Building Inspection Tips

Hi, I’m Ian,

Through SSPI and my web site I like to help keep my clients/potential clients informed in any l way I can regarding building inspections and building issues, and provide them with helpful tips to assist them with their home buying or selling.

I intend to update this space regularly with up to date information to help you better understand the industry and help you make the right decisions when looking for a building or property inspector.  Whether you are after a Owner Builder Defect Report, also known as 137B Report, a pre-purchase home inspection, a stage inspection, dilapidation report, any building inspection report you need.  Hopefully this little ‘blog’ can help.

Ian Stewart
Building Inspector / Limited. IN-L 41845


Inspections all over Melbourne

HI again,I travel all over Melbourne doing building inspections such as 137B owner builder reports, pre purchase reports or any other types of reports.  I have seen that the northern suburbs, southern suburbs, eastern and western suburbs of Melbourne all have very different soil types and differing terrain. Which can lead to different defects and possible future issues with your home.


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Is your inspector qualified?

Hi again,In this article I’m going to discuss the difference between fully qualified, well trained and experienced inspectors, part time sub-contractors carrying out inspections and also “Franchisees”.A lot of people don’t realize this but only a building inspector fully accredited and Licensed with the VBA (Victorian Building Authority) are legally allowed to call themselves a “building Inspector”.


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Tips to Help you Sell Your Home

When selling your home It is important to present it as best you can, things like first appearance or the street view are very important but you don’t always have to spend a lot of money to make a big difference.
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