Trusted Building Inspector and Dilapidation Survey Experts in Fitzroy

At Solid Start Property Inspections, we take pride in delivering Fitzroy’s most thorough and dependable building inspection and reporting services. With extensive experience in the construction industry, we are fully certified to manage all your inspection needs. Whether you’re in the process of building a new home and require stage inspections in Fitzroy or you’re preparing to purchase and need a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection, we’ve got you covered. Let us help you navigate property compliance with ease and assurance.

Fitzroy’s Most Experienced Building Inspector for Buying or Building

Solid Start Property Inspections is here to support your property journey from start to finish. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, owner and operator Ian Stewart ensures that your inspections, reports, and surveys are detailed, accurate, and trustworthy. Our wide array of services includes:

• Pre-purchase inspections
• 137B reports in Fitzroy for owner-builders
• Owner-builder defect inspections
• Dilapidation surveys in Fitzroy
• Special purpose building inspections
• Independent new home inspections
• Frame and stage inspections in Fitzroy

Our team’s commitment to providing an all-inclusive service means that no inspection or report will be missed. Whether you’re building your dream home or investing in an established property, we ensure everything is carefully inspected so that your investment remains protected.

High-Quality 137B Reports and Stage Inspections in Fitzroy

If you’re an owner-builder in Fitzroy, you’re legally required to meet specific obligations when selling your property. According to the Building Act 1993, any property sold within six and a half years of project completion must be accompanied by a 137B owner-builder report. We offer comprehensive inspections to monitor your build and guarantee that every step meets the legal requirements.

Get in Touch for Expert Advice in Fitzroy

When it comes to building inspections in Fitzroy, Solid Start Property Inspections is the trusted name for quality guidance and services. Our dedication to customer satisfaction ensures you have all the necessary information for your building or purchasing decisions. 

Whether it’s a dilapidation survey in Fitzroy or a new home inspection, contact us today at 0417 383 332. Alternatively, submit your details through our online enquiry form, and our team will promptly reach out.

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 Andi Vahid 
 
 
 
  
I recommend this company because they are friendly and easy to work with. My property was inspected by Ian and he did a great job. The report was provided to me the same day he inspected ! Thank you very much !
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Joanne Gulmen 
 
 
 
  
I highly recommend Ian from Solid Start Property Inspections. We were advised that we needed a 137B inspection report, so I contacted Ian and he was incredibly helpful from the beginning. He arranged to attend our property the very next morning, which was fantastic given the short timeframe we were working with.
Ian was thorough, professional and very pleasant to deal with. The inspection was completed efficiently, and we had the completed report within just two hours. His communication, attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our needs made the whole process easy and stress-free.
Thank you, Ian, for your excellent service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Solid Start Property Inspections to anyone needing a professional and reliable property inspection.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rhianna Harvey 
 
 
 
  
Ian came out to us early in the morning and was quick and friendly. 137b report was delivered just a few hours after he left. $490 inc gst. Very happy customer!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jeffrey Hung 
 
 
 
  
Ian Stewart from Solid Start Property Inspections is very knowledgeable and helpful, attended our property on a short notice promptly and completed the Section 137 B inspection report for us on the same day. Everything went smoothly as planned with his friendly and positive attitude, highly recommended! Regards, Jeff
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Peter Demediuk 
 
 
 
  
Ian Stewart provided an incredibly efficient and effective service for our owner builder inspection report and informed us about  insurance options.  All those positive reviews are spot-on - as was Claude AI which recommended Ian as its number one choice for an inspection service in Melbourne.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Unbelievable service today from Ian Stewart at Solid Start Property. Spoke to Ian last Wednesday as we weren’t sure if a 137b was required. Appointment organised for today at 12pm. Ian was on time and so efficient. He made the whole process simple and straightforward. He really knows his audience and makes everything easy to understand and on top of that he is genuinely a really nice guy and he very fairly priced. I had imagined wrongly the report may take possible weeks to complete, but how wrong I was. Have received the report just now. Incredible….,4 hours turnaround!! Thank you Ian for your expertise and timely report. I can’t thank you enough and will recommend you to friends and family every-time.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nic F 
 
 
 
  
If I could give Ian 1000 stars I would! He was a life saver! I found out I needed a s137b owner builder report 36 hours before an auction. Ian managed to squeeze my house inspection in between his jobs! He understood the urgency and help do the inspection and provide a report within 8 hours!! Ian also was about to recommend a company that could assist in issuing the insurance on-time as well!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Susanna Kirk 
 
 
 
  
Ian is great! Great correspondence and completed the report after inspection only hours later. Highly recommend to anyone!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 S Jane 
 
 
 
  
Very impressed with the great service and quick turnaround. Definitely recommend. Thank you Ian!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Fredrik Tronnberg 
 
 
 
  
This is how it is done.

Good and quick communication.
Fast turnaround and pleasant to deal with.
All one can ask for.

I am happy to recommend Ian for anyone looking to get an inspection done.

My 137b was from me reaching out, sorted and report in hand, in 3 days. Could perhaps have been quicker but I was the one that was slow at getting back to Ian's email.

Thanks Ian