WHAT YOU SEE
WHAT YOU SEEThe agent's brochure. Fresh paint. Tidy garden. Lifestyle dream.
ADELAIDE INSPECTOR MATCHING · FREE QUOTES
Independent building inspections, matched to your Adelaide property.
We connect you with a local independent Adelaide building inspector for a free quote. Ask for an AS 4349.1 compliant report. No agent referrals. We're a matching service - we don't conduct inspections ourselves.
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SAME PROPERTY · THREE PERSPECTIVES
Referral service run by Loudachris Digital Marketing. We don't inspect; we pass your enquiry to a local Adelaide inspector, who may pay us a referral fee. See /how-we-make-money for the full breakdown.
WHAT YOU'RE REALLY BUYING
Three perspectives on every Adelaide property.
The agent shows you one. An independent inspection uncovers the other two. The negotiation leverage that gives you is significant.
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What you see
The agent's brochure, the renovated kitchen, the tidy garden, the open inspection styled to within an inch of its life.
02
What the agent is selling
The lifestyle story. The dream. The pressure to make an offer before someone else does.
03
What an inspector finds
Cracks behind the paint. Dodgy past renovations. Water damage. Asbestos. Missing insulation. The leverage to negotiate, or the reason to walk.
HOW IT WORKS
From request to report, step by step.
Built around the cooling-off period and Adelaide settlement timelines. Skip the back-and-forth, get to a confident decision faster.
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DAY 1
Tell us about the property
Address, property type, settlement timeline. Two minutes, online or by phone.
2
NEXT
We pass it to a local inspector
Matched to your suburb, property type and urgency. The inspector sends their price, turnaround and profile. If we can't find one for your suburb, we'll let you know.
3
YOUR CALL
Review, book, receive your report
Book directly if the quote suits you. Ask the inspector for an AS 4349.1 report and to confirm their turnaround.
SERVICES
Every inspection a buyer or builder needs in Adelaide.
Pre-purchase to handover, asbestos to mould, single inspections to staged builds. One simple request for every speciality.
POPULAR
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
Before you sign. Every system, every surface.
Learn moreBuilding and Pest Combo
Two reports, one visit. Typically priced lower than booking separately.
Learn moreTimber Pest Inspection
Termites, borers, fungal decay. Standalone or combo.
Learn moreTermite Inspection
Active termite detection in Adelaide hotspots.
Learn moreHandover Inspection
New builds. Catch defects before final payment.
Learn moreStaged Construction Inspections
Slab, frame, lock-up, fixing, completion.
Learn moreDefect Inspection
Targeted reporting on known issues.
Learn moreAsbestos Inspection
Pre-1987 homes. Identification and testing.
Learn moreSUBURBS WE COVER
From the bay to the hills, north to the coast.
We take enquiries from every Adelaide suburb. Pick yours below for area-specific notes from local inspectors.
INSPECTION REPORT · AS 4349.1
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
12 Sample Street, Glenelg SA 5045
Inspector
Independent inspector
Inspection date
11 May 2026
Property type
3-br standalone
Standard
AS 4349.1-2007
23 defects identifiedREPORT
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
What an independent, photo-rich, AS 4349.1 compliant report looks like.
A good report meets the Australian Standard for pre-purchase inspections. Plain English summary up front, photographic evidence throughout.
- Major structural defects (foundations, framing, roof structure)
- Major non-structural defects (cracking, weatherproofing, drainage)
- Minor defects and maintenance items
- Photographic evidence of every defect
- Cost estimates where possible
- AS 4349.1-2007 compliant scope and limitations
- Clear executive summary
- Turnaround confirmed by your inspector
HOW PRICING WORKS
Inspectors set their own prices.
We're a matching service - we don't set inspector prices. The quote you receive reflects real pricing from an independent inspector based on your property and timeline.
Property size and type
Square metreage, number of storeys, and construction type drive how long the inspector spends on site.
Scope you need
Pre-purchase only, building + pest combo, defect-targeted, or staged construction. Combos cost less than booking separately.
Age and complexity
Heritage stone, multi-storey, and rural-residential properties take longer than standard single-storey brick veneer.
See actual prices for your property
Brief us in two minutes. Three independent inspectors quote you directly. You pick the price, turnaround, and inspector that suits.
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
Six things to check before you book an Adelaide inspector.
The matching is free. These checks help you choose with confidence.
Built for deadlines
Tell us your settlement deadline and we pass your enquiry on as soon as we can.
Licensed
Ask for their SA Building Work Contractors Licence number and check it on the CBS public register.
Insured
Ask for current public liability and professional indemnity insurance certificates.
AS 4349.1-2007
Ask for a report to the Australian Standard for pre-purchase residential inspections. It's the one to use in negotiation.
Independent
Ask whether they have any commercial relationship with the seller, agent or builder. We don't take agent referrals or pay kickbacks.
You choose
Check the price, turnaround and inspector's experience before booking.
FAQ
Questions Adelaide buyers ask before they book.
Quick answers on scope, timing, choosing the right inspector, and how the matching service actually works.
Prices vary by inspector, property type, size, age, scope, and turnaround urgency. We don't set prices - inspectors do. The matching service gives you three independent quotes so you can compare actual pricing for your specific property. Combos (building + pest) usually quote lower than booking separately.
Most pre-purchase inspections take 2 to 3 hours on site. Heritage or larger homes can take 4+ hours. The AS 4349.1 compliant report is typically delivered within 48 hours of the inspection.
Strongly recommended for any pre-1987 home or any property with timber framing. Modern slab-and-steel homes carry lower pest risk but combo is still good due diligence. One visit, two reports.
A pre-purchase inspection is broad: every system, every surface, AS 4349.1 compliant. A defect inspection is targeted at known issues; you tell the inspector what to focus on. Defect inspections cover less ground.
Three rules: verify the SA Building Work Contractors Licence, confirm professional indemnity insurance, and check they have no commercial relationship with the seller or agent. Check all three before you book.
AS 4349.1-2007 is the Australian Standard for pre-purchase residential inspections. It defines scope, format, and limitations. Reports from licensed, insured inspectors follow it. Cheap or unlicensed 'inspections' often skip it, which matters if you need to use the report in negotiation or dispute.
No. The matching service is free for property buyers. The inspector you choose charges you directly for their inspection. The inspector we pass your enquiry to may pay us a referral fee, and we don't add anything to their price.
No. House Inspection Adelaide is an independent lead-matching service. We connect property buyers with independent licensed Adelaide building inspectors. We don't conduct inspections, set prices, or handle the inspection contract - that's directly between you and the inspector you choose.
In cooling-off? You have days, not weeks.
Standard South Australian cooling-off is two clear business days from contract. Brief us today and we'll pass your enquiry to a local inspector as soon as we can, so you can aim to book inside your cooling-off period.
Most popular bundle
Building + Pest, one visit, one combined report.
Pre-1987 Adelaide homes almost always have timber framing. Termites and timber borers don't care how pretty the kitchen is. The combo bundles both inspections into a single visit, single report, and inspectors typically quote it lower than two separate bookings.
2 in 1
Single visit
3-4 hrs
On-site time
48 hrs
Report turnaround
AS 4349.1 + .3
Standards covered