Property Maintenance Inspections
Yearly or 6-Monthly Home Health Check

A maintenance inspection is a scheduled inspection, usually yearly or every 6 months, that you book for the upkeep of your property. The inspector checks all major building components, records maintenance items with photos, and gives you a dated report you can use to plan repairs and to show your insurer or builder that the property has been maintained.

Regular maintenance inspections help identify issues early when they are less expensive to repair. They protect your property value, ensure safety for occupants, and help you budget for necessary repairs rather than facing unexpected emergency costs.

Homeowners, owners of newer homes still under builder’s warranty, landlords, property managers, strata managers, investors and commercial property owners. They are particularly valuable for older properties, properties exposed to harsh weather, and any property that has not been inspected recently.

Most owners book a maintenance inspection once a year. Older properties, rental properties, and homes in harsh weather or coastal conditions often suit an inspection every 6 months. Booking on a regular schedule builds the documented maintenance history that insurers and builders look for.

A building inspector checks all accessible areas: the roof, gutters, flashings and downpipes, external walls and cladding, windows and doors, internal walls, ceilings and floors, wet areas and visible plumbing, subfloor and ventilation, and outdoor areas such as decks, fences, paths and drainage. Moisture meters and thermal imaging are used to find water getting in. Each item is photographed and given a priority in the report.

Our detailed report includes a comprehensive list of identified maintenance items, photographic evidence, priority ratings for each issue, and recommendations for repairs. We categorise items by urgency to help you plan effectively.

A typical maintenance inspection takes 1-3 hours depending on property size and condition. Our inspectors take the time needed to thoroughly assess all areas of your property.

Yes, our reports categorise maintenance items by priority level including urgent safety issues, items requiring attention within 6 months, items for the next 12 months, and general maintenance recommendations for ongoing upkeep.

No. A maintenance inspection is a scheduled upkeep check, usually yearly or every 6 months. A property condition report is tied to a tenancy: it documents the property before a tenant moves in and how they left it when they move out. Landlords often book both, a condition report at each change of tenant and a maintenance inspection on a regular schedule.

Use the quote form on this page, or call us Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Tell us how often you want the property inspected, yearly or every 6 months, and whether the report is needed for insurance or a builder’s warranty, so we can set up the right schedule.

The cost depends on the property size, type, and location. We provide tailored quotes based on your specific requirements. The cost of an inspection is minimal compared to the savings from preventing major repairs.

A building inspection is typically a one-off assessment for buying or selling a property. A maintenance inspection is an ongoing service focused on identifying current and emerging maintenance needs, helping you plan repairs and keep the property in good condition over time.

Yes, our reports include prioritised maintenance recommendations categorised by urgency. This effectively serves as a maintenance schedule, helping you plan and budget for repairs over the short and long term.

Yes, this is one of the main reasons owners book them. Insurers can decline claims where damage is put down to a lack of maintenance, and builders can dispute warranty claims on the same grounds. A regular series of dated reports shows the property was looked after, and for a newer home it also records defects while the builder’s statutory warranty period is still running.

Yes, maintenance inspections are particularly valuable for strata properties. They help strata committees and body corporates plan capital works, set levies, and maintain common areas. Our reports provide the evidence needed for informed decision-making at general meetings.

We use moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, levels and digital inspection tools. Thermal imaging helps show where moisture may be getting in behind surfaces, which is then checked with a moisture meter.

Yes, we provide maintenance inspections for all property types including residential homes, apartments, commercial buildings, and industrial properties. Commercial inspections can be tailored to meet compliance and workplace safety requirements.

The written report is usually delivered within a few business days of the inspection. It includes detailed findings, photographs, and prioritised recommendations for your property maintenance plan.

The most common issues include blocked or damaged gutters, cracked or peeling paint, deteriorating sealants around windows and doors, minor plumbing leaks, timber decay in decks and fences, roof tile damage, poor drainage, and moisture buildup in subfloor areas.

Yes, our detailed reports with photographs and descriptions of each issue make it easy to obtain accurate quotes from tradespeople. Having a professional report ensures tradespeople understand the scope of work required and helps you avoid overcharging.

No. A maintenance inspection is a building inspection. Termites and other timber pests are covered by a separate timber pest inspection. If you want both, ask for them together when you request a quote.

It can be used for one. Many new home contracts include a maintenance or defects liability period after handover, set in the contract, when the builder must return to fix defects. A maintenance inspection booked before that period ends gives you a written, photographed list of defects to hand to the builder while they are still obliged to fix them.

In NSW, statutory warranties run for 6 years for major defects and 2 years for other defects from completion. In VIC, implied warranties can be enforced for up to 10 years from the occupancy permit or certificate of final inspection. In QLD, the Home Warranty Scheme covers structural defects for 6 years and 6 months, and non-structural defects noticed within 6 months of practical completion.

It can. Moneysmart warns that insurers may decline a claim if a home has not been looked after, such as leaks and damage left unrepaired. The Queensland Home Warranty Scheme excludes defects caused by lack of maintenance or neglect. A series of dated maintenance reports is the simplest way to show the property was maintained.