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31 Second St, Wingfield SA 5013

5.0

Insight Property Inspections provides trusted, fully licensed building inspection services across Adelaide. With over 10 years of construction experience, we offer pre-purchase, new build, dilapidation, and asbestos inspections with same-day reports.

Services

Pre-Purchase Building Inspections

Est. arrival time: Within 24 hours

24-Hour Report Turnaround

A comprehensive pre-purchase building inspection provides a detailed visual assessment of the accessible areas of a home before you commit to a contract. Buyers in Adelaide only get one chance to check a home properly before they sign, which is why our expert inspectors walk through the interior, exterior, and roof space, looking for structural movement, moisture issues, poor workmanship, and safety concerns. The aim is to give you plain-English advice so you can buy with confidence, renegotiate, or walk away if needed. The inspection covers interior and exterior walls, ceilings, floors, doors, cladding, balconies, decks, roof exterior, and roof space where safe to enter. We also assess visible structures including footings, subfloor, and framing, as well as wet areas for leaks, poor waterproofing, and failed sealants. Site drainage concerns, retaining walls, outbuildings, and safety issues such as trip hazards, loose balustrades, and obvious electrical concerns are also evaluated. Furthermore, we conduct comprehensive roof and solar condition assessments, measure structural movement on timber posts, identify blocked gutters and drainage risks, and perform detailed box gutter compliance checks. We also look for evidence of timber damage and conditions that might encourage pests, such as moisture or poor subfloor ventilation. You deal with one licensed inspector from start to finish, leveraging over ten years of inspection and construction experience in Adelaide. You receive a written report with photos, clear defect descriptions, recommendations, and suggested next steps within twenty-four hours in most cases, ensuring you meet cooling-off and finance timeframes.

Staged Building Inspections

Staged building inspections are independent checks carried out during construction, separate from the builder’s own supervision. Building a new home is stressful enough without wondering what your builder has missed, which is why we provide another set of experienced eyes at key milestones so defects are picked up while they are easier and cheaper to fix. We attend the site at agreed stages, compare the work against plans, basic NCC, and Australian Standards requirements, and look for workmanship issues that might lead to movement, water leaks, or premature failure. Typical stages include slab or footing inspection, frame inspection, pre-lining or lock-up inspection, waterproofing, wet area checks, and a practical completion inspection (PCI). At each visit, the focus is on structure, framing details, bracing, fixings, flashing, falls, waterproofing, general workmanship, and obvious safety issues. Our advanced assessments include checking complex roof structures with drone technology, precision checks for frame alignment using digital levels, reviewing roof space insulation and ducting installations, comprehensive timber roof truss framing inspections, and checking crucial box gutters and drainage points. Leveraging a strong construction background and extensive time spent on active building sites across Adelaide, we understand how volume builders operate and common shortcuts to watch for. You receive written feedback highlighting defects and incomplete work with clear photos and comments that you can share with your supervisor or builder, ensuring issues are addressed before the next stage starts. Our goal is to support you to get the home you paid for, ensuring quality assurance throughout your build process.

Asbestos Testing

NATA Lab Analysis Included

Professional asbestos inspection and testing services are absolutely essential before renovating or disturbing older building materials. A focused asbestos check helps you understand where suspected asbestos-containing materials may be present so you can plan safe work and avoid unnecessary risk. This is particularly important before you start cutting, sanding, or removing older building materials in properties built before asbestos use declined. A typical asbestos inspection includes a visual assessment of internal and external building materials for suspected asbestos-containing products, identification of likely asbestos sheeting, linings, and eaves, and a discussion of areas that may require care during renovation. Where requested, we arrange safe sampling and collection of samples for testing through an accredited laboratory so you receive clear information about risk before any work begins. You receive a clear report outlining where suspected asbestos is located, the results of any testing, and practical next steps. If asbestos is confirmed, your report provides general guidance so you can speak with licensed asbestos removal or management professionals to plan detailed remediation. We provide independent advice focused on helping you manage risk, not selling remediation work. Findings are explained in plain language so you understand what the results mean for your renovation, sale, or ongoing use of the property, ensuring health and safety compliance for your family and trades.

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Dilapidation Inspections

A dilapidation inspection documents the existing condition of a property before, and sometimes after, nearby construction, demolition, or infrastructure work. Because nearby construction work often leads to worries about cracking and damage, this inspection records the condition of a property before works start, establishing a clear baseline if issues appear later. We complete a detailed visual walk-through with photos and notes on elements likely to be affected by vibration or ground movement. This essential record provides adjacent property protection, legal documentation, and support for insurance purposes, assisting owners, builders, developers, and councils if disputes arise. A typical dilapidation inspection includes external walls, fences, retaining walls, and boundary structures; driveways, paths, paving, and hard landscaping; external steps, verandahs, and porches; internal walls, ceilings, and floors where access is allowed; and existing cracking, movement, distortion, and water damage. The report sets out observed defects and the general condition at the time of inspection, with supporting photos referenced in the document. While a report cannot prevent disagreement, it provides objective evidence of the property’s condition at specific points in time. This evidence helps all parties understand whether new cracking or damage relates to the recent works or pre-existing issues. The focus is accuracy and fairness rather than blame, which supports smoother resolution and peace of mind during heavy works or excavation.

Practical Completion (PCI) Inspections

A Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) is your last chance to have your new home thoroughly checked before final payment and handover. This inspection is completed once your builder declares the home practically complete and books a handover meeting. During this inspection, we systematically check finishes, fixtures, and fittings, the basic function of doors and windows, visible alignment issues, wet areas, cabinetry, and general workmanship. The focus is on items that affect liveability, durability, and appearance, rather than minor dust or cleaning. During a PCI inspection, we typically look at internal walls, ceilings, paint, and plaster quality; floor finishes, tiles, carpets, and transitions; doors, windows, latches, and hardware operation; kitchen, bathroom, and laundry cabinetry, benchtops, and tiling; wet area waterproofing signs, falls, and sealing; fixtures such as tapware, toilets, basins, showers, and appliances where installed; and external finishes, garages, paths, driveways, and basic drainage issues. Defects and incomplete items are recorded with photos, giving you a clear, written list to discuss with your supervisor before you sign off and pay the final claim. We approach PCI with a practical mindset, focusing on issues that breach standards, will deteriorate quickly, or represent poor value for a new build, while also acknowledging reasonable tolerances. This fair and thorough approach helps you have a constructive conversation with your builder and increases the chance that issues are resolved promptly.

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Insight Property Inspections PTY LTD.

Insight Property Inspections PTY LTD offers licensed and insured property inspection services across metropolitan Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills. With over 10 years of construction experience, we deliver comprehensive, plain-English reports—often within 24 hours. Our services include pre-purchase inspections assessing structural integrity, moisture, and safety to help buyers make informed decisions. For new builds, we provide staged inspections (slab, frame, lock-up, waterproofing) and Practical Completion Inspections (PCI) to ensure workmanship meets Australian Standards. We also conduct asbestos testing and visual assessments for safe renovations. Additionally, we offer dilapidation reports to document property conditions before nearby construction, rental condition reports for landlords, and special purpose reports for specific defects like cracking or water ingress. Compliant with AS 4349.1, our independent inspections protect your investment.

Reviews

5.0

Paul

Tom was great to deal with and extremely informative!

Jeremy Moate

Highly recommend reaching out to Tom, pleasure to deal with. Thank you.

Benjamin Riddle

Highly recommend Insight Property Inspections! Tom provided me with an excellent and timely service regarding defects on a recent residential build. Having known Tom for sometime he has a true passion about the building industry and its requirements to comply with the relevant regulations and standards. I will be using this company’s services in any future builds.

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