WHAT YOU SEE
WHAT YOU SEEThe agent's brochure. Fresh paint. Tidy garden. Lifestyle dream.
ADELAIDE INSPECTOR MATCHING · 3 QUOTES IN 24 HOURS
Independent building inspections, matched to your Adelaide property.
We connect you with three independent licensed Adelaide building inspectors inside 24 hours. AS 4349.1 compliant reports. No agent referrals, no conflicts of interest. We're a matching service - we don't conduct inspections ourselves.
Same-day matchAS 4349.1 compliantFully insured network
Licensed inspectorsInsured networkAS 4349.1 compliant24hr match
SAME PROPERTY · THREE PERSPECTIVES
Independent lead-matching service. We don't inspect; we connect you with three licensed Adelaide inspectors. Inspectors pay us a per-lead 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.
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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 in 5 days.
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.
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WITHIN 24 HOURS
Get matched with three licensed inspectors
Verified against your suburb, property type, and your urgency. You see prices, turnaround, inspector profiles.
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WITHIN 5 DAYS
Compare, book, receive your report
Pick your inspector. They visit the property and deliver an AS 4349.1 report within 48 hours of inspection.
SERVICES
Every inspection a buyer or builder needs in Adelaide.
Pre-purchase to handover, asbestos to mould, single inspections to staged builds. One network, 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.
Our network covers 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
Network-matched
Inspection date
11 May 2026
Property type
3-br standalone
Standard
AS 4349.1-2007
23 defects identifiedREPORT
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
An independent, photo-rich, AS 4349.1 compliant report inside 48 hours.
Every report from the network 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
- Delivered within 48 hours of inspection
HOW PRICING WORKS
Inspectors set their own prices. You compare three quotes.
We're a matching service - we don't set inspector prices. The three quotes you receive reflect real pricing from independent inspectors 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.
WHAT BUYERS SAY
Real Adelaide property buyers, real outcomes.
Negotiation leverage, defect catches, and the quiet kind of peace of mind that lets you sleep on auction night.
“Found three cracks the agent kept calling 'cosmetic'. Inspector flagged them as movement in the footings. Negotiated a substantial price reduction, walked away from a money pit.”
Sarah M.
Pre-purchase · Glenelg
“The matching service was the easy bit. Got three quotes inside a day, picked the one with heritage experience. Worth every cent.”
James H.
Heritage · Unley
“I'm the seller. Getting our own report up front meant fewer surprises in negotiation. Buyer accepted without renegotiating.”
Linda T.
Pre-sale · North Adelaide
“New build. 22 defects flagged at handover, builder fixed every one before final payment. Inspection paid for itself ten times over.”
David K.
Handover · Mount Barker
“Eight-unit block with persistent water ingress. Got an independent defect report in a week, used it to action the builder.”
Body Corp.
Defect · Hyde Park
“Could have done two bookings, didn't. One inspector, one visit, two reports. Saved a small fortune and a Saturday.”
Michelle R.
Building + Pest · Prospect
“Five-stage inspection through the build. Caught a frame issue at lock-up that would have been a nightmare post-completion.”
James P.
Staged build · Campbelltown
“Inner-city apartment. Got matched with someone who knew strata reports inside out. Clear summary, no jargon.”
Tom B.
Apartment · Adelaide CBD
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
Six promises every Adelaide inspector in our network keeps.
The matching is free. The standards are non-negotiable. The price is yours to compare.
Same-day match
We work to your settlement deadline, not ours. Most matches inside 24 hours, often inside 4 to 6.
Licensed only
Every inspector holds an active SA Building Work Contractors Licence. Verified before they ever quote.
Fully insured
Comprehensive public liability and professional indemnity insurance held by every inspector in the network.
AS 4349.1-2007
Every report meets the Australian Standard for pre-purchase residential. Use it confidently in negotiation.
Independent
No commercial relationship with sellers, agents, or builders. No kickbacks. No referrals. Ever.
Three quotes, you choose
Compare price, turnaround, and inspector style before booking. Full transparency.
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. Every inspector in our network meets all three before you ever see them.
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. We make no commission from the inspector and have no commercial relationship with them.
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. We can have three quotes in your inbox before lunchtime tomorrow and the inspector you choose can usually attend within 48 hours.
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