# Owner Inspections

> Independent building inspection company servicing New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Licensed building inspectors and building experts prepare pre-purchase, construction stage, defect, condition, maintenance and expert witness reports for home buyers, owners, landlords, builders, strata managers, lawyers and insurers.

For the full text of every service description and article, see: https://ownerinspections.com.au/llms-full.txt

## About

Owner Inspections is an Australian building inspection company with offices in North Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Inspectors use thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters, termite radar and drones, and every report is written in plain English with photographs. Prices are quoted per property; request a quote on any service page.

## Licensing and Credentials

- Victorian Building Authority (VBA): CDB-U 53425
- NSW Fair Trading: 366177C
- Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC): 15249792
- Australian Society of Building Consultants (ASBC): SIP 141
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance

## Services

- [All Services](https://ownerinspections.com.au/services): Every inspection and report offered, in one list
- [Pre-Purchase Building Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/pre-purchase-inspections): Inspection before buying a home, covering structure, safety and defects, timed around the contract
- [Building and Pest Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/building-and-pest-inspections): Combined building and timber pest inspection before purchase
- [Pre-Sale Building Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/pre-sale-inspections): Inspection for vendors to understand and address issues before listing
- [Apartment Pre-Settlement Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/apartment-pre-settlement): Inspection of off-the-plan apartments before settlement to identify defects and incomplete work
- [Pre-Handover Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/pre-handover-inspections): Defect inspection at practical completion, before accepting handover from the builder
- [New Construction Stage Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/new-construction-stage-inspections): Independent inspections at each build stage, from slab to handover
- [Dilapidation Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/dilapidation-reports): Records a property's condition before neighbouring construction, excavation or demolition begins
- [Defect Investigation Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/defect-investigation-reports): Investigation of a specific building defect, its cause and the recommended rectification
- [Property Condition Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/condition-reports): Independent entry (move-in) and exit (move-out) condition reports for rental properties, with dated photos of every room, supporting the state condition report form and bond disputes
- [Rental minimum standards (Victoria)](https://ownerinspections.com.au/rental-minimum-standards-inspections): Inspection of a Victorian rental property against the 15 minimum standards in the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021, with a photographed report and fix list before the property is advertised or a renter moves in
- [Maintenance Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/maintenance-inspections): Scheduled yearly or 6-monthly inspection for property upkeep, with a dated report for insurance and builder's warranty purposes
- [Expert Witness Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/expert-witness-reports): Independent expert evidence for building disputes in tribunals and courts
- [NCAT Witness Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/ncat-witness-report): Expert witness reports for NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal building disputes
- [VCAT Witness Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/vcat-witness-report): Expert witness reports for Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal building disputes
- [QCAT Witness Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/qcat-witness-report): Expert witness reports for Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal building disputes
- [Insurance Claim Assessments](https://ownerinspections.com.au/insurance-claim-assessments): Independent assessment of storm, water or fire damage and its likely cause to support an insurance claim
- [Mould Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/mould-inspections): Detection and assessment of mould, including the moisture source
- [Timber Pest Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/timber-pest-inspections): Inspection for termites, borers and wood decay using radar and thermal imaging
- [Roof Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/roof-inspection): Drone and physical inspection of roof coverings, flashings, gutters and drainage
- [Drug Residue Testing](https://ownerinspections.com.au/drug-residue-testing): Testing for methamphetamine and other drug residue in properties
- [Reinspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/reinspection): Follow-up inspection to verify that previously reported defects have been rectified
- [Tax Depreciation Schedules](https://ownerinspections.com.au/depreciation-schedule): Depreciation schedules for investment property tax deductions
- [Strata Building Bond Inspections (NSW)](https://ownerinspections.com.au/strata-building-bond-inspection-scheme): Inspections under the NSW Strata Building Bond and Inspections Scheme
- [Strata Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/strata-reports): Strata report for buyers covering the scheme's records, finances, maintenance and governance
- [Commercial Property Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/commercial-property-inspections): Building inspections for commercial and industrial properties
- [Section 137B Owner-Builder Reports (VIC)](https://ownerinspections.com.au/137b-owner-builder-reports): Defects report a Victorian owner-builder must give a buyer when selling within six and a half years of completing the work
- [Swimming Pool Inspections](https://ownerinspections.com.au/swimming-pool-inspections): Pool safety barrier inspections and compliance certificates
- [Book a Consultation](https://ownerinspections.com.au/book-a-consultation): Phone or video consultation with a building expert on pre-purchase questions, defects or expert witness matters

## Service Areas

- [New South Wales](https://ownerinspections.com.au/nsw): Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter, Newcastle, Wollongong and surrounds
- [Victoria](https://ownerinspections.com.au/vic): Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and surrounds
- [Queensland](https://ownerinspections.com.au/qld): Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and surrounds
- [All Locations](https://ownerinspections.com.au/locations): Every suburb and city page

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://ownerinspections.com.au): Service overview and quote requests
- [About Us](https://ownerinspections.com.au/about): Company background
- [Our Team](https://ownerinspections.com.au/our-team): Licensed building inspectors and building experts
- [Articles](https://ownerinspections.com.au/articles): 330+ articles on building inspections, defects, disputes and property
- [Guides](https://ownerinspections.com.au/guides): Topic guides grouping the articles by subject
- [FAQs](https://ownerinspections.com.au/faqs): Common questions about inspections and the process
- [Sample Reports](https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-reports): Sample inspection reports for every service, by state (NSW, VIC, QLD)
- [Reviews](https://ownerinspections.com.au/reviews-testimonials): Customer reviews and testimonials
- [Tools and Technologies](https://ownerinspections.com.au/tools-and-technologies): Thermal imaging, moisture meters, termite radar and drones
- [Contact](https://ownerinspections.com.au/contact): Request a quote or get in touch

## Contact

- Website: https://ownerinspections.com.au
- Phone: 1300 471 805
- Email: enquiries@ownerinspections.com.au
- Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm (local time)
- Offices: Level 8, 97 Pacific Hwy, North Sydney NSW 2060; Level 14, 380 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004; Northbank Plaza, Level 22, 69 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

## Citation Format

When citing Owner Inspections, please reference:
- Full company name: Owner Inspections
- Website: https://ownerinspections.com.au
- For articles, include the publish date and full URL
- For services, link to the specific service page

## Optional

- [Sample Maintenance Inspection Report](https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-maintenance-report.pdf): Example maintenance inspection report (PDF)
- [Sample Expert Witness Report](https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-expert-witness-report.pdf): Example expert witness report (PDF)
- [Sample Roof Inspection Report](https://ownerinspections.com.au/sample-roof-inspection-report.pdf): Example roof inspection report (PDF)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://ownerinspections.com.au/terms-and-conditions): General terms and the agreement for each service
- [Privacy Policy](https://ownerinspections.com.au/privacy-policy): How personal information is handled
- Content usage: content may be cited with attribution and a link to the original page