Know what you're buying.
Protect what matters.
Professional building, pest and pre-purchase property inspections across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and the Central Coast.
Buying a property is one of life's biggest financial decisions. Hidden structural defects, termite activity, moisture problems and other property issues can turn an exciting purchase into an expensive mistake. We help buyers, owners and investors understand a property's condition before they decide.
Combined
$550+
Regions
6
Report
Written
- Written inspection reports
- Local Hunter property knowledge
- Transparent starting prices
- Building + timber pest options
- Clear findings and recommendations
The biggest property problems are often the ones you can't see.
That beautiful home might look perfect during an open inspection. But what could be hiding beneath the surface?
Hidden termite damage
Termites eat structural timber from the inside. A bearer or door frame can look sound until it is probed — and repair is rarely covered by insurance.
Concealed moisture problems
A failed shower membrane or blocked downpipe can run for years behind a wall before anything visible appears in the room you use every day.
Structural defects
Movement in footings, cracked masonry and sagging rooflines can be cosmetic or significant. Without assessment, you cannot tell which.
Undetected timber pest activity
Activity in a subfloor or roof void, in fencing or in landscaping can continue unnoticed between open homes and settlement.
Roofing and drainage defects
Failed flashings and stormwater discharging against the footings are cheap to fix when found and expensive when left for a decade.
Unexpected repair expenses
The purchase price is the number you negotiate. The repair bill is the number you discover after settlement.
Buy with greater confidence. Avoid unwelcome surprises.
An inspection does not remove risk — no visual assessment can. It replaces assumption with a documented record of condition, so the decisions you make are informed ones.
- 01Make more informed property decisions, with condition documented rather than assumed.
- 02Understand potential repair requirements before you are committed.
- 03Identify issues that need specialist investigation — engineer, plumber, electrician or licensed timber pest specialist.
- 04Prioritise maintenance so the first years of ownership are planned, not reactive.
- 05Understand timber pest risk and the conditions that support it.
- 06Improve your position during negotiations with documented findings.
- 07Reduce uncertainty before you commit to a significant financial decision.
Six inspections, one standard of reporting.
Each service has a defined scope, a written report and a clear statement of what could not be inspected.
01Pest Inspections
Understand visible evidence of timber pest activity and the conditions that support it, within the agreed inspection scope.
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02Termite Inspections
Professional termite inspection services with documented findings and clear recommendations, priced from $275.
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03Building Inspections
Assess accessible building elements and identify significant defects and relevant maintenance concerns within the inspection scope.
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04Pre-Purchase Pest & Building Inspections
Combine building and timber pest inspections to obtain a more complete understanding of a property's condition before you commit.
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05Pest-Proofing Inspections
Identify potential pest entry points, vulnerable building areas and opportunities to improve pest exclusion.
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06Pest-Proofing Works
Practical pest exclusion recommendations and quotation-based works where offered and suitable.
ExplorePrices shown are starting prices for the smallest property of each type and may vary with size, age, access and scope. A confirmed price is provided in writing before the inspection.
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Subsequent report offer
25% off your next pre-purchase report
If the findings in your pre-purchase pest and building report mean you decide not to proceed with the purchase, your next pre-purchase pest and building report is discounted by 25%.
Conditions & eligibility
- Applies to subsequent pre-purchase pest and building reports only.
- Available where you do not proceed with the purchase based on the findings of the initial report.
- The subsequent report must be booked and completed within three months of the first pre-purchase pest and building inspection.
- The discount does not apply to stand-alone termite, building or pest-proofing services.
- Offer may be withdrawn or varied at any time before a booking is confirmed in writing.
Pests need a specialist.We have one.
An inspection reports what is there. Treatment, termite management and ongoing pest control are handled by Accurate Pest Control — the pest management arm of the same business. Same coverage area, same phone number, one point of contact.
Accurate Pest Control is the pest management arm of the same business (Licence No. 5080776). Pest-proofing assessments are booked through Accurate Building Inspections; treatment and works are delivered by Accurate Pest Control as part of the same solution.
What Accurate Pest Control covers
A straightforward process, from booking to report.
No surprises in the process itself. We confirm the scope and the price in writing before anyone attends.
Tell us about your property
Share the address, property type, size and anything you already know — contract dates, access notes, or concerns from an open home.
Choose your inspection
Building, timber pest, or both combined. We will tell you if a different scope would serve you better before you book.
Confirm scope and access
We confirm what will and will not be inspected, how the property will be accessed, and the confirmed price in writing.
On-site assessment
A visual, non-invasive inspection of the safely accessible areas within that scope, documented as we go.
Receive written findings
A written report setting out what was observed, where it was observed, and what it may mean for you.
Understand next steps
Recommendations are ranked by significance, with any item that needs a licensed trade or specialist called out clearly.
Independent inspection. Documented findings.
We report condition. We do not sell repairs, and we do not tell you whether to buy — that decision stays yours.
Verified credentials
- Public liability insurance
- Pest management licence No. 5080776 (Accurate Pest Control)
- More than 20 years of local experience
- Written reports on every inspection
Additional licensing and accreditation details are confirmed with you before booking.
Clear communication
Plain-language findings, a defined scope and a direct conversation about what the report means for you.
Comprehensive options
Building, timber pest, combined and pest-proofing services — booked together so access is only arranged once.
Local market understanding
Hunter housing stock, soils, coastal exposure and the defects that recur in each region.
Professional documentation
Written reports with locations, photographs where useful, and recommendations ranked by significance.
Transparent starting prices
Published pricing by dwelling type, confirmed in writing before the inspection proceeds.
Integrated pest management
Where treatment is needed, pest treatment and termite management are delivered by Accurate Pest Control, the pest management arm of the same business.
Local property knowledge, region by region.
Each region has its own construction styles, soils and failure patterns. The regional pages explain what we look for where you are buying.
Newcastle
Inspections in Newcastle
Lake Macquarie
Inspections in Lake Macquarie
Maitland
Inspections in Maitland
Hunter Valley
Inspections in Hunter Valley
Port Stephens
Inspections in Port Stephens
Central Coast
Inspections in Central CoastReal inspections, photographed as they happen.
Roof voids, subfloors, wet areas and the access points that decide what a report can cover. These are photographs from our own inspection gallery.
What property owners say.
Published exactly as they were written on Google. Nothing on this page is written by us.
4.5 out of 5
57 Google reviews
Each time I was impressed with his thorough and comprehensive inspection of the property. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge and happy to go the extra mile to explain property issues.
Colin Johnston
Building inspection · Google
I found Gary online and required a B&P within a short time frame. Not only did he provide a detailed report and was able to clarify concerns I had, but gave me strong advice which would've saved me a massive headache down the track…
Aakash Jey
Building & pest inspection · Google
My partner and I had Gary do a pre-purchase pest and building inspection, and he was fantastic. He took the time to explain everything clearly.
mikaela L
Pre-purchase pest & building · Google
Understand the process before you book anything.
Buyer guides, checklists and interactive tools. No payment and no sales call required to use them.
Pre-Purchase Property Inspection Checklist
An inspection is only as good as the access it is given. This checklist walks through what to prepare before the inspector arrives, what to ask when you book, and what to look for when the report lands.
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The Hidden Costs of Buying a Property
The purchase price is the number you negotiate. The repair bill is the number you discover. This guide sets out the categories of cost that most often surprise buyers after settlement, and where an inspection can move them into the conversation before you commit.
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First Home Buyer's Inspection Guide
If this is your first purchase, the inspection process can feel like one more unfamiliar step with a deadline attached. This guide explains what actually happens, in plain language, so you know what you are buying and what you are not.
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Termite Warning Signs Guide
Termites work silently, but they rarely leave no trace. This guide covers the visual indicators most often recorded during timber pest inspections — what they look like, where to look, and what they do and do not tell you.
Read the guideAnswers to the questions buyers ask most.
If your question is not here, call us — we would rather answer it before you book.
It is a visual, non-invasive assessment of a property's accessible building elements and timber pest risk, carried out before you commit to buying. You receive a written report describing significant defects, safety items, conditions conducive to timber pests and recommended next steps.
Combined pre-purchase inspections start at $550 for a unit or townhouse, $650 for a single-storey house and $750 for double-storey, split-level or large properties. Stand-alone timber pest inspections start at $275 and building inspections at $330. The confirmed price is provided in writing and depends on property type, size, age, access and scope.
In the Hunter region, strongly recommended. Termite damage is generally excluded from home insurance, is often invisible from a walk-through, and can affect structural timbers. Most buyers book the combined inspection because the two assessments inform each other.
Visible significant defects such as movement cracking, roof and flashing defects, drainage problems, moisture staining, deteriorating wet area finishes, damaged or unsafe structures, failed seals and unauthorised alterations. It cannot identify defects concealed behind linings or beneath floor coverings.
The evidence is documented with its location and apparent extent, along with any conditions conducive to activity. The report recommends the next step, which is usually a licensed timber pest specialist to assess treatment and management options. Treatment is arranged through Accurate Pest Control, the pest management arm of the same business, as part of the same solution.
Before You Commit to a Property, Understand What You're Buying.
Get a clearer picture of your property's condition with professional inspection services from Accurate Building Inspections.