliances, regulations, information to estimate projected costings as well as providing contacts for quality, fully licensed trades for faults needing attention.
Our inspections are one fixed price, plus if you combine a building and timber pest inspection together, you receive $100 discount, making it very affordable. That is one fixed price, no surprises and performed to comply with Australian Standards AS 4349.1-2007 and AS 4349.3-2010. We are a member of the HIA Housing Industry association. All Timber pest inspections are carried out using the Termatrac T3i radar termite detector at no extra cost with same day inspections and comprehensive reports.
PLUS
We dont just do the inspection report and just leave you to it. We stand by you for 12 months by providing a 12 MONTH FREE subscription to our exclusive 1300 number hotline. Thats a 24/7 emergency hotline service designed to help our cllients, should any thing go wrong.
You call the one number for all trades but speak to the same person everytime, the person that inspected your home. When calling, the inspector is there to give you advice, provide you with the contact details of the trusted tradies we use, or if you are stressed or don't know what to say, we can call and arrange it for you and you pay them direct, we don't charge a thing or get any kickbacks, we just provide the service free to our clients.
We recognised that most clients purchasing their first home, knew very little about houses, what is needed to maintain the property, what to do if something goes wrong or even what trade to call when problems arise. We stand by our building inspections and comprehensive reports so we decided to provide an after sales service initiative to stand by you, for 12 months FREE of charge, 24 hours a day to prove it.
What's in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
External Home Inspection Checklist
Type of build construction
Type of footing and stability
Type of roof and condition
Rising damp test with moisture meter
Gutters, down pipes and storm water
Wall construction and condition inc cracking
All external timber work inc doors and windows
Electrical and plumbing compliance and upgrade
Hot water service
Fencing, garages, carports and sheds
Driveway and pathways
Trees and hazards surrounding
Pool and spa (visual only)
Internal Home Inspection Checklist
Ceiling type and condition
Wall type and condition
Floor and sub floor construction and condition
Moisture meter wet areas and internal walls
All timberwork in doors and windows
Cabinetry inc wardrobes, kitchen cupboards and vanities
Ancillary plumbing and leaks
Electrical inc powerpoints and switches
Appliances,, heating and cooling
Roof cavity inc roof timbers and type
Insulation inc compliance checks
Cellar
Pest inspection not inc but reported if evident.
Areas We Service Across Adelaide
We provide pre-purchase building inspections throughout metropolitan Adelaide and surrounding regions, including:
- Glenelg – coastal homes and apartments
- Norwood – character homes and cottages
- Unley – heritage and renovated properties
- Burnside – high-value residential homes
- Prospect – older homes and redevelopment sites
- Mawson Lakes – modern housing estates
- Mount Barker – fast-growing Hills region
- Strathalbyn – regional residential properties
- Adelaide Hills – lifestyle properties and acreage homes
Who We Work With
Our inspections are ideal for:
- First home buyers
- Property investors
- Real estate purchasers
- Auction buyers
- Off-market property buyers