Building & Pest Inspection Sydney Combined Report
Get the structural and the pest picture of a property in a single visit and a single report. Our combined building and pest inspections give Sydney buyers the full story before they commit.
What a Combined Inspection Covers
A building and pest inspection rolls two separate checks into one job. The building side looks at the structure and condition of the property, while the pest side looks for termites and other timber pests. Done together, they give you a complete view of what you are buying, with no gaps between the two.
To keep both sides done properly, each is carried out by the right qualified inspector. The building inspection is conducted by a qualified building inspector in line with Australian Standard AS 4349.1, and the timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3. Their findings come back to you in one combined report, so you have a single, clear document rather than two reports to cross-reference.
This is the option most buyers choose, because a problem in a home is not always obviously building or pest related. Rising damp, for example, can both damage a structure and create the moist conditions termites love. Seeing both sides together helps make sense of the whole property.
It also saves you real time and stress. Instead of finding two separate inspectors, booking two appointments and trying to line up two sets of findings, you arrange one inspection and get one report. For anyone juggling a busy purchase with a cooling-off clock ticking, that simplicity is worth a lot, and it means nothing slips through the gap between two providers who never speak to each other.
Building and Pest, Side by Side
Both inspections are visual and cover the areas that can be safely and reasonably accessed on the day, such as the interior, roof void, subfloor, exterior and grounds. Findings are graded by how significant they are, so you can quickly tell a minor maintenance item apart from something serious that needs attention or further investigation. Here is what each side of the inspection takes in.
Building Defects Covered
- Cracking in walls, brickwork and foundations
- Roof, gutters and ceiling condition
- Internal and external walls
- Dampness and moisture problems
- Wet areas, bathrooms and visible leaks
- Windows, doors and fittings
- Decks, steps and balustrades
- Site drainage and surface water
- Safety hazards that are visible
Pest Issues Covered
- Live termite activity
- Past and existing termite damage
- Termite workings and mud leads
- Borers in timber
- Fungal decay and rot in timber
- Conditions conducive to termites
- Moisture readings in risk areas
- Subfloor and roof void where accessible
- Trees and timber in the yard
See a Sample Report
A good report should be easy to follow. Ours lay out each finding clearly, grade defects and pest issues by significance, include photos of anything notable, and finish with plain-English recommendations. If you would like to see the format before you book, we are happy to send through a sample report on request so you know exactly what you will receive.
Request a sample reportWhat Does It Cost?
Better value than booking separately
Because the building and pest inspections happen in the one visit, a combined inspection usually works out cheaper than arranging the two on their own. It also saves you the hassle of coordinating two appointments and waiting on two reports.
The exact price depends on the property, mainly its size, type and location, so rather than quote a figure that might not apply to you, we give you an accurate price up front when you get in touch. There are no surprises and no hidden extras added later.
When you weigh that cost against the price of the home itself, and against the tens of thousands a missed structural or termite problem can cost to put right, a combined inspection is one of the cheapest forms of insurance you can buy as a purchaser. It is a small, fixed, known cost that protects you from a potentially huge unknown one.
Not Sure Which You Need?
If you only need the pest side covered, a focused timber pest inspection may be all you require. And if you are buying, our pre-purchase pest inspection page explains how the timing fits around your purchase. Still unsure? Give us a call and we will recommend the right inspection for your situation, with no pressure either way.
As a rough guide, the combined building and pest inspection suits anyone buying a freestanding house or townhouse who wants the whole property assessed. A standalone timber pest inspection suits homeowners doing a routine yearly check, or buyers who have already arranged a building inspection elsewhere. Whatever you choose, the aim is the same: an honest, accurate picture of the property so you can decide with confidence.