- Geelong , Ballarat and Melbourne Metropolitan Suburbs
We offer transparent pricing on every building and pest inspection. Our qualified building inspectors work in accordance with Australian Standards on every visit. You receive a thorough inspection report within 24 hours. No hidden fees, no nasty surprises.
Our inspectors are VBA-registered building practitioners. Every inspection is covered by full professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance. The detailed building inspection report lands in your inbox within 24 hours of the visit.
We deliver servies by understanding your needs.
Ripple Building Inspections pride ourselves in our customer service.
All prices include GST. We are upfront about every cost. We do not charge call-out fees or add surprise extras after the visit. Your final price depends on property size, location, and the specific scope of work. We confirm the quote within 24 hours of your enquiry. For larger properties, multi-dwelling sites, or homes with extensive renovations, we quote transparently based on the time required.
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Service |
What’s involved |
Turnaround |
From (incl. GST) |
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Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspection |
Combined building and pest inspection following AS4349.1 and AS4349.3. Covers structural integrity, roof space, sub-floor, walls, and outbuildings. Prospective buyers receive a complete picture of the property’s condition. |
24 hours |
$400 |
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Building Inspection |
Standalone building inspection of the property’s condition. Covers the interior, exterior, sub-floor and roof space. You receive a detailed building inspection report with photographic evidence of any defects. |
24 hours |
$300 |
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Timber Pest Inspection |
Thorough inspection for termite activity, borers, fungal decay and chemical delignification. We use moisture meters, thermal imaging, and termite-screening tools to find what visual checks miss. |
24 hours |
$300 |
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Pre-Slab Stage |
Pre-pour evaluation of groundwork, formwork, drainage, reinforcement, and moisture barrier. We catch potential problems before the slab goes down. |
24 hours |
$350 |
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Frame Stage |
Structural integrity check of wall framing, bracing, roof trusses, and slab edge ahead of lock-up. |
24 hours |
$350 |
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Lock-up (Pre-Plaster) |
Windows, external doors, cladding, sarking, and waterproofing membrane checks before plasterboard goes on. |
24 hours |
$350 |
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Fixing and Waterproofing |
Internal linings, cabinetry, wet area waterproofing membranes and finishes ahead of final paint. |
24 hours |
$480 |
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Handover / Practical Completion (PCI) |
Final defect inspection before settlement. Covers fixtures, finishes, appliances, and code compliance. We flag the hidden issues your builder needs to fix before you take the keys. |
24 hours |
$450 |
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Builder’s Warranty Inspection |
End-of-warranty defect audit with a photo-documented building inspection report you can issue to your builder for repairs. |
24 hours |
$300 |
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Pool and Spa Safety Barrier |
VBA-compliant pool fence inspection. We issue a Form 23 Certificate where the barrier is compliant. Required every 4 years in Victoria. |
24 hours |
$225 |
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Dilapidation Report |
Pre-construction property condition report for neighbours of upcoming building works. Protects both parties from disputes. |
24 hours |
$400 |
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Owner Builder Report (137B) |
Section 137B Defects Report is required when selling a property you built as an owner-builder within the last 6.5 years. |
48 hours |
Quoted by scope |
Travelling beyond our standard service area? We will quote it transparently. No hidden call-out fees, ever.
We service suburbs across seven core regions. Each region has its own housing stock, soil profile, climate exposure, and defect patterns. We send inspectors who know your area and what to look for.
Our inspectors cover the full Geelong housing mix, from Victorian weatherboards in Newtown through to new estates in Armstrong Creek. Older homes here often hide stumping issues and termite activity, with original asbestos cement still common in eaves and wet areas.
Coastal exposure means salt corrosion of roof fixings and rapid failure of flashings. Many properties also sit on sandy or shifting soils, with renovations layered over original 1960s holiday cottages.
From Glen Waverley’s mature brick veneers out to the Berwick and Pakenham growth corridor, our inspectors know both ends of the south-east. Reactive clay soils and rushed new-estate waterproofing top our common findings.
The west is Melbourne’s fastest-growing growth corridor. Highly reactive clay soils and inconsistent build quality across volume builders make construction-stage inspections particularly valuable here.
Ballarat’s stock ranges from gold-rush-era cottages through to new outer estates, with Edwardian-era homes throughout. Cold-climate frost cycles and higher rainfall add complexity for inspectors here.
Every Ripple inspection comes from an experienced inspector with real hands-on construction expertise. Our team has worked in the building trades, so we know how buildings come together and where they fail. We bring professional building inspection equipment to every visit. You walk away with a clear picture of the property’s condition and independent advice you can use, whether you are buying, selling, or arranging repairs with your builder.
Every inspection covers the property’s structural integrity in full. That includes the roof space, sub-floor, interior and exterior walls, cladding, drainage, retaining walls, and outbuildings. For pre-purchase building and pest inspections, we also check for termite activity, timber pest damage, fungal decay, and conditions that encourage future infestations. We do not skip anything to save time.
We bring industry-leading equipment to every visit. Thermal imaging cameras detect concealed moisture and missing insulation. Calibrated moisture meters identify hidden damp inside walls. Laser levels reveal floor deflection. Sounding tools test structural timber for decay that you cannot see from the surface. The right kit means we find hidden defects that visual-only inspections miss.
You receive a detailed building inspection report within 24 hours of the visit. We write reports in plain English. Every defect comes with a high-resolution photo. Each finding includes our repair recommendation. We flag safety hazards and any non-compliance with Australian Standards directly. Prospective buyers can use the report for negotiation, not just compliance.
Qualified building inspectors carry out every Ripple inspection. They hold full professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance. We meet every technical requirement under the Building Act and Australian Standards.
Get a fixed-from quote within 24 hours. Your detailed building inspection report lands in your inbox the day after the visit. No hidden fees and no nasty surprises.
A standalone building inspection starts at $300 incl. GST. A combined pre-purchase building and pest inspection starts at $400 incl. GST. The final inspection cost depends on property size, type (apartment, unit, or freestanding house), location, and the specific scope of the inspection. Larger properties, multi-dwelling sites, and homes with extensive renovations take more time and are quoted accordingly. We confirm a fixed price within 24 hours of your enquiry. No call-out fees, no hidden fees, no surprises.
A building inspection assesses the property’s structural integrity in accordance with Australian Standard AS4349.1. That includes foundations, framing, roof space, walls, sub-floor, and surface drainage. A pest inspection covers timber pest activity in accordance with AS4349.3. It examines termite activity, borer activity, fungal decay, and chemical delignification. Most prospective buyers book the combined pre-purchase building and pest inspection, which covers both for $400 incl. GST. Booking them together costs less than arranging two separate inspections.
In most cases, within 2 to 3 business days across our core service areas. The on-site inspection itself takes 2 to 3 hours, depending on the property size. We turn the detailed building inspection report around within 24 hours of the visit. Most clients receive their report within 3 to 4 days of booking. Sometimes faster.
Yes. We inspect all types of residential properties, including apartments, units, townhouses, freestanding houses, dual occupancies, and larger properties. Inspection scope and pricing adjust based on property size and accessibility. For apartments and units, we pay particular attention to balcony waterproofing, common-property issues, and any structural concerns within the lot you are purchasing.
Every Ripple inspection is conducted by a qualified building inspector. Our team holds full professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance. Our inspectors are VBA-registered building practitioners and members of Master Builders Victoria. They bring real hands-on construction expertise to every visit. We meet every technical requirement under the Building Act and inspect strictly in accordance with Australian Standards.
The most common hidden issues our inspectors uncover are termite activity in concealed timbers, moisture problems in sub-floor and roof space, structural movement masked by recent paint or render, asbestos in older renovations, and waterproofing failures in wet areas. Thermal imaging and moisture meters let us identify potential problems that visual-only inspections miss entirely. These are the kinds of nasty surprises that turn a confident purchase into an expensive regret.
Absolutely. Many of our clients use the detailed building inspection report to renegotiate the sale price, request vendor repairs before settlement, or walk away from a purchase that does not add up. The report includes photographic evidence of every defect. We write reports in plain English so prospective buyers can use them for negotiation, not just compliance. The report gives you independent advice and the critical information you need to make an informed decision.
We service suburbs across Geelong, the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, Ballarat, and Melbourne’s metropolitan north, south-east, west, and inner suburbs. If your suburb is not listed above, send us an enquiry. We routinely travel to the outer suburbs for a transparent travel fee that is added to the quote.
Ripple Building Inspections is a premier building and pest inspection company proudly servicing Victoria.
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