What do I get?

Careful Detailed Inspection

We inspect the building and the site, starting from the perimeter fencing and working inwards, looking for faults and defects that could impact upon your purchase decision and cost money now or in the future. Much cannot be seen, but experience tells us where faults may lie or have been covered up. The inspection is non-destructive and great care is taken to avoid any damage to the property or disturbance to owners' effects.

The Onsite Summary

Straight after the inspection you can attend the property for a spoken summary. If you cannot attend, the inspector will phone you instead.

The Written Report

Typewritten and emailed to you within 24 hours, with a printed copy mailed. The report contains 4 main sections :

  • The Summary

    The critical issues assisting your purchase decision, in a concise few lines

  • Checklist

    See what your inspection has covered, here on the inspector's own checklists.

  • Fault notes

    For each fault, there is a note of explanation and how to deal with it.

  • Appendix

    Over 50 pages of text and illustration explaining the common building faults in Adelaide houses.

  • Download a sample report:


Some things we can't do ...

Testing equipment such as stoves & airconditioners

Equipment such as stoves, dishwashers, hot water services and airconditioners cannot be properly tested during a building inspection so you should verify that they all work to your satisfaction prior to settlement.

Termites & pests

Termite damage or pest infestation observed during the inspection will be noted in the report, but a building inspection is not a termite or pest inspection. A termite inspection can be requested at the same time as your building inspection for an additional fee

Enquiries, appointments: David Bodycomb, 0412 950 667 architect@housebbi.com