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Thorough Building Insports in Port Melbourne

Are you looking to purchase or rent a property in Port Melbourne? Getting a professional 137B report drawn up is crucial to ensure you don’t end up with unexpected problems or costs down the track.

At Solid Start, our experienced and licensed buidling inspectors provide thorough and comprehensive assessments to identify any structural or safety issues. We want to give you complete peace of mind that you’re making the right decision.

With over years of experience in our field, we are the leading experts in dilapidation surveys, stage inspections and more in Port Melbourne. 

Pre-Purchase Building Inspections in Port Melbourne

Purchasing a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. Our pre-purchase or 137B inspections help identify defects, damage or maintenance issues before committing to a property. This includes checking all accessible areas for things like:

  • Cracks in walls, ceilings or foundations
  • Signs of rising damp or leaks
  • Pest damage or activity
  • Faulty wiring, plumbing or appliances
  • Structural issues like subsidence or movement
  • Insulation, ventilation and drainage adequacy

We provide a detailed written report with photographs outlining any faults or areas of concern. This allows you to make an informed decision about the property, negotiate on price if needed, or walk away if major issues are present.

Dilapidation Surveys in Port Melbourne

A dilapidation survey is important to record its pre-existing condition if you’re planning renovations or construction work on your Port Melbourne property. This provides a baseline to determine if the works have caused any damage.

Our dilapidation surveys detail the current condition of a property through photos, written commentary and floor plans. This includes:

  • Internal and external building elements like walls, ceilings, floors, doors, etc.
  • Fixtures, fittings and services like plumbing, electrical and air conditioning.
  • Secondary structures like garages, carports and fencing.

A dilapidation survey protects you from unfair damage claims and disputes down the track.

Stage Inspections in Port Melbourne

For new properties or large renovations, we recommend getting stage inspections at each construction phase. This allows any defects to be identified and rectified as the build progresses rather than after completion.

OurPort Melbourne building inspectors will check the construction at each stage to ensure it complies with the approved plans, relevant standards and the Building Code of Australia. We look for things like:

  • Correct materials used
  • Structural integrity
  • Waterproofing
  • Fire safety
  • Electrical and plumbing installation

Stage inspections reduce the risk of costly defects and give you confidence in the safety and quality of the finished build.

The Trusted Experts in Port Melbourne

When it comes to protecting your investment, there’s no room for error. Using our decades of experience with thousands of properties, we can identify issues untrained eyes would miss.

We are fully insured, and all our inspectors are highly qualified, licensed and experienced. We provide thorough, unbiased reports to empower you to decide about a property.

For trusted pre-purchase, dilapidation and stage inspections in Port Melbourne, contact the Solid Start team today.

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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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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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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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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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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
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Ian is great! Great correspondence and completed the report after inspection only hours later. Highly recommend to anyone!
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Very impressed with the great service and quick turnaround. Definitely recommend. Thank you Ian!
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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
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Carla
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Ian was quick to respond to our request for a report. The inspection went quickly and he provided good advice. We highly recommend Ian for any building inspection reports.

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