Building & Pest Inspection

Combined building and timber pest inspection in a single visit — the most complete pre-purchase check available.

What's covered in a building & pest inspection

This combined service pairs our full building inspection with a timber pest assessment carried out to AS4349.3, checking for termites, borers and timber decay in the one visit — saving you time and money.

  • Everything in our standard building inspection
  • Termite and timber pest inspection (AS4349.3)
  • Conducive conditions and moisture mapping
  • Evidence of past treatment or damage
  • Single combined digital report
  • Priority booking, one inspector, one visit

Why book with Inspect360

Two inspections, one visit

Save on call-out time and get one consolidated report.

AS4349 compliant

Both reports follow the relevant Australian Standards.

24 hour delivery

One combined PDF, photos included, next business day.

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Make the Property Decision With Clearer Evidence

Buying a home looks simple until hidden defects, moisture problems or timber pest activity change the picture. A pre purchase building inspection allows buyers to understand the property before they commit to it, helping them to see past presentation. For buyers looking at options, a pre-purchase building inspection can reveal obvious issues in all accessible spaces, and provide details for the next phase of the purchase. Knowing the pre purchase building inspection cost also assists buyers in planning due diligence as part of the property budget and not as an afterthought.

One Visit, A Broader View of the Property

A combined building and pest inspection sydney service brings structural observations and timber pest assessment together, making the process easier before purchase. Instead of relying on assumptions, buyers receive findings that can help them discuss concerns with property professionals. The building and pest inspection cost should be viewed against the value of knowing about defects, moisture conditions, termite activity or signs of timber deterioration before contracts and negotiations progress too far.

What Buyers Should Expect From the Findings

A useful building and pest report should make inspection findings easier to understand rather than overwhelm the reader with technical language. Descriptions and supporting photos can help buyers identify which observations deserve closer attention. A detailed building and pest inspection report can also create a reference point when speaking with agents, conveyancers, trades or other specialists.

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Inspection Support Built Around Sydney Buyers

Property risks can vary with building age, construction type, maintenance history and site conditions. Dedicated pest inspections Sydney can be useful when buyers want greater clarity around timber pest evidence and contributing conditions. Where older materials or suspected hazardous products are a concern, an asbestos inspection Sydney service may be worth considering as a separate specialist assessment.

Inspect360 helps property buyers approach purchasing decisions with better information. Its building and pest inspection service combines building observations with timber pest checks in one coordinated visit, followed by a clear digital report with supporting photos. Buyers can also speak with the inspector after receiving the findings, making it easier to understand the report and decide what questions or follow-up steps should come next.

Common questions

FAQs about this inspection

Yes — much of Greater Sydney sits in a termite-prone zone, so a pest check is strongly recommended.

Yes, moisture readings are taken throughout as part of the timber pest assessment.

Yes, just let us know and we'll upgrade your booking before the visit.

A building and pest inspection combines a building assessment with a timber pest inspection. It can check visible defects, termites, borers, timber decay, moisture conditions and past pest damage in one visit.

Yes. A combined inspection can identify building defects, termite activity, timber decay and moisture concerns before you commit to a property, helping you make a more informed purchase decision.

Yes. A building and pest inspection can reveal issues that may not be obvious during a property viewing. Identifying defects or pest activity early can help buyers assess risks before negotiating or purchasing.

Yes. The timber pest component checks for evidence of termites, borers, timber decay, previous treatment and conditions that may encourage pest activity. Findings are documented as part of the inspection report.

Yes. Depending on the property's accessible areas and inspection scope, moisture conditions can be assessed using appropriate tools. Moisture mapping can help identify areas that may require further investigation.

The building inspection is conducted in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard, while the timber pest assessment follows AS4349.3. The combined service provides documented findings in a digital report

Inspect360 provides a combined digital report within 24 hours, with photographs of relevant findings. The consolidated report makes it easier to review building defects and timber pest observations before making a decision.

Yes. Inspect360 includes a follow-up phone consultation after the inspection, allowing you to discuss findings, understand priority issues and clarify what may require further investigation or specialist advice

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