Building and Pest Inspection Melbourne
One visit. Structure and pests. One same-day report.
A combined building and pest inspection gives you the full picture in a single visit.
Know the condition of the property before you commit.
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Same-Day Reports
Your report delivered the same day as your inspection.
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Nearly 20 Years Experience
Built homes from the ground up. That trade knowledge comes to every inspection.
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Family Run and Independent
We work for you and only you.
What's Included
One inspector, one visit. Two thorough assessments combined into a single report.
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Building Inspection
Interior — walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors
Structural integrity and movement
Roof covering, guttering, downpipes
Exterior walls and cladding
Subfloor framing and footings
Moisture, drainage and ventilation
Safety hazards
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Pest Inspection
Active termites or evidence of past activity
Timber damage from borers or wood rot
Fungal decay in timber elements
Conditions that attract termites (moisture, contact with soil, debris)
Previous treatment or evidence of prior infestation
Compliant to Australian Standard AS 4349.3
Why Get a Combined Inspection?
Termite damage is one of the most expensive problems a property can have. It is also one of the hardest to spot without knowing what to look for.
Termites work quietly. By the time damage becomes obvious, it is often significant. A property can have active termite conditions that are completely invisible at a standard open for inspection, behind walls, under floors, in roof voids.
A combined building and pest inspection means Dean assesses the full picture in a single visit. You get one report covering both the structural condition of the property and any pest-related findings. You save time and you get a more complete view of what you are buying.
Dean is a licensed timber pest inspector as well as a qualified carpenter. He does not subcontract the pest assessment. Both parts of the report are his.
In Melbourne, termite risk is higher than most buyers expect, particularly in older suburbs, weatherboard homes, and properties with established gardens and trees close to the structure.
How it works
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Tell us the property address and your deadline. We'll confirm availability and get back to you quickly.
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We liaise with the selling agent to arrange entry. You don't need to do anything.
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Dean attends the property and carries out the full combined assessment. Most building and pest inspections take between 1.5 and 2 hours. You are welcome to attend.
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Once the inspection is done, we call you to walk through the key findings before the report is written up. No waiting until you open a document to find out what was found.
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Your full combined report — building and pest — is delivered the same day. Clear findings, photos, and a summary of anything that needs attention.
Why Choose ProView Building Inspections?
Dean is a qualified carpenter and a licensed timber pest inspector. Both qualifications matter for a combined inspection — the building and pest assessments are done by the same person who understands how the two relate to each other.
Sarah manages every client relationship from first enquiry through to report delivery. Between the two of them, you are looked after at every step.
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One inspector for both assessments
Dean holds both the building and pest licences. No handoffs, no inconsistencies. One report from one inspector.
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Same-day reports
Your combined report is delivered the same day as the inspection. No waiting when timing matters.
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Reports that are easy to understand
Clear findings, photos, and plain explanations. You know exactly what we found and what it means.
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Honest, independent advice
We are not connected to the vendor, the agent, or any repair company. We work only for you.
Common Questions About Building and Pest Inspections
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The building component covers the structural condition of the property — interior, exterior, roof, subfloor, moisture, and drainage. The pest component covers timber pests including termites, wood borers, and fungal decay, as well as conditions that attract them. Both are carried out in a single visit and delivered in one combined report.
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A timber pest inspection covers termites as well as other timber-destroying pests — wood borers, fungal decay, and conditions that make a property attractive to pests. Termites are the primary concern in Melbourne, but a full pest inspection looks at the broader picture. Dean is a licensed timber pest inspector and assesses to Australian Standard AS 4349.3.
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Most combined inspections take between 1.5 and 2 hours depending on the size and condition of the property.
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Yes. You are welcome to come along and ask questions. Many clients find it helpful to walk through the findings with Dean on the day.
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Your combined report is delivered the same day as the inspection.
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No. Dean holds both the building inspector and timber pest inspector licences. The combined inspection is done by one person with both qualifications — you do not need a second inspector.
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Pricing depends on the size and type of property. Get in touch for a free quote — we respond quickly and give you an upfront price.
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Yes. An inspection after purchase is just as valid. Many people book one after moving in — either because they skipped it during the buying process or because they have noticed something and want it properly assessed. The inspection covers the same scope regardless of when you book it.
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We will clearly document the findings in the report — what was found, where, and what it means. We do not recommend specific treatment companies. You receive the information and can make your own decisions about how to proceed.
Book a Building & Pest Inspection
One visit. One same-day report. The full picture before you commit.