Premium Package Building & Pest Inspection Melbourne

We look for visible safety hazards that could put occupants at risk, including trip hazards, unsafe stairs/handrails, and obvious non-compliant or dangerous conditions. This is especially important in Melbourne homes with extensions, split levels, or older staircases where wear and ad-hoc repairs are common.

We inspect for evidence of termite activity and other timber pests, and we assess conditions that increase risk such as moisture, timber-to-ground contact, and subfloor access limitations. Melbourne is not termite-free, and inner-city gardens, old stumps, and damp subfloors can create the right conditions for attack.

Our visual asbestos survey identifies materials that appear consistent with asbestos-containing products, such as older eaves, wall cladding, wet-area linings, and backing boards. In many Melbourne suburbs, mid-century builds and renovations may have disturbed older sheets, so knowing what to treat as suspect helps you plan safe renovations and trade quotes.

We check for visible mould and the moisture conditions that commonly support it, including poor ventilation, leaks, and condensation-prone areas. Melbourne’s cooler months and older homes with limited airflow can drive mould in bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes and underfloor areas.

We perform a visual-only electrical inspection, looking for obvious concerns such as aged switchboards, damaged fittings, unsafe cabling presentation, and DIY alterations. In Melbourne, it’s common to see a blend of old and upgraded electrical work, so we flag what should be reviewed by a licensed electrician.

We measure floor levels digitally to identify unevenness and patterns that can indicate movement, settlement, or moisture-related subfloor issues. This is particularly valuable in Melbourne where reactive clay soils and older stump homes can produce gradual changes that are hard to judge by eye during an open inspection.

We visually confirm the presence and placement of smoke detectors so you can quickly identify gaps before moving in or leasing out. In Melbourne properties with extensions or reconfigured layouts, alarms can be missing in key zones or placed poorly after renovations.

We conduct electrical polarity testing to help detect potentially hazardous wiring issues that aren’t obvious from a visual check alone. With many Melbourne homes featuring older circuits alongside newer additions, polarity issues can appear after partial upgrades or DIY work and should be addressed promptly.

We report on minor defects such as deteriorated sealants, minor cracking, sticking doors, worn wet-area finishes, and early moisture staining. In Melbourne, these smaller items often hint at bigger drivers like drainage problems, ventilation issues, or movement, so addressing them early can prevent escalation.