How much does building and pest inspection cost?
How much does building and pest inspection cost?
You’ve found a great property. Your offer was accepted and now you need to complete your due diligence before settlement. In Queensland, this typically includes getting approval for finance and a building and pest inspection. Understandably, this leaves many buyers wondering how much does a building and pest inspection cost?
The best building inspector will look for the following
In Queensland, building inspectors must be licensed builders for a minimum of 5 years prior to gaining their building inspector’s license. This ensures the building inspector has the experience and knowledge to know what to look for during inspections.
The best building and pest inspector will:
- Identify major building defects and safety hazards
- Identify minor building defects that require repair or maintenance
- Complete an inspection on both the internal and external aspects of the building
- Check all accessible areas within 30 meters of the home including subfloors, roof voids, roof, garages, sheds, retaining walls and more
- Use a thermal imaging camera and moisture meter
- Identify any evidence of termite activity or damage
At Local Building and Pest Inspections, all our inspectors have a minimum of 30 years of industry experience to ensure you’re getting the best building and pest inspection possible.
Why a building and pest inspection is important
For home buyers, a pre-purchase building and pest inspection is important because:
- It assesses the property and its current condition, which helps you to make an informed decision
- It allows you to plan in advance for repairs and maintenance
- It gives you more bargaining power during negotiations if the price needs to be lowered to allow for repairs
- It gives you peace of mind knowing the house is in reasonable condition prior to settlement
A pre-sale building and pest inspection is also a great idea for sellers because:
- It gives you an opportunity to fix any problems before potential buyers view the property and hire their own inspectors
- It will uncover any hidden issues that may have gone unnoticed
- It will help you set a realistic selling price and close the sale faster
- It creates a strong first impression and gives you peace of mind during negotiations
A building and pest inspection is more comprehensive than if you completed the inspection on your own. As the building inspector knows what to look for and will give you a complete snapshot of the property’s current condition.
How much does a building and pest inspection cost?
The building and pest inspection cost depends on a few factors including the property’s location, size and condition. If additional services are required, there may be extra costs.
How much does a pest and building cost at Local Inspections? Our prices vary based on the factors listed above. However, our building and pest inspections typically cost:
- $340 - $380 for a small apartment (up to 3 bedrooms)
- $440 - $470 for 2-3 bedroom townhouse or house
- $490 for an average sized 4 bedroom house
- $520 - $600 for a 5-6 bedroom house
- There may be additional costs if the property has extra living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, studio or granny flat or the house is a duplex
At Local Inspections, we pride ourselves on offering competitive rates whilst never compromising on the quality of the inspection.
Have peace of mind with a building and pest inspection from Local Inspections
With all our building and pest inspectors having over 30 years of experience, you can trust that you're getting a quality building and pest inspection.