# Owner Inspections

> Australia's trusted building and pest inspection company providing professional property inspections across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT. Licensed and insured inspectors delivering same-day digital reports.

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## About

Owner Inspections is a professional building and pest inspection company operating across Australia. We provide comprehensive property inspection services for home buyers, property investors, builders, strata managers, legal professionals and insurance companies. Our qualified inspectors use advanced tools including thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters, termite radar detection and drones.

## Licensing and Credentials

- Victoria Building Authority (VBA) License: CDB-U 53425
- NSW Fair Trading License: 366177C
- Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) License: 15249792
- Australian Society of Building Consultants (ASBC) Member: SIP 141
- Fully insured with professional indemnity and public liability insurance

## Pricing Guide (AUD, GST inclusive)

- Pre-Purchase Building Inspection: from $400
- Building and Pest Inspection (combined): from $500
- Apartment Pre-Settlement Inspection: from $350
- Pre-Sale Inspection: from $400
- Pre-Handover / Defects Inspection: from $400
- New Construction Stage Inspection: from $350
- Dilapidation Report: from $600
- Defect Investigation Report: from $800
- Expert Witness Report: from $1,500
- Mould Inspection: from $500
- Timber Pest Inspection: from $300
- Roof Inspection: from $400
- Drug Residue Testing: from $400
- All inspections include same-day digital report delivery

## Services

- [Pre-Purchase Building Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/pre-purchase-inspections): Thorough inspection before buying a home, covering structure, safety, and defects with a same-day report
- [Building and Pest Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/building-and-pest-inspections): Combined building and timber pest inspection for a complete property assessment before purchase
- [Apartment Pre-Settlement Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/apartment-pre-settlement): Inspection of off-the-plan apartments before settlement to identify defects and incomplete work
- [Pre-Sale Building Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/pre-sale-inspections): Inspection for vendors to identify and address issues before listing a property for sale
- [Pre-Handover Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/pre-handover-inspections): Defect inspection at practical completion stage before accepting handover from the builder
- [New Construction Stage Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/new-construction-stage-inspections): Progressive inspections at each construction stage from slab to handover
- [Dilapidation Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/dilapidation-reports): Documented condition report of neighbouring properties before construction or demolition begins
- [Defect Investigation Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/defect-investigation-reports): Detailed investigation and reporting on specific building defects and their causes
- [Expert Witness Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/expert-witness-reports): Independent expert reports for NCAT, VCAT, QCAT and court proceedings on building disputes
- [Insurance Claim Assessments](https://ownerinspections.com.au/insurance-claim-assessments): Independent assessment of property damage to support insurance claims
- [Mould Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/mould-inspections): Detection and assessment of mould issues including moisture source identification
- [Timber Pest Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/timber-pest-inspections): Inspection for termites, borers and wood decay fungi using radar and thermal imaging
- [Roof Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/roof-inspection): Drone and physical inspection of roof condition, flashing, gutters and drainage
- [Drug Residue Testing](https://ownerinspections.com.au/drug-residue-testing): Testing for methamphetamine and other drug residue contamination in properties
- [Maintenance Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/maintenance-inspections): Routine property condition assessments to identify maintenance needs early
- [Reinspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/reinspection): Follow-up inspection to verify previously identified defects have been rectified by the builder
- [Tax Depreciation Schedule](https://ownerinspections.com.au/depreciation-schedule): ATO-compliant depreciation schedule for investment property tax deductions
- [Commercial Property Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/commercial-property-inspections): Building inspections for commercial and industrial properties
- [SBBIS NSW](https://ownerinspections.com.au/strata-building-bond-inspection-scheme): Strata Building Bond and Inspection Scheme inspections for NSW strata developments
- [VCAT Witness Report](https://ownerinspections.com.au/vcat-witness-report): Expert witness reports for Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal building disputes
- [NCAT Witness Report](https://ownerinspections.com.au/ncat-witness-report): Expert witness reports for NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal building disputes

## Service Areas

- [New South Wales](https://ownerinspections.com.au/nsw): Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Wollongong and surrounds
- [Victoria](https://ownerinspections.com.au/vic): Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and surrounds
- [Queensland](https://ownerinspections.com.au/qld): Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and surrounds
- [South Australia](https://ownerinspections.com.au/sa): Adelaide and surrounds
- [Australian Capital Territory](https://ownerinspections.com.au/act): Canberra and surrounds

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://ownerinspections.com.au): Main landing page with service overview and booking
- [About Us](https://ownerinspections.com.au/about): Company history, mission and values
- [Our Team](https://ownerinspections.com.au/our-team): Meet our licensed building inspectors
- [Services](https://ownerinspections.com.au/services): Full list of inspection services offered
- [FAQs](https://ownerinspections.com.au/faqs): Common questions about inspections, pricing and process
- [Articles](https://ownerinspections.com.au/articles): 268+ educational articles on building inspections and property
- [Reviews](https://ownerinspections.com.au/reviews-testimonials): Customer reviews and testimonials
- [Contact](https://ownerinspections.com.au/contact): Book an inspection or get in touch

## Contact

- Website: https://ownerinspections.com.au
- Phone: 1300 471 805
- Email: enquiries@ownerinspections.com.au
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 10am-1pm (AEST)

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## Optional

- [Office Locations](https://ownerinspections.com.au/contact): Sydney (Level 8, 97 Pacific Hwy, North Sydney NSW 2060), Melbourne (Level 14, 380 St Kilda Rd, VIC 3000), Brisbane (Level 22, 69 Ann St, QLD 4000)
- [Tools and Technologies](https://ownerinspections.com.au/tools-and-technologies): Equipment used including thermal imaging, moisture meters, termite radar and drones
- [Sample Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports): Download sample inspection reports for each service type
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