Pre-Purchase Building & Pest Inspections in Sydney
A clear, honest building and timber pest report on the property you're buying, selling or leasing, so there are no surprises after settlement.
Pre-purchase inspections from $249 · free quotes
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When to call us
When to book a pre-purchase inspection in Sydney
Most problems are worth treating sooner than later. Here are the signals our technicians hear most.
Before signing a contract
Get the property's true condition up front, with time to renegotiate, walk away or plan for work.
Before selling or leasing
A clean report makes a sale smoother and stops disputes later. Better to know what's there first.
At the end of a lease
An inspection report documents the property's condition before you hand the keys back.
For strata or maintenance planning
A condition report helps committees budget for timber or pest issues across common property.
Treatment process
How a pre-purchase inspection works
Every job starts with finding the source, not just treating the symptom.
Full property inspection
Interior, exterior, roof void, subfloor and outbuildings are inspected for pest activity, damage and risk factors.
Clear, photo-backed reporting
You get a plain-language report with photos and the condition of every major area, in time to act on it.
Talk it through
We walk you through the findings so you know exactly what's cosmetic, what matters, and what it might cost.
In detail
What a pest inspection won't find
A report is a snapshot. Knowing its limits helps you read it properly.
Concealed activity
Termites and borers can be behind rendered walls, under tiles or inside framing that isn't safely accessible. The report states what was and wasn't inspected.
Future activity
An inspection records conditions on the day. It can flag risk factors, but it can't guarantee termites won't arrive later.
Building defects
Structural, waterproofing and electrical issues are a building inspector's job. If you're buying, you generally want both reports.
Guide
Building & Pest Inspections Sydney: Pre-Purchase Reports
How pre-purchase building and pest inspections work in Sydney: what the report covers, how long it takes, whether you should attend and how to act on the findings.
What does a pre-purchase inspection report cover?
Structural condition, timber pest activity and damage, moisture issues and safety items, the things that affect the value of the property and your decision to buy.
Building inspection or pest inspection: do I need both?
Yes, ideally. A building inspection looks at the structure; a timber pest inspection looks for termite and borer damage. Good conveyancers recommend both before exchange.
How long does an inspection take?
Usually 45-90 minutes on site depending on the property, with the written report delivered within 24 hours. We work around settlement deadlines.
Can I attend the inspection?
Yes, and it's a good idea. On the day we can show you what we're checking and point out anything that will matter later, without the jargon.
What if the report finds issues?
You get clear priorities: what's serious, what's routine maintenance, and what it may cost. From there you can negotiate, renegotiate or walk away with confidence.
Do you inspect apartments and strata units?
Yes, with the common areas reviewed for pest activity that can affect the unit, plus your internal inspection. Let us know the strata situation when you book.
What's included
What's included in every booking.
This is the standard scope. Anything extra is quoted before we start, so there are no surprises on the day.
- Full timber pest inspection
- Photo-backed written report
- Clear summary of activity and risk
- Walk-through of the findings
- Fast turnaround before settlement
Reviews
What Sydney clients say
Rated 4.9 from 120 Google reviews across Sydney.
“We were buying a house and got the timber pest inspection done through Jashlin. Report came back the next day with photos and no confusing jargon. It found old termite activity in the pergola that nobody had mentioned. Worth every cent.”
“Ordered a pre-purchase pest inspection on a place we were about to buy. The report came back the next day with photos and found prior termite activity the vendor hadn't mentioned. Saved us from an expensive mistake.”
“The building and pest inspection was booked within two days of our offer being accepted. Clear report, no jargon, and they talked us through the termite risk before settlement.”
FAQ
Pre-Purchase Inspections questions, answered.
Common questions about this service, scheduling and what's included.
Service areas
Pre-Purchase Inspections across Sydney
We work across 19+ Sydney suburbs. Here's where we're called most.
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