Auction day · Melbourne
You're about to bid everything you have…
on what you can see.
Keep scrolling — we'll show you what this terrace is hiding.
Inside the roof void
Hidden defect 01
Fractured roof truss
$30k – $80k
Compromised structure, invisible from every open-home angle.
Inside the walls
Hidden defect 02
Active termite nest
$25k – $100k+
1 in 3 homes. Right now, they're eating the frame.
Under the bathroom
Hidden defect 03
Failed waterproofing
$15k – $40k
Every shower drips into the subfloor. Rot is already spreading.
One inspection reveals all of it — before you raise your hand.
Get My Quote + Free Sample ReportAnd that was one house
Every home hides its own list. Here's what they cost.
Fresh paint. Staged furniture. Scented candles. The sales campaign covers all of it — these are the six-figure problems we find behind the presentation, week after week.
Termite damage
$25k – $100k+
1 in 3 homes affected
Footing movement / underpinning
$30k – $80k
Invisible behind fresh paint
Roof replacement
$20k – $45k
Rarely checked at open homes
Rising damp & waterproofing
$15k – $40k
Hidden under floor coverings
Restumping
$20k – $50k
Subfloor access required
Full rewiring
$10k – $25k
Common in pre-1980s homes
Now flip the script.
One inspection turns fear into leverage. You walk into settlement knowing more about the property than the person selling it.
Same-day report — guaranteed
Your full photographic report lands in your inbox the same day, or your money back. No waiting while your cooling-off period burns.
FREE timber pest inspection
A $299 termite & timber pest inspection included with every building inspection. One visit, both reports.
FREE major defect repair estimate
Not just problems — prices. Quantity-surveyor costings for every major defect, so you know exactly what you're negotiating with.
FREE negotiation script
The exact word-for-word script our clients use to knock $10k+ off the purchase price using their report.
Proof, not promises
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Detailed reports delivered
Years in the industry
Average price reduction negotiated
“Excellent experience. The inspection report was thoroughly detailed, providing us with the clarity and comfort needed for our purchase. Speaking directly with the inspector was fantastic — professional, patient, and took the time to explain everything clearly.”
“We had a building & pest inspection booked in at short notice & had a very detailed report on the day of the inspection. This made the buying process so much easier, thank you!”
“Making a booking was easy and fast. The inspection was thorough, the report prompt, and the inspector called me to explain his findings. Would highly recommend.”
“Professional, punctual, and thorough throughout the inspection. They clearly explained their findings, answered my questions, and made the process straightforward.”
“Booking was easy and service was quick… The defect reports provided were clear, concise, and easy to understand.”
“Amazing service from start to finish. The report was very detailed and easy to understand. Highly recommend! :)”
“Excellent experience. The inspection report was thoroughly detailed, providing us with the clarity and comfort needed for our purchase. Speaking directly with the inspector was fantastic — professional, patient, and took the time to explain everything clearly.”
“We had a building & pest inspection booked in at short notice & had a very detailed report on the day of the inspection. This made the buying process so much easier, thank you!”
“Making a booking was easy and fast. The inspection was thorough, the report prompt, and the inspector called me to explain his findings. Would highly recommend.”
“Professional, punctual, and thorough throughout the inspection. They clearly explained their findings, answered my questions, and made the process straightforward.”
“Booking was easy and service was quick… The defect reports provided were clear, concise, and easy to understand.”
“Amazing service from start to finish. The report was very detailed and easy to understand. Highly recommend! :)”
The deliverable
A 60+ page report that pays for itself at the negotiation table.
Every defect photographed, graded and costed to Australian Standards (AS 4349.1). Written in plain English, delivered the same day, and backed by a real human you can call.
“Hi, I'm David. I've spent 12+ years costing defects for Australia's biggest builders. Now I put that experience on your side of the deal — because the biggest purchase of your life shouldn't be a gamble.”
David · Founder, DC Building Inspectors — VBA Registered Building Practitioner & Quantity Surveyor
Questions buyers ask us
Usually within 24–48 hours of booking — often same day for urgent settlements. Your full report is guaranteed the same day as the inspection, or your money back.
Know exactly what you're buying — before you sign.
Free quote in 60 seconds. Includes free pest inspection ($299 value), free repair estimates and the $10k+ negotiation script.