Buying, building or selling a property is a major financial commitment. A professional building inspection can help identify defects, areas of concern and potential future costs before they become expensive surprises.
Established in 2005, G.A. Building Group provides professional building inspection services throughout Melbourne and Victoria for home buyers, property investors, owner-builders, developers and property owners.
With more than 20 years of practical building and construction experience, we understand how properties are built, where problems commonly occur and what signs may indicate defects or construction issues.
Our objective is simple — to provide you with clear, independent and practical information so you can make a more informed decision about your property.
A property may look good on the surface while still containing defects or areas requiring further attention.
A professional building inspection provides an independent assessment of the accessible areas of the property and may help identify issues that could affect your purchasing decision, renovation plans or future property costs.
Whether you are purchasing an existing home, preparing to bid at auction or considering an investment property, understanding the condition of the building before committing can help protect your investment.
A building inspection can provide valuable information about the condition of a property before you make an important financial decision.
A professional inspection can assist by:
A pre-purchase building inspection is one of the most important steps you can take before purchasing an existing property.
Our inspections are designed to provide you with a clearer understanding of the condition of the property and identify visible defects or areas of concern within accessible parts of the building.
Following the inspection, you will receive a detailed report outlining the observations and defects identified at the time of inspection.
This information can assist you in making a more informed decision before proceeding with the purchase.
Where possible, we recommend arranging your building inspection before the auction date.
Purchasing a property at auction without first understanding its condition may expose you to repair or rectification costs after settlement.
Having the property inspected beforehand allows you to enter the auction with a better understanding of what you are potentially purchasing.
For properties being purchased by private sale, arranging an inspection during the purchasing process can provide valuable information about the property's condition before you make your final decision.
Where appropriate, buyers should also obtain independent legal advice regarding any conditions they wish to include in a property offer or contract.
Our Existing Home Inspection service is suitable for homeowners, investors and prospective purchasers wanting a professional assessment of an established residential property.
The inspection considers accessible areas of the property and focuses on identifying visible building defects and other areas that may require attention.
The age, construction type, condition and accessibility of the property are taken into consideration when carrying out the inspection.
Selling a property?
A Pre-Sale or Vendor Building Inspection can help identify potential building issues before your property is placed on the market.
Understanding the condition of the property beforehand gives vendors an opportunity to consider repairs or maintenance and may help reduce unexpected issues arising later in the sales process.
A pre-sale inspection can also provide useful information when preparing a property for sale.
Building a new home or development involves a significant investment.
Independent construction stage inspections provide an additional level of review during key stages of the building process.
G.A. Building Group can provide inspections at important construction stages, including:
Our practical building experience allows us to review the visible construction work at each nominated stage and identify items that may require attention.
Identifying concerns during construction can provide an opportunity for issues to be addressed before subsequent stages of work make them more difficult or expensive to rectify.
The completion of a new home is an exciting milestone, but it is also an important time to make sure the finished work is carefully reviewed.
A Handover Inspection can identify visible defects, incomplete items and areas requiring attention before or around the time you take possession of the property.
Our inspection provides you with a documented list of observations that can assist when discussing outstanding items with your builder.
Good construction outcomes begin with good documentation.
G.A. Building Group can assist with the review of relevant building and construction documentation to help identify areas requiring clarification or consideration.
Our practical construction experience provides an additional perspective when reviewing project information and preparing reports relevant to the building process.
Owner-builders can benefit from an independent review of completed building work.
G.A. Building Group provides Owner-Builder Defect Reports to identify visible defects and areas of concern within the accessible parts of the property.
These reports provide a clearer understanding of items that may require attention and can assist with planning appropriate rectification works.
Every property is different.
Before recommending an appropriate inspection service, we consider factors including:
This allows us to provide an inspection service appropriate to your particular situation.
Don't leave the condition of one of your largest investments to chance.
If you require a Building Inspection in Melbourne, contact G.A. Building Group to discuss your property and the type of inspection you require.