Property size and type
Square metreage, number of bedrooms, single vs double storey, unit vs standalone. Larger properties take longer to inspect, which inspectors reflect in pricing.
How Adelaide building inspection pricing works
We don't set inspector prices. We're a matching service - we pass your enquiry to a local independent Adelaide inspector who quotes your specific property.
WHAT AFFECTS PRICING
Six factors every inspector considers.
Different weightings explain why quotes for the same property can vary. Knowing the levers helps you read your quote.
Age and construction
Pre-war stone villas need heritage-experienced inspectors. Mid-century brick veneer is standard scope. Modern slab-and-frame is faster. Each inspector prices accordingly.
Scope and inclusions
Pre-purchase building only is the cheapest base. Building plus pest combo bundles two AS standards into one visit. Specialist scopes (asbestos, mould, staged construction) price differently.
Turnaround urgency
Same-day or overnight reports usually carry a premium. Standard 48-hour turnaround is what most inspectors quote against. Cooling-off-period bookings often warrant same-day pricing.
Inspector experience
Senior inspectors with 15+ years and heritage or commercial backgrounds charge more than newer entrants. Both can deliver AS-compliant reports - you weigh experience vs price.
Travel and location
Outer-metro, hills, and Fleurieu coast can attract travel charges from some inspectors. A regionally based inspector may avoid travel surcharges for their patch.
COMPARING QUOTES
When you receive a quote, check these.
Price is one input. The five others below are equally important. Always compare like-for-like before booking.
- AS 4349 standard the inspector works to
- What's specifically inspected on your property type
- Report turnaround time
- Inspector's licence number and insurance
- Whether attending the inspection is included
- Whether the inspector takes phone follow-up calls about the report
THE MATCHING SERVICE
What we cost and what we don't.
For property buyers
- Matching is free - always.
- We pass your enquiry to a local inspector. If we can't find one for your suburb, we'll let you know.
- You pay the inspector you choose directly - we never handle payment.
- You can dismiss the quote and walk away at any point.
For inspectors
- There's no paid listing on the site.
- The inspector we pass your enquiry to may pay us a small referral fee.
- Inspectors set their own prices for every quote. We don't add anything to it.
- We don't take agent referrals.
- Full breakdown on the transparency page.
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