A pre-purchase building and pest inspection is an inspection carried out before you purchase a property. This inspection will identify any major building defects within the property. The inspector will compare the property inspected with other buildings of a similar age and construction. This inspection will provide you with both a building report and a timber pest inspection report. The building report is a thorough report, which will provide essential information on any significant building defects or problems found throughout the property. The pest report will identify any evidence of termite damage or activity, both past and present within the property and its surroundings.