At auction, the decision can become expensive in seconds. A pre-auction inspection gives you time to understand the condition of the property before emotion, competition and an unconditional purchase collide. You can bid knowing what was found — and what still needs investigation.
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Once the auction is won, the opportunity to make the purchase conditional on a later inspection may be gone. A pre-auction inspection moves the investigation forward so the condition of the property can form part of your bidding strategy before auction day.
Depending on the service booked, we can assess the accessible building elements, timber-pest risks, moisture indicators, roof space, subfloor and external areas — then provide a detailed report and direct discussion with your inspector.
The report can help you understand repair exposure, whether specialist advice is needed, and whether a defect changes how you value the property. The bidding decision remains yours — but it is a better decision when the building condition is no longer a blind spot.
Tell us the property address and auction deadline. We will advise availability and the most appropriate inspection scope. If access is controlled by the selling agent, provide the agent details and we can arrange access directly.
A real sample report lets you judge the level of detail before you book.
Read what buyers say about the time spent onsite, the defects identified, the detail in the reports, the explanations afterwards and the decisions those findings helped them make.
A combined building and pest inspection by Building Inspections Melbourne, pointed out that there were a lot more problems with the property we wanted to buy then what we first realised. It was definitely a small price to pay for getting the team to come out and look over it thoroughly.
“I used Building Inspections Melbourne when I was building, after a friend suggested it was a good idea to have a pre hand over inspection of my new home. I found the guys to be incredibly reliable and professional, and they even found a few things that were able to fixed before we moved in. If I ever build again, I would gladly call them again for sure.”
I had done a walk through of a property that I thought was perfect, and was very keen to head straight to the auction. My wife wanted peace of mind, so she insisted we organise a Pre Auction Inspection. There turned out to be a lot of problems with the property, that would have blown our budget to fix. I won’t hesitate to call the team again before I put my hand up for another property.
“Extremely thorough and professional from start to finish. The inspection report was clear, detailed and easy to understand, and the inspector took the time to explain everything we needed to know. It gave us real confidence in making our decision. Highly recommended.”
As early as practical before auction day. Tell us the auction date when requesting the quote so we can advise availability and reporting timing.
No. Give us the selling agent’s contact details and we can arrange access directly.
That is part of the value of inspecting before the auction. The report is information for your decision — whether that means bidding, adjusting your limit, seeking further advice or walking away.
Only if a timber-pest component is included in the booked service. We recommend making the scope clear before the inspection.
We can explain the significance of findings and the likely trades or further investigations required. Precise repair pricing may require quotations from the relevant trades or specialists.
Yes. Direct access to the inspector after the report is a key part of the service.
Call us to discuss the property, timing and the inspection you need. If you prefer, send the address and we will review it and provide a clear quote.
