Building and Pest Inspections

Fast turnaround - reports are sent within 24 hours

Experienced inspectors - all Local inspectors have over 30 years' experience in the industry

Competitive Rates - value for money prices on all inspections

Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Timber Inspections

From $420

Our services

A full assessment of the condition of a property and termite risk. Inspections are conducted by licensed builders with over 30 years industry experience.

Have a licenced builder check the condition and workmanship of your new house before Handover. Defects are reported on to give to your builder.

Termites are a very big problem in Queensland. Buildings are recommended to be inspected at least every 12 months and more frequently in high termite areas.

We were very impressed with the efficiency of Local Building and Pest Inspections. They were prompt at inspecting the property we are buying and gave us a very detailed report, including photos which is most helpful in our decision making. They even gave recommendations of things to get checked for in the future. We would highly recommend this company and have no hesitation in using their services again.
Chris was punctual, professional and comprehensive. Highly recommended for all your building and pest inspection needs.
Chris was very thorough and professional. Explained in detail how the inspection worked. Overall very happy with his service and professional manner. He turned up on time. He is a very polite man. Thank you
We recently had a building and pest inspection completed for a property in Aqua Court and were very happy with the service. The inspector was thorough and professional, and took the time to explain the findings clearly. The report was detailed and easy to understand, which helped us know what needed attention and make an informed decision. Thanks for making the process easier for us.
"We had a fantastic experience with our building inspector , as we were present he explained every think he found to us , The inspector was awesome to deal with and exceptionally detailed in his inspection. The report itself was clear, comprehensive, and delivered quickly. If you want a thorough house inspection, look no further."
The pre-building inspection and the subsequent report were undertaken in just a few hours. The written report was comprehensive with photographs which was great for me as I wasn't able to attend the inspection myself.
All staff were friendly and easy to liaise with. All round, a great job. Highly recommended.
We received great service from Local Building and Pest Inspections. They recently conducted an inspection on a property for me. Their team were responsive, friendly, and their report came back quickly and was very thorough.
Very happy with the turnaround and the report would recommend to anyone
Great service, thorough report, and prompt.
I was a little worried about getting a building and pest inspection and whether it would be worth the money etc. I was extremely happy with the level of detail that went into the building and pest report. It was well and truly above my expectations and any questions I had after in regards to further details they were more than happy to answer the questions. Overall I recommend using this business 100%
Thanks for your assistance here.
So prompt and efficient and very reasonably priced
Great communication leading upto, including and post inspection. Would 100% recommend.
Responsive team providing a very detailed and professional report. This is the best report I have ever received. Thanks so much!
A pleasure to work with blueridge consultants especially at such short notice highly recommend and will use again on next build cheers guys
just had a pest and building report and was very pleased with the speed of the process, very fast and thorough.
Very thorough and easy to book, professional service and friendly staff. Very highly recommend to any one looking for their services.
Robert did an excellent work in thoroughly inspecting the property. He also provided a good description of the findings over the phone soon after the inspection. The report was very good and easy to read.
We received a very detailed and thorough building and pest report with photos and specific analysis. Highly recommend this company. Thanks so much!
The website was very easy to use, to arrange a quote and make a booking. Communication was expedient and professional from staff, and we received our report within hours of the inspection taking place. The report was comprehensive and greatly aided us with our new property purchase.
A very thorough inspection so we know in what condition our home is and we are happy. Can recommend this people. Thank you.
The office staff very informative and prompt with communication and reports. The actual B & P investigator was very professional and knowledgeable and showed up on time.
I recently had a building and pest inspection completed for my property in Bargara, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I made during the purchasing process.

Robert, the inspector, was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. He is not only highly professional and extremely knowledgeable, but also a genuinely kind and approachable person. From the moment we met, he made me feel comfortable and took the time to walk me through the entire process. He explained everything in clear, simple terms and patiently answered all my questions, no matter how small. It’s rare to find someone who combines technical expertise with such a friendly and respectful attitude.

What really impressed me the most was his incredible attention to detail and the thoroughness of his inspection. Robert didn’t just look at the obvious areas—he went deep into the property and identified several hidden issues that I would have never noticed myself. These were not minor findings either; they were important defects that had a real impact on the property’s value.

Thanks to his detailed report and clear explanations, I was able to use his findings during negotiations and successfully secure a $5,000 reduction in the purchase price. That alone made the inspection more than worthwhile and truly highlights the value of having a skilled and diligent inspector like Robert on your side.

The final report was comprehensive, well-organized, and delivered promptly. It gave me complete confidence in understanding the true condition of the property and helped me make an informed decision without any uncertainty.

Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the service provided by Local Building and Pest Inspection. Robert went above and beyond in every aspect, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, honest, and thorough inspection service.

Thank you again, Robert, for your excellent work and for making such a meaningful difference in my property purchase!
Thank you, for our pre-purchase building and pest inspection. Professional, responsive and impressed with the report. Our inspector was great to talk to and explained the results clearly.
Thank you to the team at Local Building and Pest.
Our inspection was carried out on time, even though we gave them short notice.
Very helpful office staff.
Bob was thorough and knowledgeable, contacted us soon after completion with details, then followed up with report.
We were able to contact him with a couple of questions next day.
Well done guys.
Great experience with the building and pest inspection—thorough, professional, and easy to understand.
The report was detailed and helped me feel confident purchasing my investment property in Maryborough.
Highly recommend for anyone needing a reliable and efficient inspection service.
Very prompt and thorough service.
I have used this company twice now and each time the service has been great. Just a phone call is all you need and the wonderful reception person will organise the rest. the report was timely and well presented overall great service
These guys did a very professional and quick turn around for our building and pest inspection on a property we just purchased, we also received a call on the completion of the inspection to give us a quick fill in about the report which than followed with an email of photos and the report of the property and they also assured us to call if we had any question.
Do yourself a favour and don't hesitate to call these guys they were fantastic deserve a 6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Local Building and Pest Inspections did a good job on the house we have under contract. Would be happy to use them again
We were thrilled with Local Building and Pest Inspections services! These guys are very professional and provided an extensive report along with a phone call to brief the outcome! So happy and highly recommend!
Bob and Stacy were awesome! So easy to deal with and super professional. Couldn’t be happier. Highly recommended
Great communication throughout the whole process. The report was extremely thorough and staff were super friendly
Great service, fast, efficient and very detailed. Highly recommend!
Excellent service that showed up on time and within my time timeframe. Thorough report which really helped with my purchase.
Booking system and communications pretty good,quick and straightforward.

Bob did the inspection on time and call us directly after the inspection.

Good service.

Thank you
Highly recommend. Picked up things with a property i didn't know to look out for. Will use again
Thorough and top notch expertise. Thank you so much for helping in identifying any issues with our new purchase.
Prompt and professional service
Very happy with our experience. Could fit us in with little notice. Report was sent out to us same day as inspection. Reasonably priced and professional service. Would use again.
Bob showed up on time (even a little early) and did a fairly thorough walk through. He pointed out areas of concern and sent a well written report. He was helpful and open to a telephone conversation if there was anything I wasn't sure about. I would definately recommend Local Building and Pest to inspect if you require their service.
Bob was early for the inspection & very thorough. We were extremely happy with the service & detailed report that followed.
Final building inspection report was very clear, with great attention to details and covering all aspects of the property, with photos and all. Quick responses and good follow up. Highly recommend. Thank you
Very professional service. Easy to work with, excellent communication. A thorough report was received the same day as the inspection. Would highly recommend.
Timely and professional service. Detailed report for the scope of work.
Bob was informative and helpful , thank you , on time and efficient.
Inspector was early for the appointment which is rare, he was very honest and thorough with the inspection and explained the process and how he was going to do things. Upon completion he answered any questions and I had the report in my inbox within 2 hours which I thought was very fast considering the details included. Would definitely recommend and will be using again in future. Great customer service!!
On time and happy to talk about what findings were made
They were very thorough and listened to our requests and were quick getting report back to us. Would recommend!!
They were efficient in completing the building and pest inspection. Everything was completely in a professional and timely manner.

Why choose
Local Building and Pest Inspections

Building inspector

Fully licensed inspectors

All our inspectors hold a building inspectors license and pest technician licence. They have also undertaken additional training in asbestos handling and methamphetamine testing.

Experienced building inspector

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

All inspectors at Local Inspections have over 30 years in the construction industry. Our full inspector team are in-house and not contractors, meaning they don’t cut corners.

Latest technology

LATEST TECHNOLOGIES

By utilising the latest technologies we can ensure each inspection will be non-invasive and accurate. Our methods ensure that we catch pests and other problems where they are occurring.

Low prices

Low
prices

You can find the lowest prices without compromising on the quality of the service. We guarantee that if you can find a cheaper written quote, we will match it.

Local building and pest

Local
support

Receive the best support whenever you call our team. We take support seriously, so make sure you will always be able to reach one of our local team members when you call.

Family-owned company

Family
owned

Local Inspections is a family owned business. This means we deliver the highest levels of service, as we all work closely as a tight-knit family team.

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Local Building and Pest Inspections provides home buyers in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Wide Bay with reliable, highly experienced inspectors, backed by easy to read, professional building and pest reports, including thermal imaging. Prices start from $340. Reports are available within 24 hours.

You will have peace of mind knowing our experienced inspectors will complete a thorough inspection and identify any visible issues regarding pests, the property’s structure, and maintenance.

All Local Inspections comply with Australian Standards to ensure you have the information you need whether you own the property or are purchasing a new one. Make an informed decision with a building, pest, or handover inspection.

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The building and pest inspector will inspect the following areas:

Interior
including walls, floor, ceiling, windows, doors, bathroom, laundry, stairs and cupboards.

Roof
subject to safe and reasonable access

Exterior
including stairs, garage, external finishes, gutter, eaves, porch, weep holes and ventilation, external door components.

Sub floor
subject to safe and reasonable access

Roof exterior
subject to height restrictions, including gutter and down pipes.

Property within 30m of the building
including fencing, retaining walls, driveways, paths, surface drainage.

Here for South East Queensland

We service locations across South East Queensland including Greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Redlands, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba. If you are in one of these locations and require a pest or building inspection, we'd love to hear from you.

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Service area in South East Queensland