Building and Pest Inspection Geelong
Pre Purchase Building & Pest Inspections for Geelong
Buying a property, checking an owner builder’s work, or want to know what’s really going on with a house you already own? We inspect it, then tell you straight, in a written report you can actually use. We work for the person paying for the inspection, not the agent, the vendor or the builder.
✔ Independent inspectors, no ties to agents or builders.
✔ Building and pest inspection covered in one visit.
✔ Reports back within 24 hours in most cases.
✔ Section 137B owner builder reports for Victorian sellers.
✔ Servicing Geelong and Melbourne’s west.
We’ve got you covered for building and pest inspections across Geelong and Melbourne’s west.
Our Building and Pest Inspection Services
What People Say About Building & Pest Inspection Geelong
“We booked a pre-purchase building inspection before buying in Geelong and were really impressed with how thorough it was. The report was clear, easy to understand and picked up several issues we hadn’t noticed ourselves. It gave us a much better idea of the property before making our final decision.”
★★★★★
– Michael T., Geelong
“We needed a 137B Owner Builder Report and the whole process was straightforward from the start. The inspection was thorough, everything was explained clearly, and the report gave us a good understanding of the condition of the property and the work that had been completed.”
★★★★★
– Rebecca L., Werribee
“We arranged a pre-purchase pest inspection before going ahead with a property in Torquay. The inspection was detailed and the findings were explained in plain English, including what we needed to be aware of before buying. Really professional service and exactly what we needed”
★★★★★
– James R., Torquay
10 Reasons why we have a 5 star rating:
Independent inspections focused on your interests.
Thorough pre-purchase building inspections.
Detailed pest and termite inspections.
Professional 137B Owner Builder Reports.
Independent new build stage inspections.
Clear, easy-to-understand inspection reports.
Practical explanations of defects and concerns.
Careful inspection of accessible areas of the property.
Straightforward communication from booking to report.
Trusted local service across Geelong and surrounding areas.
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Book In Today for a Building and Pest Inspection
✓ Independent local inspectors. ✓ Pre-purchase, 137B and pest inspections. ✓ Servicing Geelong and West Melbourne.
✓ Independent local inspectors.
✓ Pre-purchase, 137B and pest inspections.
✓ Servicing Geelong and West Melbourne.
Geelong’s Trusted Independent Building and Pest Inspectors
At Building & Pest Inspection Geelong, we work for one person on every job: the client who booked us. Not the agent selling the property, not the vendor, not the builder. That independence shapes everything about how we inspect and what ends up in the report.
We cover pre-purchase building and timber pest inspections, Section 137B owner builder reports, and independent stage inspections for clients building a new home, across Geelong, Werribee, Torquay and Melbourne’s west.
Every inspection gets the same approach: into the roof space, under the floor, along the timbers, checking what can be reached and saying plainly where it can’t. You get the findings in writing, with photos, before you have to make a decision that involves real money.
Searching for an independent building inspector in Geelong? We’ll talk you through what your inspection covers.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR BUILDING AND PEST INSPECTION
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a pre-purchase building inspection in Geelong cover?
A pre-purchase building inspection covers the accessible parts of the property, the roof exterior and roof space, the subfloor, interior rooms, wet areas, exterior walls and site drainage. We record structural concerns, moisture problems and defects, photograph each one, and set out what needs attention first. It’s written so a Geelong buyer can hand it straight to a builder for a quote.
Is a building inspection different if I already own the property?
Yes. A building inspection on a home you already own or are renovating works the same way as a pre-purchase inspection, checking cracking, roof condition, flashings, wet areas and the subfloor, but it’s aimed at owners, landlords and sellers across Geelong rather than a contract deadline. It’s useful before a renovation, between tenancies, or before you list.
Do I need a pre-purchase pest inspection as well as a building inspection?
Most Geelong buyers book both together in the one visit. A pre-purchase pest inspection checks the subfloor, roof space, fences and garden beds for live termite activity and past damage, using moisture readings rather than a walk-through. Timber damage isn’t covered by home insurance, so it’s worth knowing before the contract goes unconditional.
What's the difference between a termite inspection and a pest inspection?
A pre-purchase termite inspection focuses specifically on where termites get into a Geelong property, mud leads on piers, damp bathroom walls, skirtings that sound hollow, and timber in contact with soil. It’s a narrower check than a full pest inspection, and some buyers book it on its own when termites are the main concern.
What does a timber pest inspection check that a termite inspection doesn't?
A pre-purchase timber pest inspection covers termites, borers and wood decay fungi in the one report, rather than termites alone. We grade each finding as active or historic, which matters on older Geelong homes and coastal properties around Torquay where decay and borer damage are common alongside termite activity.
What is a 137B owner builder report and when do I need one?
A Section 137B owner builder report is a defects report required under the Building Act when you sell a Geelong property you built or renovated as an owner builder within the last six and a half years. We inspect the work, list the defects a purchaser needs to be told about, and provide the report in the form your conveyancer attaches to the section 32.
Do I need to pay before the inspection is done?
Yes. For pre-purchase and 137B inspections, our fee is paid before we carry out the inspection. We’ll confirm the amount and the booking details with you when you call.
What areas do you service around Geelong?
We service Geelong and West Melbourne, including Werribee and Torquay, within approximately 70km of Geelong. If you’re unsure whether your property falls inside that area, call 0485 083 974 and we’ll confirm before you book.
Contact Our Friendly & Experienced Team
Book In Today for a Building and Pest Inspection
✓ Independent local inspectors. ✓ Pre-purchase, 137B and pest inspections. ✓ Servicing Geelong and West Melbourne.
✓ Independent local inspectors.
✓ Pre-purchase, 137B and pest inspections.
✓ Servicing Geelong and West Melbourne.
Complete Building and Pest Inspection Services Across Geelong
Building Inspection
Not every inspection is tied to a sale. Our building inspection service covers owners, landlords and sellers across Geelong who want a defect list before a renovation, between tenancies, or before listing a property, with the same thorough check of the structure, roof and subfloor.
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
Buying a property in Geelong or Melbourne’s west? Our pre-purchase building inspection checks the roof space, subfloor, wet areas, walls and site drainage before you sign, so you know the condition of the property while you can still act on it. Every defect is photographed and set out in order of priority.
Pre-Purchase Pest Inspection
Timber damage isn’t covered by home insurance, which makes this one worth having in writing. Our pre-purchase pest inspection checks the subfloor, roof space, fences and garden beds for live termite activity and past damage, using moisture readings rather than a walk-through.
Pre-Purchase Termite Inspection
Termites get into a property in predictable places. Our pre-purchase termite inspection focuses on mud leads on piers, damp bathroom walls, skirtings that sound hollow, and timber in contact with soil, the spots where activity in Geelong homes usually shows up first.
Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspection
Termites aren’t the only thing that damages structural timber. Our pre-purchase timber pest inspection covers termites, borers and wood decay fungi in one report, grading each finding as active or historic so you know what you’re actually dealing with.
137B Owner Builder Report
Selling a home you built or renovated yourself? Our 137B owner builder report meets the Section 137B requirement for owner builders selling within six and a half years of the work, listing the defects a purchaser needs to be told about in the form your conveyancer needs for the section 32.
Why Choose an Independent Building and Pest Inspection?
A building and pest inspection is one of the cheapest ways to protect the largest purchase most people make. It’s a small cost weighed against the price of finding a structural problem or active termites after settlement, when the fixing is entirely on you.
With an experienced inspector going through the roof space, subfloor, wet areas and timbers, you get a written record of the property’s actual condition, not just how it looked at the open home. That applies whether you’re buying, selling, or an owner builder needing a 137B report.
An independent inspection also removes the guesswork. Structural movement, moisture behind a shower wall, termite activity in a wall frame, none of it is visible walking through a property once. Having someone who knows what to look for, and who works for you rather than the agent or the vendor, means problems get found while there’s still time to negotiate or walk away.
It also protects you from costs that show up later. Termite damage isn’t covered by home insurance, and defects an owner builder didn’t disclose can become your problem after settlement. A proper inspection puts that risk in writing before you commit, not after.
Thorough, independent and specific to the property in front of us, a building and pest inspection is a straightforward way to buy, sell or build with the facts in hand rather than hoping for the best.
Contact Our Friendly Team
Book In Today for a Building and Pest Inspection
✓ Independent local inspectors.
✓ Pre-purchase, 137B and pest inspections.
✓ Servicing Geelong and West Melbourne.