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ACE Building & Pest Inspection

For over 20 years, ACE Building and Pest Inspection in Melbourne has been building a strong reputation with helping homeowners. This ensures your dream home is always safe, secure, and free from any hidden problems. Our team of experienced building and pest inspectors carefully takes the time to conduct detailed building and pest inspections. We are identifying any potential issues so you can invest with confidence and peace of mind.

Trust us to protect your future with our detailed and reliable building and pest inspection services in Melbourne. We inspect your property just like as our own property. Choose quality, choose confidence, choose ACE Building and Pest Inspection Melbourne.

What we do at
ACE Building and Pest Inspection

Building & Pest Inspections

When you choose our Building and Pest inspections in Melbourne, you’re getting a detailed, no-stone-unturned assessment of the property. We are extremely careful to inspect Melbourne building everything—from the foundations, walls, and roofing to the doors, windows, plumbing, and electrical systems. Our building and inspector in Melbourne also keep an eye out for any health or safety risks such as moulds. So you know exactly what you’re dealing with before making a investment decision. Furthermore, as part of the pre-purchase and pest package we undertake vigorous pest inspections which identify concerns with termite infestation, wood boring insects and wood decay.

Essential for when buying or selling, our building and pest inspections identify defects, safety concerns, and timber pest problems, we are offering clear advice and recommendations for repairs and maintenance. We ensure your property is safe and up to standard with our detailed reports.

Pre Auction Inspections

Our Pre-Auction Inspections give you a clear and detailed picture of a property’s condition before you place your bid. Our Melbourne inspectors carefully examine the structure, foundation, roofing, plumbing, and electrical systems to make sure everything is in good working order. We also inspect for any pest activity, like termites or rodents, which could cause costly problems down the track.

Our Building and Pest Inspection in Melbourne is helping you make informed decisions. We identify major issues, safety concerns, and any repairs that might be needed. This way, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting into before you commit. After the inspection, you’ll receive a comprehensive inspection report with all our findings and recommendations. This inspection report gives you the confidence to bid wisely, knowing the property’s true condition and what to expect in the future.

Pre-Handover Inspection

Our Melbourne building and pest inspection team performs detailed pre-handover inspections, also called final inspections, before a new property is handed over to the owner. We make sure the construction work meets the agreed standards and that the property is ready to move into.

As part of our property inspection services, our inspectors carefully check for defects, unfinished work, or anything that doesn’t meet current building codes or contract requirements. We then provide a clear, detailed inspection report that lists all the issues that need to be fixed before the property can be officially handed over. This inspection report ensures you get a home that’s safe, complete, and up to standard.

Dilapidation Inspection

Our building and pest inspectors in Melbourne specialise in detailed dilapidation inspections. We check a property’s condition before and after construction or demolition work. Our inspector team carefully records any existing damage to the building and nearby structures. This makes it easy to spot any new damage caused by the work.

Our inspection reports are easy to understand. They include clear descriptions, photos, and sometimes videos. These inspections help protect property owners and contractors. The dilapidation reports help to prevent arguments by showing exactly what the Melbourne property looked like before and after the work. This keeps things fair and gives everyone peace of mind.

WHO WE ARE

20Y+

EXPERIENCES

3K+

INSPECTED

300+

DETECTED

ANY

PROPERTY TYPES

ACE Building and Pest Inspection is a Melbourne-based company with a team of dedicated independent qualified inspectors with over 20 years of experience in the Building Construction industry. We have extensive expertise and knowledge in many aspects of building inspections, particularly with pre-purchase inspection reports, building condition reports and building dilapidation reports

Why We Are
The Best Building & Pest
Inspection Service For You?

How Our Building and Pest
Inspection Works

01.

Initial Consultation

  • Contact Us: Reach out to us by phone, email, or through our website and schedule an inspection at your convenience time. Our friendly customer service team is always available to assist you with any questions. We guide you through the process of setting up an appointment for your building and pest inspection in Melbourne with us.
  • Discuss Your Needs: During the initial contact, we take the time to understand your specific concerns and requirements. Whether you are buying a new home, selling your property, or simply want a routine inspection, we tailor our inspection services to meet your unique needs.
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Scheduling the Inspection

  • Flexible Timing: We offer flexible timing to fit your schedule, even for last-minute bookings. Our team makes the inspection process smooth and easy. We work directly with the agent to set up the appointment and arrange access to the property. If you’re on a tight deadline, we’ll do our best to get your report to you within 24 hours.
  • Confirmation Once your building and pest inspection appointment is scheduled, we’ll send you a confirmation via email or text with all the property inspection details for your convenience.
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On-Site Inspection

  • Arrival: Our qualified inspectors for building and pest arrive promptly and introduce themselves, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience. Our inspectors take the time to explain the inspection process to whoever is present during the inspection and address any initial questions before they start.
  • Thorough Examination: We carry out a comprehensive building and pest inspection of the property, covering both interior and exterior areas. This includes assessing the structural integrity of the building and checking, but not limited to, the roof condition, walls, windows, doors, floors, plumbing, subfloor, roof void, and electrical systems. Our pest inspection also identifies any signs of infestations, such as termites, wood borings, or decay, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
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Using Advanced Tools

  • Technology-Driven: Technology-Driven: We utilise advanced tools and cutting-edge building and pest inspection technology to ensure the highest accuracy in our inspections. Thermal imaging cameras allow us to detect hidden moisture and cold spots in particular relating to insulation issues, while moisture meters pinpoint potential leaks. Additionally, we use the latest Nivcomp digital floor level, an invaluable tool for properties with subfloors, providing precise measurements of floor level variations. These advanced technologies help us identify issues that hard to find with visual inspection, giving you a thorough and reliable assessment.
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Detailed Reporting

  • Comprehensive Report: You’ll get your report by email within 24 hours of the inspection. It’s packed with all the details—what we found, clear explanations of any issues, high-quality photos, and our recommendations for repairs or next steps. Everything you need to make informed decisions, delivered quickly and clearly.
  • Clear Explanations: Our building and pest inspection reports are designed to be user-friendly, with clear explanations that make complex issues easy to understand. We highlight the severity of each issue and provide practical advice on the best course of action.
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'Ensuring you get the quality standard you’re paying for'

Home purchasing is the largest investment most people will make in their lifetime. For
this reason, it is imperative to make sure the property you purchase is free from
apparent and hidden defects and an overall good
investment for your return.

We at ACE Building and Pest Inspection in Melbourne can help you purchase your dream home with peace
of mind through our very detailed, and objective pre-purchase inspection reports. The
report will give you an overview of the property
highlighting the following:

  • The Type/Construction – (details of the typical construction)
  • Nature of Inspection – (what is involved in the inspection)
  • Condition – (general condition and observed issues)
  • Action – (what action to take to resolve the issue)

We are a competitively-priced Building Inspection Company that always perseveres to
achieve excellence and looks for the best interest of our clients. We utilise new modern
technology to undertake our inspections like
the use of thermal imaging cameras which can detect heat loss and moisture, digital
floor level equipment which can accurately determine floor level differences to 1mm. We
also use unmanned aerial vehicles known
as drones to assist with gathering detailed information on all aspects of roofing
defects. This information is used to produce comprehensive reports giving you, the
client detailed impartial advice on any issues
and concerns that we detect.

FAQ

Building Inspections

A building inspection is a detailed assessment of a property’s structural integrity and overall condition. It is conducted on residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Melbourne.

Building inspections are often performed when buying or selling a property to provide crucial information about potential issues or necessary repairs. They can also be done periodically for maintenance purposes.

Our building and pest inspectors evaluate various elements, including the foundation, roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, and interior and exterior components. We deliver a comprehensive report highlighting any defects, safety concerns, and recommended maintenance or repair work.

Typically it can take 2-4 hours onsite with an additional 2-3 hours to compile the report.

Pest Inspections

A pest inspection involves a thorough examination of a property in Melbourne to identify any signs of pest infestations, such as termites, wood boring insects, and fungal decay.

Pest inspections are essential for maintaining the structural integrity of a property and the health and safety of its occupants by identifying and addressing pest infestations before they cause significant damage. Termites can be highly invasive and highly elusive.

Our inspectors look for evidence of pest activity, including mud tubes, cracks blisters and sags in timber structures, droppings, nests, and entry points. We provide a report with our findings and recommendations for pest control treatments or preventative measures.

We recommend getting a pest inspection at least once a year to ensure your Melbourne property remains pest-free. However, the frequency may vary depending on the property’s location and condition.

Pre-Handover Inspection

A pre-handover inspection, also known as a final inspection, is conducted before a new property in Melbourne is handed over to the owner by the builder. It ensures that the construction work meets the agreed standards and that the property is ready for occupancy.

A pre-handover inspection helps identify any defects, incomplete work, or items that do not meet the contract specifications, ensuring that these issues are rectified before you take possession of the property.

Our inspectors check for any defects, incomplete work, or items that do not meet the contract specifications. We provide a detailed report listing any issues that need to be rectified before the property can be officially handed over.

The duration of a pre-handover inspection varies based on the property’s size and complexity.Generally, it can take a few hours to complete the inspection with a further 2-3 hours to compile the report.

Dilapidation Inspection

A dilapidation inspection is a comprehensive assessment of a property’s condition before and after nearby construction or demolition work in Melbourne. It documents existing damage to the building and its surroundings to identify any new damage caused by the construction activities.

Dilapidation inspections protect property owners and contractors in Melbourne from potential disputes over property damage by providing a detailed record of the property’s condition before and after construction work.

Our reports include detailed descriptions, photographs, and sometimes videos of the property’s current state, highlighting any existing damage and identifying any new damage caused by nearby construction activities.

The duration of a dilapidation inspection depends on the size and condition of the property. Typically, it can take a few hours to complete the inspection and 2-3 hours to compile the report.