Woodlea Estate homes make up most of Aintree. A pre-purchase inspection checks for faults and defects in the property you intend to purchase.
One of our inspectors will call you back.
If it is urgent, email [email protected]
Fully licensed & accredited
Building & Plumbing Commission 
Australian Society of Building Consultants 
Strata Community Association 
Building Dispute Practitioners Society A pre-purchase inspection is a visual check of accessible parts of a home reported under AS 4349.1. This covers major defects, building defects, and safety issues.
27 checkpoints across 9 areas on a standard Aintree pre-purchase building inspection. If we cannot access a part on the day, it is written down as not inspected, not passed.
From pre-purchase inspections in the City of Melton area, reported under AS 4349.1.
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Checking for defects and compliance on your stage inspections.
New Construction Stage Inspections Six visits across an Aintree build, each one before the next trade covers the work, with framing checked against the engineering. 
Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections Checking the cladding and roof before the final payment. 
Building and Pest Inspections A single report for building and pest, covering the roof line and garden with the same detail as the walls. 
VCAT Expert Witness Reports An expert report on disputed building work in Aintree, written for the tribunal. 
Defect Investigation Reports We check the site against the approved drawings and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances. 
Dilapidation Reports Document the condition of your property before the area is developed, with notes on any nearby excavation or construction. 
Pre-Sale Inspections A proper inspection identifies problems early, so you can fix them before the final inspection. 
Apartment and Strata Inspections Your strata unit, townhouse or town unit, and any shared areas you can see. Instant online pricing for Aintree, or contact the booking team.
Not riskier, just different. Newer homes show drainage and finishing items; older homes show movement and past leaks. The report highlights major issues first, followed by minor issues.
Usually, yes. Give us a date you need the report by and we will work around that. We email the report within 24 hours.
Only if you book the timber pest inspection. Stage inspections of a new build measure work against approved drawings and the NCC.
AS 4349.1 is a visual inspection of accessible parts of the home. We do not test electrical systems, gas or plumbing fixtures, appliances, heating and cooling units, automatic garage doors, pools or spas, hidden framing, footings, concealed damp course, timber pests, asbestos or mould, or any areas obstructed from view.