“If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur”

You don’t have to be qualified to do these, but Peter is a qualified building inspector with a Diploma in Building Surveying, a qualified Pest Inspector (Certificate 3), qualified to take Asbestos samples, Qualified in Pool Barrier Inspections and also overseas two inspectors who have been with him and trained alongside with him for 8 years.
Insurance Certificate – View here – Certificate of Currency-2023024
Peter runs Mr Inspector and has been doing pre-purchase building & pest inspections since 2004. His qualifications include the following –
1.   Diploma of Building Surveying (Qualified Building Inspector as per the Building Act 1993)
2. Certificate 3 in Asset Maintenance (Pest Management Technical) inspects and reports on timber pests.
3.  Certificate of Non-Friable Asbestos Awareness and Removal.
4.  Certified Swimming Pool and Spa Barrier Inspector – click Pool Qualification VBAISP2020_7085286
Paul is a licensed Timber Pest inspector and controller and has been in the construction industry for 20 years and Jack is a fully qualified carpenter and timber pest inspector.
It is important that whoever inspects your home has some building qualifications and should have vast experience in the building industry. 

How much do pre-purchase house & pest inspections cost in Victoria?

OUR FEES INCLUDE GST

BUILDING INSPECTION ONLY or a TIMBER PEST INSPECTION ONLY

60-90 page inspection report on major defects, minor defects, maintenance issues and safety hazards – emailed on the same day.

1-2 bedrooms – $495
3-4 bedrooms – $595
5 bedroom – $695
6 bedroom – $795
COMBINED BUILDING & TERMITE INSPECTION – MOST POPULAR

Includes a 60-130 Page building and termite inspection report on major defects, minor defects, maintenance issues, safety hazards, termites, borer & timber fungal decay – All emailed on the same day.

 1-2 bedrooms – $595
 3-4 bedrooms – $695
5 bedroom – $795
6 bedroom – $895
7 bedroom – $995
HANDOVER INSPECTIONS ON NEW DWELLINGS

Includes – full report as per defects in Guide to Tolerances & Standards 2015 and photographs (typically 80-150 pages)  Does not include appliances, land size and dwelling dimensions/size.

NOTE – If the developer/builder has only given you 30-60 minutes we will not do this for you sorry – these can take 2- 4 hours.
1-2 Bedroom – $880.00 
3-4 Bedroom – $990.00
5-6 Bedroom – $1100.00

NOTE: An additional fee for distances outside CBD will apply – $100 for 30-50 km, $200 for 51 km to 70 km, $300 for 71 km to 100 km, and $400 for 101 km to 150 km.

CANCELLATION – A cancellation Fee of up to $300 may apply if we are not notified within 5 hours of the confirmed Inspection time.

THINGS TO DO AND ASK WHEN LOOKING FOR COMPETENT INSPECTORS

  • Get a sample report from them to start with.  Then you will know what you are paying for. Text me at 0409495949 and I’ll send you a link  We don’t have it here because others copied us.
  • Request a copy of the certificate of insurance – some say they carry their insurance which means they are not insured. Mine is above.
  • Request their qualifications – mine is above.
  • Ask if the inspector does verbal-only reports (no report) at a cheaper cost.  If they say yes, it is likely, they are not insured because insurance companies won’t cover verbal reports.
  • What time can I call you after the inspection? Some close at 5 p.m. We’re available on mobile until 10.30 p.m.
  • Does the report contain labelled photographs of defects?
  • Is the report at least 60 pages in length?
  • Is the report emailed on the same day?

Once you have confirmed the above points, you will know exactly what you are getting for your money and you’ll be covered if anything goes wrong.

Payment Policy

You can pay Mr Inspector by Visa Card, Master Card, cash or Internet Banking.  We can only send you the inspection reports once we have received payment or confirmation of payment if you are Internet banking.