Sample reports
Sample Building Inspection Reports in Queensland
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These are the sample reports we produce for clients in Queensland, one set per service. Each report lists every defect we find with a photo, its location, a severity rating and a recommended next step, so you can see exactly what you receive before you book. Our Queensland inspections are carried out under QBCC licence 15249792. See our building inspections in Queensland.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 report · About pre-purchase inspections
Pre-purchase sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/pre-purchase.pdf
Building and Pest Inspection
1 report · About building and pest inspections
Building and pest sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/building-and-pest.pdf
Pre-Sale Inspection
1 report · About pre-sale inspections
Pre-sale sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/pre-purchase.pdf
Apartment Pre-Settlement Inspection
1 report · About apartment pre-settlement inspections
Apartment pre-settlement sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/apartment-pre-settlement.pdf
Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspection
1 report · About pre-handover (pci) inspections
Practical completion sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/pre-handover.pdf
New Construction Stage Inspections
6 reports · About new construction stage inspectionss
Stage 1: Bored piers
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/stage-1-bored-piers.pdf
Stage 2: Slab pre-pour
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/stage-2-slab-pre-pour.pdf
Stage 3: Frame
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/stage-3-frame.pdf
Stage 4: Lock-up (pre-plaster)
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/stage-4-lock-up.pdf
Stage 5: Fixing and waterproofing
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/stage-5-fixing-waterproofing.pdf
Stage 6: Practical completion (PCI)
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/pre-handover.pdf
Dilapidation Report
1 report · About dilapidation reports
Residential dilapidation sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/dilapidation.pdf
Defect Investigation Report
1 report · About defect investigation reports
Defect investigation sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/defect-investigation.pdf
Expert Witness Report
3 reports · About expert witness reports
Expert witness sample report 1
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/expert-witness-1.pdf
Expert witness sample report 2
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/expert-witness-2.pdf
Expert witness sample report 3
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/expert-witness-3.pdf
Insurance Claim Assessment
1 report · About insurance claim assessments
Insurance claim sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/insurance-claim.pdf
Mould Inspection
1 report · About mould inspections
Mould inspection sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/mould.pdf
Drug Residue Testing
1 report · About drug residue testings
Drug residue test sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports/qld/drug-residue.pdf
Maintenance Inspection
1 report · About maintenance inspections
Maintenance inspection sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-maintenance-report.pdf
Roof Inspection
1 report · About roof inspections
Roof inspection sample report
https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-roof-inspection-report.pdf
Sample report questions for Queensland
What is a sample building inspection report?
A sample building inspection report is a finished report from a past inspection, shared so you can see the format, depth and photo evidence before you book. It shows how defects are described, how serious each one is rated, and what next step the inspector recommends, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why should I read a sample report before booking an inspection?
Because inspection reports vary more than inspection prices. Some are tick-box checklists with few photos, others document every defect with its location, severity and a recommended fix. You will use the report to negotiate, to hold a builder to account or to support a claim, so its detail matters more than anything else you buy.
Which sample report should I look at?
Open the sample for the service you need in your state. Buyers should read the pre-purchase or building and pest sample. Anyone building a new home should read the construction stage samples in order. Owners in a dispute with a builder or insurer should read the defect investigation, insurance claim or expert witness samples.
What does a building inspection report include in Queensland?
A Queensland pre-purchase building report follows Australian Standard AS 4349.1 and is prepared by a QBCC licensed inspector. It covers the visible condition of the building, lists major and minor defects with photos, notes safety hazards and access limitations, and gives a recommended next step for each finding.
Should a Queensland roof inspection cover storm damage?
Yes. Queensland storm season brings hail and high winds that crack tiles, lift sheeting and block gutters, and the damage is often invisible from the ground. A roof inspection records each defect with photos and notes whether it looks like storm damage, which helps when you lodge an insurance claim.
Will my report look the same as the sample?
Yes. Your report uses the same format, structure and level of photo evidence as the sample for that service. Only the findings differ, because every property is different. Reports are delivered online within 24 hours of the inspection, and you can open them on a phone, share a link or download a PDF.