
The Trusted Building Inspections Service in Melbourne
Solid Start Property Inspections is your guide in the confusing world of property & building inspections across Melbourne. We offer a range of building inspection reports that are designed to provide the details and insight you need to make decisions about buying, selling, developing or maintaining your investment.

A complete building inspection service for your building and property in Melbourne
We are known for our professional, helpful and friendly service when inspecting your investment. Here at Solid Start Property Inspections, we specialise in providing a range of quality building inspection services in Melbourne. Our detailed comprehensive photo reports are easy to read and give you the information you need to make those important decisions with confidence.
Solid Start Property Inspections is the only company you need for building inspections and reports in Melbourne and we provide a comprehensive range, including:
Give you the legal documentation to be included in your section 32 to show prospective buyers the building works you have done. This gives them peace-of-mind and may lead to better offers on your home. It is also a mandatory requirement to purchase your builders warranty insurance if your building works were over $16,000.
Give you the written proof to have your builder rectify possible defects as the build progresses, saving worry and costly extensions in time and possible legal costs after your build.
Help you negotiate and bargain with confidence when buying.
All professional demolition and building companies should have dilapidation inspections and reports done prior to any works beginning as they can save you valuable time and thousands of dollars in costly legal arguments regarding damages to neighbours’ properties after your construction is complete.
Melbourne’s professional building inspections & reports for your peace-of-mind
The Solid Start Property Inspections team is fully-qualified and insured and adheres to strict industry standards. Our reports will look deep into the property and building, assessing every aspect, checking and advising on dozens of major and minor issues. Our comprehensive service will also advise on courses of action and maintenance that may be required to rectify problems.
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Every building & property inspection we complete gives you the expert information needed to help you make the correct decisions regarding your property and budget.
Our fully qualified and experienced property inspectors are trained to detect minor and major defects and issues, providing accurate and reliable information about your property.
This information is vital and very important in helping to make your buying, selling and planning decisions easier, saving you valuable time and money.
Solid Start owner Ian is fully insured and registered with the VBA as a building inspector.
This is important as the building inspection industry is unfortunately not regulated. Some ‘building inspection’ companies may offer ‘building consultancy’ with very little experience or knowledge to deliver your inspection.
Unless they are a registered building inspector they are not qualified to perform building or pre-purchase inspections.
We offer a range of Building & Property Inspection services to cover all your requirements, including:
- 137B Owner Builders Reports
- Owner Builders Defect Reports
- Pre-Purchase Building Inspections
- Independent New Home Inspections
- Frame & Stage Building Inspections
- Property Dilapidation Surveys
- Special Purpose Building Inspection
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Learn more about our exceptional building inspection service around Melbourne by calling today!
For more information about our services, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team at Solid Start Property Inspections. We will be happy to answer your questions and queries to ensure that you have all the information you need on melbourne building inspections. Pick up the phone and call us on 0477 100 118 to speak with our helpful and friendly team. You can also leave your details in our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
We also specialise in servicing these locations for building inspections: Berwick, Cranbourne, Boronia, Dandenong, Clyde, Nunawading, Narre Warren, Ferntree Gully, Wantirna, Pakenham, and Werribee.
Our Services
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Special Purpose Inspections
Special purpose inspection reports can be organised for all manner of building requirements.
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Stage Inspections
Your builder is required by law to get a Building Surveyor, who issues the Building Permit, to compl…
Section 137b Owner Builder Reports
Mandatory Building Inspections
Building a house is no small feat – there’s a lot that can go wrong if tiny things are overlooked at…
Dilapidation Report Inspections
Dilapidation Report Inspections are inspections done prior to a build, demolition or excavation to t…
Important Questions
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How do i pay for my inspection
We accept payment by direct deposit, PayPal or cash. Please discuss your options with our Building Inspector when you receive your quote.
Do you provide Owner Builder Section 137B reports?
Yes, Solid Start can provide Section 137B reports as required.
Are you Fully Qualified and Insured?
Yes. Solid Start Property Inspections carry full professional indemnity and public liability insurance. We carry out all our inspections to the Australian Standard AS4349.1 Ian Stewart is a fully qualified and Registered Building Inspector. Registration IN-L41845.
How can I arrange a building pre-inspection?
To arrange a building inspection simply complete our online “Request A Quote” form and we will contact you to discuss your requirement
Why do I need a Pre-Purchase Inspection?
• To identify safety hazards, minor and major structural defects.
• To plan your maintenance and repairs.
• Deal with problems in your existing home before they worsen.
• Plan your renovation.
• Identify any damage caused by termites or other pests.
• Identify potential asbestos issues.
• To ensure your investment is secure and to save you money.
• To be well informed to negotiate your sale or purchase with confidence.
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How much does a building inspection cost in Melbourne?
There are many factors to consider during a building inspection and this means the price can vary. It is important to get a quote as the level of detail required, the location of the property and its size, all impact the cost. Generally, you can expect to pay between $200 – $1000 for an inspection.
What should I look for in a building inspection?
Firstly, your inspection should be conducted by a qualified person, such as a VBA registered building inspector, building surveyor or an engineer. A trained professional will know what to look for and where and will have the proper insurance coverage.
AS the building inspection industry for inspections such as ‘pre purchase ‘ and ‘new home stage inspections’ is not regulated basically anyone can set themselves up as a ‘building consultant’ and offer to do these inspections for you.
So it is imperative you do your homework and find a fully qualified ‘professional’ to assist you in inspecting what will be most likely your most valuable asset.
Do you need independent building inspections for a new home?
It is important to make sure.at specific stages that everything is being done correctly and to code.
This could be the biggest purchase of your life and you do not want to leave anything to chance.