Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
A thorough structural and condition assessment before you sign the contract. We identify major defects, non-compliant work and safety hazards — giving you leverage to negotiate or walk away informed.
Learn moreThorough, independent building inspections across Sydney's Inner West and greater metro area. Licensed builders with 20+ years of real construction experience — not just inspectors with a certificate.
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Not all building inspectors are equal. Many hold basic certificates with limited hands-on construction experience. Every inspector at Inner West Property Inspections is a fully licensed NSW builder — someone who has designed, managed and built Sydney homes and apartments from the ground up.
That difference is critical when identifying the defects that cost buyers tens of thousands to fix.
From pre-purchase house inspections to expert witness reports for NCAT — we cover every building inspection Sydney property buyers and owners need.
A thorough structural and condition assessment before you sign the contract. We identify major defects, non-compliant work and safety hazards — giving you leverage to negotiate or walk away informed.
Learn moreSpecialist strata and apartment inspections — checking waterproofing, structural elements, common area defects and building-wide issues that directly affect your safety and investment.
Learn moreThe most comprehensive pre-purchase due diligence available. We identify live termite activity, historical pest damage and all structural defects in a single site visit — one report, complete picture.
Learn moreBefore you accept the keys to your new build, let our licensed builders inspect every element against the National Construction Code. We document all defects for rectification before handover.
Learn moreA photographic and written record of your property's existing condition before neighbouring construction begins. Required by most Sydney councils, it protects you if a developer causes damage.
Learn moreWhen building disputes head to NCAT or the Supreme Court, our expert witness reports meet strict NSW evidentiary standards. We provide testimony in complex building and construction matters.
Learn moreFrom your first call to receiving your report — we make the process simple and stress-free.
Call, email or fill in our form. We'll respond within 2 hours with a firm quote.
Choose a time that suits you — 7 days a week, same-day available when needed.
Our licensed builder spends 2–5 hours on site, leaving no area unchecked.
Clear, photo-rich written report delivered — often the same evening.
We service the full Sydney metro area with a primary focus on the Inner West and surrounding suburbs.
The Sydney building inspection market ranges from unlicensed sole operators to experienced licensed builders. Here is what separates us.
| Feature | Inner West Property Inspections | Typical competitor |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Licensed Builder (not just inspector) | ✓ Always | Often no |
| Minimum 20 years construction experience | ✓ Yes | Rarely |
| Professional Indemnity Insurance | ✓ Yes — cert available | Sometimes |
| Master Builders Association accredited | ✓ Yes | Rarely |
| Report within 24 hours | ✓ Usually same evening | 2–5 days common |
| Thermal camera imaging included | ✓ Yes — no extra charge | Extra cost |
| Expert witness qualified for NCAT | ✓ Yes | Rarely |
| Available 7 days a week | ✓ Yes | Weekdays only |
| AS 4349.1-2007 compliant reports | ✓ Yes | Not always |
"Saved us from a catastrophic purchase. The inspector found serious waterproofing failures and structural movement the agent hadn't disclosed. The report helped us negotiate $35,000 off the price."
"Used them for our Balmain terrace handover. They found 47 defects the builder needed to fix before we'd accept the keys. The report was so thorough the builder didn't argue a single item."
"As a first-home buyer I had no idea what to expect. The inspector walked me through every finding on the day, then called me when the written report arrived to explain it all. Exceptional service."
Building inspection costs in Sydney typically range from $400 to $800 for a standard pre-purchase house inspection, depending on property size. Apartment inspections start from around $350. Combined building and pest inspections range from $600–$900. Contact us for an obligation-free quote tailored to your property.
A standard Sydney house inspection takes 2–3 hours on site. Larger properties, new builds, or apartments may require 3–5 hours. We never rush an inspection — our inspectors stay until every area has been properly assessed.
Your written report is delivered within 24 hours. In most cases you'll receive it the same evening. The report includes detailed photographs, defect descriptions in plain English, severity ratings, and recommendations — and we're happy to walk you through it by phone at no extra charge.
Our inspections cover roof exterior and interior, subfloor cavity, all internal rooms, external walls, drainage, electrical hazards, plumbing, waterproofing, structural cracking and movement, illegal alterations and non-compliant work — all in accordance with AS 4349.1-2007. Thermal imaging is included at no extra cost.
Absolutely. Given Sydney's well-documented apartment defect crisis, an inspection is more important than ever. We specialise in apartments and check elements that generic inspectors miss — basement structural members, waterproofing membrane integrity, and strata-wide building defects visible from individual units.
Yes — and we actively encourage it. Being present allows our inspector to walk you through findings in real time and answer your questions on the spot. If you can't attend, we conduct a detailed phone debrief when your written report is delivered.
Available 7 days a week across Sydney's Inner West and greater metro area.