Specialist Building Inspection
Roof Framing & Structural Defect Audit
50+ page report in 24 hours
Identify structural defects before buying
"We bought our dream home, then found $90,000 in hidden structural defects two months later. An independent inspector would have found them first."
Protect your biggest investment with a licensed, unrestricted building certifier — not a franchise inspector with a tick-sheet.
- Fully licensed Unrestricted Private Certifiers registered with NSW Fair Trading
- Detailed 50+ page photographic report delivered within 24 hours
- Independent advice — we have no financial relationship with any real estate agent
- Inspections conducted to AS 4349.1 — the Australian Standard for pre-purchase inspections
Scope of Works
What exactly do we inspect?
Our inspections go beyond the surface. We check every accessible area of the property according to AS 4349.1.
Roof Exterior & Void
We climb onto the roof and crawl through the ceiling void to find hidden structural issues.
Cracked or broken tiles
Sagging timber framing
Box gutter blockages
Flashing deterioration
Deteriorated pointing
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Ready to book your inspection?
Get a same-day quote from a licensed NSW certifier. We'll be in touch within 2 hours.
How our pre-purchase inspection works
A smooth, stress-free process designed to give you peace of mind before auction or settlement.
Book Your Inspection
You:
Provide the property address and real estate agent details.
We:
We coordinate access directly with the agent to schedule the inspection.
Complete On-Site Assessment
You:
Sit back and relax (or meet us on-site if you prefer).
We:
Our senior inspector conducts a rigorous 2-hour assessment of the roof, subfloor, framing, and moisture levels.
Receive Your Detailed Report
You:
Review the plain-English report and photographic evidence.
We:
We deliver a complete 50+ page digital report within 24 hours, and offer a phone consultation to discuss our findings.
Defect Audit Gallery
Recent Inspection Findings
Real defect evidence identified by our senior building inspectors across NSW properties.
Water Leak & Damp Inspection
Subfloor Moisture & Water Ingress Detection
Non-destructive thermal scanning
Dilapidation & Structural Audit
Masonry Cracking & Settlement Assessment
Legal third-party sign-off
Where We Provide This Service
No.1 Building Services provides fast, unrestricted certification across the following regions. Explore our interactive coverage map.
South West SydneyGreater Western & North West SydneyCity & Inner WestParramatta & Central WestNorthern & BeachesEastern SuburbsSt George & SutherlandNewcastle & The Lower Hunter
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can usually attend part of the inspection so we can explain the major findings.
Standard turnaround is usually 24 hours from inspection. Same-day reports may be available by request.
We note visible pest damage, but a separate timber pest inspection is recommended for termite assessment.
Get in touch
Request a quote
We'll review your project details and get back to you within 24 hours.
Unrestricted certifiers
Your project is reviewed directly by NSW-accredited certifiers - no middlemen.