The 5 most eagle-eyed home inspection companies on the Gold Coast
Buying property is a massive commitment financially, as well as in terms of time and energy. Before jumping into such a big investment, you need to make sure that what you’re purchasing is worth what you’re paying.
Proper home inspection gives real estate buyers an idea of how much a property is really worth in its current condition, and protects them from nasty surprises that could cost buyers in the long term.
This is one checklist item you can’t afford not to do. Fortunately, there are lots of qualified businesses to help you with home inspection on the Gold Coast.
How much does home inspection cost on the Gold Coast?
A home inspection service on the Gold Coast will cost around $400 – $800. The larger the property, the higher the price. You can usually get home + pest combination inspections for greater overall value. Individual inspections for specific problems might be offered as well.
1. Gold Coast Inspections
Phone: 0448 118 063
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: By appointment
Gold Coast Inspections is a property inspection business that checks for both structural soundness and pest presence. They also perform handover inspections, which are a wise idea for buyers and investors who are about to commit to a property.
All inspections will be compliant with Australian Standards. Company procedure is to also check any auxiliary structures up to 30 meters out from the property itself.
As for pest inspections, inspectors will use thermal imaging and moisture meters to make sure they don’t miss anything.
The company will provide a digital, Australian Standards-compliant report within 24 hours. This report will include relevant photographs and inspection notes.
We like the simple but extensive inspections that this company offers, leaving no stone unturned, and even inspecting structures a few meters away from the main dwelling.
We also appreciate that the business coordinates with real estate agents for hassle-free inspections.
Gold Coast Inspections doesn’t have a pricing page per se, though they provide a general estimate on how much an inspection should cost ($450+).
Gold Coast Inspections was so easy to use
“Holly was so helpful upfront to book everything in, in time for our short building and pest clause. Jed was a wealth of knowledge and so professional, he took the time to meet us to run through the issues and explain exactly what we needed to know. I would highly recommend their services to anyone, it has been a pleasure.”
- Emma Connolly, Google review
Professionalism and attention to detail
“In less than 3hrs from when Jed arrived at my property he had emailed me a clear and comprehensive report and let me know that he was available to answer any questions that I may have.”
- Debi Clark, Google review
2. Building and Pest Inspections Gold Coast QLD
Address: 49 Heeb St, Bundall
Phone: 0423 800 311
Business hours: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Every day)
Building and Pest Inspections, also called NH Inspections, offers a combined Pest and Building Inspection service to cover all the bases before you decide to purchase a property.
Technicians will use thermal imaging devices to check for termites and other troublemakers hidden in the walls or timber floors.
If the property includes a swimming pool, NH Inspections will take a look at that as well.
Reports are delivered to clients within 24 hours of the inspections, which a lot of people were pleased with. This allows you to get the full picture about the state of the property, even if you have a tight deadline.
We would have liked to learn more about the company’s operations, success stories, and testimonials. However, we couldn’t find many of these because the business doesn’t have much presence on social media. They are open every day, though.
The process was smooth, stress-free
“Jason was extremely friendly, professional and communicative throughout. He arrived early, was extremely thorough, took the time to explain any existing issues and/or potential concerns and what to look out for. The report was very clear with pictures, easy to understand and emailed through within hours.”
- Amanda Strickland, Google review
5/5
“Jason was extremely helpful in providing a building and pest report for us in advance of our home being placed on the market. He was fair, accurate and gave us great advice on any issues we had and how best to remedy them. Arrived on time, always responded promptly.”
- Leo Matis, Google review
3. Inspect My Home
Phone: 0755144777
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Besides standard pre-purchase inspection, Inspect My Home also performs individual inspections for dilapidation (to check a property’s condition before construction), asbestos (to mitigate asbestos health risks), as well as pest control services.
The business’ inspectors are trained specifically to identify and address the most common problems for both construction and pest issues.
Reports are made available to clients within 24 hours, and are detailed and compliant with Australian Standards.
It was great to see so many services all offered by one company. This gave us confidence in Inspect My Home as an all-in-one solution for lots of domestic inspection needs.
Their customer service could be more responsive, however, based on some customer feedback.
Lastly, they’re open about their pricing: from $460 + GST for small apartments, to $540 or more + GST for large multi-bedroom houses.
I couldn’t have asked for more
“The building inspection the Inspect My Home team did for me was very thorough and explained in a detailed report, even identifying risk points to keep an eye on in future. They were prompt and professional.”
- Ruth Walker, Google review
Would definitely recommend
“Professional & speedy service, and I especially appreciated that the inspector took the time to explain to us the very in-depth complications in our report. James was extremely patient and helpful.”
- Anne Vyver, Google review
4. A1 Building & Pest Consultancy
Address: 1 Pioneer St, Toowong
Phone: 0401 018 030
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
A1 Building & Pest Consultancy is especially known for exceptional attention to detail and meticulous customer service. This extends to the clear and detailed reports presented after inspection, plus the precise estimates for repair work.
Even better, you’ll get guidance and support in relation to inspection — up to 12 months afterwards.
After each inspection, you might be able to receive your report in as little as 12 hours if things move quickly. Otherwise, you’ll receive it within 24 hours.
A1 is closed on weekends though, so that might affect the speed with which you get the reports.
Inspection prices range from $400+ for a 1-bedroom apartment, to $800 for a large 5-bedroom house.
Between the long-term support and the quick reports, if getting great service is your top priority, A1 won’t let you down.
Excellent inspection by A1 Building and Pest
“Ash was excellent! He had incredible attention to detail and did not miss anything at all. Very happy with the advice I received from them — no question was too small. Will definitely engage in their services again.”
- Raj Vaidya, Google review
I highly recommend A1 Building & Pest Consultancy
“I recently used A1 Building & Pest Consultancy for a pre-purchase inspection, and James did an excellent job. He was thorough, professional, and used advanced tools like moisture detectors and a borescope camera to find hidden issues. James discovered off-center steel posts and potential moisture problems in the subfloor, giving me peace of mind before buying the property.”
- Pedram Ghafoori, Google review
5. Profile Building and Pest Inspections
Address: 12/1 Bondi Ave, Mermaid Beach
Phone: 0478 181 208
Business hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Profile Building and Pest Inspections is especially thorough when performing inspections. They do a visual check on every last little space of the property, whether exterior or interior.
This includes roof surfaces and void areas, subfloors, driveways, and retaining walls — areas that might be out of scope for other companies. They’ll even inspect the surrounding area, up to 30 meters out from the main property.
When it comes to pest inspection, they’ll not only use advanced equipment to find the critters, but also advise you about how to modify the environment to reduce the risk of future infestations.
Profile Building and Pest Inspections promises same-day reports, and pricing is transparent: from around $435 to $595.
Most clients we interviewed had nothing bad to say about the company, however, some did mention how the business detected problems in a home where none actually existed.
A reliable professional
“Greg recently completed our pest and building inspection and I highly recommend him. He was thorough, honest, and clearly knowledgeable — identifying both major and minor issues. A reliable professional who genuinely had our best interests at heart.”
- Celine Lee, Google review
Definitely recommend
“Greg did a great job of highlighting some issues which we were able to negotiate with the seller to get fixed before settlement. He also noticed some water ingress which we would not have noticed without him.”
- Jacob Shaw, Google review