Australian Property & Building inspections

What Australian Property & Building inspections does

Australian Property & Building Inspections, operating under the brand iSPECT Building Inspections Victoria, is a private building and pest inspection franchise business headquartered in Port Melbourne and serving Melbourne and Regional Victoria. Founded in 2016, the company delivers pre-purchase, pre-auction, pre-sale, warranty/defect, dilapidation, four-stage new-home construction, and commercial building inspections, all conducted in accordance with Australian Standard AS4349.1-2007 by registered builders and experienced inspectors with a minimum of 10 years industry experience. The firm operates through six franchise locations across Inner Melbourne, South Eastern (Dandenong), Western Suburbs (Caroline Springs), Northern Suburbs (Preston), Geelong and Surf Coast, and Mornington Peninsula, supported by a field team of seven named inspectors (Manuel Kakinis, Mazin Bayati, John Erdmanis, Sean Pandey, Yousef Chamoun, Michael Portela, Phillmorr Galon). Brand reputation is anchored by 633 Google Reviews averaging 4.5/5.

The business runs a multi-channel go-to-market combining a self-serve website with an instant quote calculator (24/7 online booking), phone (1300 477 328) and SMS (0428 273 563) inside sales, and formal Real Estate Agent and Mortgage Broker referral programs. Its underlying technology is a digital inspection reporting platform that delivers comprehensive AS4349.1-2007-compliant PDF reports with photo evidence within 24 hours, often same-day, six days a week. The revenue model is transactional and per-engagement: fixed unit pricing of $370-$485 +GST depending on property type and size, with combined building-and-pest, dilapidation, warranty, new-construction stage, and commercial tiers. Travel fees apply only to non-serviceable locations. iSPECT markets a franchise opportunity via ispect.com.au/franchise, indicating intent to scale system-level volume through additional territorial operators rather than purely corporate headcount expansion. No funding rounds, institutional investors, M&A, patents, awards, or partnerships are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Australian Property & Building inspections

Legal name

iSPECT Building Inspections Victoria

Website

https://apbi.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Australian Property & Building Inspections (iSPECT Building Inspections Victoria) is a private Melbourne-based franchise network delivering AS4349.1-2007-compliant building, pest, dilapidation, new-construction stage, and commercial inspections to residential and commercial property buyers across Melbourne and Regional Victoria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Inspection Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (56171), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Pre-Purchase/Real Estate Termite Inspections (WDI Reports) (HSAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roof Inspection, Maintenance & Cleaning (HSAPAKAC)

Keywords

• Building inspection services
• Pre-purchase property inspection
• Building and pest inspection
• Construction stage inspections
• Dilapidation reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Building & Property Inspections: One-time inspection fees per property. Fixed pricing based on property type (apartment vs house/townhouse) and size (number of bedrooms). Prices confirmed at booking with no hidden fees. No travel fees for serviceable locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

iSPECT Building Inspections provides professional residential and commercial building inspections across Melbourne and Regional Victoria, including pre-purchase, pre-auction, pre-sale, building & pest combined, dilapidation, warranty/defect, and four-stage new-construction inspections (pre-slab, frame, lockup, completion). All assessments are performed by qualified building inspectors per Australian Standard AS4349.1-2007, with digital PDF reports including photographic evidence delivered within 24 hours.

Product overview

iSPECT Building Inspections offers a unified platform of property inspection services across residential and commercial sectors. The core offering consists of building inspection reports delivered digitally within 24 hours, available as standalone services or combined with pest inspections. Residential services include Pre-purchase, Pre-auction, Pre-sale, Warranty/Defect, and Dilapidation inspections. New Home Construction inspections cover four stages: Pre-slab, Frame, Lockup (Pre-plaster), and Completion (PCI). Commercial property inspections and Commercial Dilapidation reports are available for office, retail, warehouse, and industrial properties. All inspections comply with Australian Standard AS4349.1-2007 and are conducted by qualified, fully insured inspectors with minimum 10 years industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Inspection Full visual assessment of structural integrity covering all accessible areas of residential and commercial properties, including electrical, plumbing, drainage, windows, doors, fittings, joinery, walls, foundations, roof, and outbuildings. Reports delivered in digital PDF format with photographic evidence within 24 hours. Priced from $395.00 +GST for apartments and tiered by bedroom count for houses, townhouses, and units.
• Pre-purchase Inspection Identification of major property defects before purchase, covering structure, roof, sub-floor, and wet areas to help residential buyers make informed decisions. Priced from $395.00 +GST.
• Building & Pest Inspection Combined structural and termite/timber pest inspection conducted in a single visit, with photographic documentation of defects and pest evidence. Priced from $425.00 +GST.
• Dilapidation Report Photographic record of existing property condition before nearby construction or demolition works, with a variant for commercial properties. Priced from $445.00 +GST.
• Warranty (Defect) Inspection Identification of builder defects within the statutory warranty period to support rectification claims against the builder. Priced from $425.00 +GST.
• Pre-auction Inspection Property condition assessment conducted before auction day, addressing the absence of a cooling-off period at auction in Victoria. Priced from $395.00 +GST.
• Pre-sale Inspection Disclosure of property condition upfront to build buyer confidence and expedite the sale process for vendors. Priced from $395.00 +GST.
• Pre-slab Stage Inspection Inspection of footings, reinforcement, and formwork before the concrete slab is poured during new home construction. Priced from $425.00 +GST per stage.
• Frame Stage Inspection Structural frame, bracing, tie-downs, and roof truss inspection before cladding is applied during new construction. Priced from $425.00 +GST per stage.
• Lockup (Pre-plaster) Stage Inspection Waterproofing, windows, cladding, and services inspection before plasterboard installation in new construction. Priced from $425.00 +GST per stage.
• Completion Stage (PCI) Inspection Final defect check before handover, documenting issues for builder rectification during new home completion (Practical Completion / PCI). Priced from $425.00 +GST per stage.
• Commercial Inspection Inspection of commercial properties covering structure, services, and compliance items for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and industrial facilities. Priced from $485.00 +GST.
• Commercial Dilapidation Report Condition report for commercial properties prior to adjacent construction works, mirroring the residential dilapidation offering for office, retail, warehouse, and industrial assets. Priced from $485.00 +GST.
• Pest Inspections Termite and timber pest detection service, typically combined with building inspections into a single Building & Pest Inspection visit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Report delivery within 24 hours (often same day)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Houspect: Long-standing Australian building inspection brand offering pre-purchase, building and pest, and stage inspections with national franchise coverage. Closely comparable service catalogue, AS4349-aligned methodology, and franchise-based regional distribution.
• Inspect My Home: Australian building and pest inspection franchise with national coverage, focused on pre-purchase buyers. Comparable service catalogue and franchise-driven regional expansion model.
• Rapid Building Inspections: Australian building inspection provider offering same-day and rapid-turnaround inspections for residential buyers. Comparable digital-first booking experience, fixed pricing, and 24-hour report delivery model that mirrors iSPECT's core value proposition.
• House Heroes: Australian property inspection provider offering building, pest, and pre-purchase inspections with digital booking and same-day report delivery. Directly comparable digital-first GTM and buyer-segment focus.
• Archicentre Australia: Australian building inspection and architectural advisory service offering pre-purchase inspections, stage inspections, and condition reports. Comparable standards-compliant methodology and pre-purchase buyer focus, with broader architectural advisory scope.
• Jim's Building Inspections: The largest Australian building inspection franchise network, operating nationally under the Jim's Group umbrella. Directly comparable franchise model, pre-purchase and pest inspection offering, and referral-driven GTM targeting the same residential buyer and real estate agent customer base.
• BPI Australia (Building & Property Inspections): National Australian franchise network providing building and pest inspections to residential buyers. Closely comparable service mix, franchise unit economics, and digital booking/quoting customer experience to iSPECT.

Broad incumbents

• Jim's Pest Control: National pest control franchise from the Jim's Group, often bundled with building inspections. Comparable termite/pest inspection capability but operating under the broader Jim's brand with cross-sell into the same buyer cohort.

Regional players

• Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Australia: Australian operator offering pre-purchase and combined building & pest inspections across select state markets. Comparable inspection methodology and pre-purchase buyer focus, with a more limited geographic footprint than iSPECT.

Emerging players

• Inspector Projects: Smaller Australian building inspection operator focused on residential pre-purchase and stage inspections. Comparable core offering but with a smaller geographic footprint and lower brand recognition than iSPECT.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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