Pre-Auction Building Inspection Melbourne
Know exactly what you are bidding on before you raise your hand.
Auction sales are unconditional. Once the hammer falls, the property is yours, problems and all.
A pre-auction building inspection from ProView gives you the full picture before you bid.
Why a Pre-Auction Inspection Matters
When you buy at auction, you buy unconditionally. There is no cooling-off period. No "subject to inspection" clause. If something is wrong with the property, it becomes your problem the moment the auctioneer calls it sold.
A pre-auction building inspection from ProView gives you an independent, professional assessment of the property's condition before you bid. You know what you are walking into. You can set your limit with confidence, or decide the property isn't worth the risk.
Dean has nearly two decades of hands-on experience in residential construction. He does not just look. He understands how homes are built, how they fail, and what problems cost to fix.
What We Check in a Pre-Auction Building Inspection
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Interior and Structural
Walls, ceilings, floors
Windows and doors
Signs of cracking or movement
Structural integrity -
Roof and Exterior
Roofing and guttering
Downpipes and drainage
Exterior walls and cladding
Subfloor and footings -
Moisture and Water
Dampness, leaks, mould
Ventilation and water damage
Waterproofing failures
Drainage issues -
Termites and Timber Pests (if combined)
Active termites or evidence of activity
Wood rot or fungal decay
Conditions that attract infestation
Past treatment history
NOTE: Timber pest inspection is available as a combined service. Recommend adding it — it's one visit, one report.
How it works
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Tell us the property address and auction date. We'll confirm availability and turnaround.
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We liaise with the agent to arrange entry at a time that works before your auction date.
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We attend the property. A pre-auction inspection typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the size and condition of the property.
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Your full written report arrives the day of the inspection.
Who is doing the inspection
Dean Miller is not just licensed — he has nearly two decades of experience building homes from the ground up. He is a qualified carpenter and licensed timber pest inspector. He knows how properties are built and exactly where they fail.
When Dean attends a pre-auction inspection, you are not getting a tick-the-box checklist. You are getting the kind of thorough, experienced eye that finds the things most people walk past.
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Nearly 20 years in residential construction
Dean has built homes. He knows the difference between normal wear and a structural concern.
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Qualified carpenter and licensed pest inspector
Checks against Australian Standards AS 4349.1 (building inspections) and AS 4349.3 (timber pest inspections).
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Fully insured
Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance. You are covered.
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Independent and family-run
No franchise. Working only for you.
Common Questions About Pre-Auction Inspections
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Yes. A pre-auction inspection is done before the auction date, usually in the week leading up to it. We organise access through the selling agent. You get your report the same day, well before you need to bid.
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Most pre-auction inspections take between 1.5 and 2 hours, depending on the size and condition of the property. Your report arrives the same day.
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ProView Building Inspections covers Melbourne and surrounds. Every inspection is carried out by Dean or one of our trusted inspectors (who are registered builders and carpenters by trade). If you would like to request Dean specifically, just let us know when you book. Either way, you are in good hands.
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Yes, you can book an inspection any time, including after you have bought. The difference is that a post-auction inspection is for your own peace of mind. The sale is unconditional, so the findings won't change the purchase. If you want to know exactly what you have bought and what to plan for, we can help with that. Give us a call.
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We recommend it. Termite damage and timber pest conditions can be expensive and are not always visible to the untrained eye. A combined inspection means one visit, one report, and full peace of mind. Ask us when you get a quote.
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Pricing depends on the property size and type. Get a free quote, we respond quickly, usually within the hour during business hours.
Auction day comes fast. Get in early so we can attend before you need to bid.