YBI Solutions Pty Ltd - Your Building Inspection

What YBI Solutions Pty Ltd - Your Building Inspection does

YBI Solutions Pty Ltd, trading as Your Building Inspection ("ybi"), is a privately-held property inspection firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in Jesmond, New South Wales. The company delivers pre-purchase, pre-sale, and special-purpose building and pest inspections across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Central Coast and Mid-North Coast regions of NSW, alongside expert witness and building dispute services for NCAT Tribunal and Court proceedings. Its customer base spans residential property buyers and vendors, property investors, real estate agents, solicitors, conveyancers, insurers, landlords and commercial/strata property owners.

The firm's core technology is visual inspection methodology compliant with Australian Standards AS4349.0-2007, AS4349.1-2007 and AS4349.3-2010, supplemented by infrared thermal imaging camera technology used to detect heat signatures indicating hidden moisture damage, termite activity and other defects not visible to the naked eye. Services are delivered on-site by qualified inspectors who provide verbal summaries, color-coded photographic reports delivered within 24-48 hours, and post-delivery phone consultation. The owner, Graham Thorpe (Licensed Builder No. 72068C, Certified Timber Pest Inspector No. 2697-01, Accredited Building Consultant), personally anchors the technical delivery.

YBI operates a transactional, one-time-fee revenue model with no subscription or recurring contracts. Pricing is unit-based on property type and complexity, with residential pre-purchase Building & Pest Reports starting from A$887, re-issues from A$487–$774, special property reports from A$887, re-inspections from A$487, and health & safety and building dispute/expert witness engagements quoted on application. Go-to-market is sales-led and locally concentrated: customers are acquired through the company website, phone (1300 766 650), online and PDF request forms, email, customer review visibility, and professional referrals from agents, solicitors, conveyancers and insurers within the defined Hunter Valley service area.

Name

YBI Solutions Pty Ltd - Your Building Inspection

Legal name

Your Building Inspection

Website

https://ybi.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

YBI Solutions (trading as Your Building Inspection) is a privately-held NSW building and pest inspection firm founded in 2002, serving residential buyers, vendors, investors, and professional clients across the Newcastle and Hunter Valley region with standards-compliant on-site inspections and expert witness services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Inspection Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Annual/Preventive Termite Inspections & Monitoring Plans (HSAMABAB)

Keywords

• Building inspections
• Pest inspections
• Pre-purchase property reports
• Building consultancy services
• Timber pest reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Jesmond

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Inspection Services: One-time fee structure for various inspection and report services including pre-purchase/pre-sale building and pest inspections, special property reports, re-inspections, health and safety reports, and building dispute/expert witness services. Pricing varies by property type, size, and inspection complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

YBI Solutions provides on-site building and pest inspection reports for residential, rural, rental, commercial, industrial, and strata properties across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Hunter Valley regions in NSW, Australia. The offering spans pre-purchase/pre-sale Building & Pest Reports, special property reports (Progress Mid Construction, Handover Final PCI, Defect/Insurance/Warranty, Strata, Commercial, Maintenance, Dilapidation), re-inspections, health and safety reports, and building dispute/expert witness services. Inspections are conducted by qualified inspectors compliant with Australian Standards and supported by thermal imaging camera technology.

Product overview

YBI Solutions is a property inspection company offering a unified suite of building and pest inspection services. The core offering consists of Pre-Purchase/Pre-Sale Building & Pest Reports supplemented by specialized inspection services including Special Property Reports (Progress Mid Construction/Handover PCI, Defect/Warranty Reports, Strata/Commercial Inspections, Dilapidations, Building Maintenance), Re-Inspection Services, Health & Safety Reports, and Expert Witness/Building Disputes services. All building inspections comply with Australian Standards AS4349.0-2007 and AS4349.1-2007, while pest inspections follow AS4349.3-2010. The company uses thermal imaging technology as part of its non-invasive inspection toolkit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Pre-Purchase / Pre-Sale Building & Pest Report Comprehensive combined building and pest inspection report for residential properties, covering interior, exterior, roof space, subfloor, garage, carport, retaining walls, fencing, drainage, paths, and driveways within 30 metres. Intended for home buyers and vendors making pre-purchase or pre-sale decisions. Starting from $887 for a single-storey 3 bedroom/2 bathroom dwelling, with additional fees for flats, units, duplexes, large rural properties, or commercial properties.
• Standalone Timber Pest Inspection Separate timber pest inspection report performed in accordance with AS4349.3-2010 to detect termites and other timber-destroying pests. Offered as a standalone service for clients who need pest-only reporting.
• Special Property Reports (Progress, Handover PCI, Defect/Warranty, Strata, Commercial & Industrial, Maintenance, Dilapidation) Suite of specialised inspection reports covering Progress Mid Construction inspections, Handover Final PCI Defects inspections, Defect/Insurance/Warranty Reports, Strata Property Inspections, Commercial and Industrial Property Inspections, Building Maintenance Reports, and Dilapidation Reports. Intended for property investors, owners, strata managers, and commercial property operators. Starting from $887.
• Re-Issue of Recent Building & Pest Report Re-issue of a previously completed building and/or pest report within a reasonable timeframe where there have been no changes from the original inspection date. Requires inspector approval and client informed consent. Building Report from $487; Pest Report from $287; combined Building & Pest Report from $774.
• Re-Inspection or Follow-up Defect Inspection Follow-up inspection at the same property to assess previously identified defects or monitor the progress of remediation, repairs, or maintenance work. Starting from $487.
• Health & Safety Reports Property condition reports specifically addressing health and safety issues. Pricing by quotation (Price on Application).
• Building Disputes / Expert Witness Services Expert witness consultancy and reporting, mediation support, site inspections, NCAT Tribunal/Court expert witness reports, and Scott Schedule preparation for building disputes. Pricing by quotation (Price on Application).

Quantifiable outcome

• Reports delivered within 24 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Master Builders Association (MBA)coreOthersProfessional membership association for the building and construction industry. YBI owner Graham Thorpe is a member, providing credibility and adherence to industry standards.
• Australian Society of Building Consultants NSW (ASBC)coreOthersProfessional association for building consultants in NSW. YBI owner Graham Thorpe is a member, demonstrating professional standing in the building inspection industry.
• NSW Fair TradingcoreOthersGovernment consumer protection agency regulating licensed builders and tradespeople in NSW. YBI maintains Licensed Builder certification through this body.
• Australian StandardscoreTechnology or IntegrationYBI conducts inspections and reports in accordance with Australian Standards AS4349.0-2007, AS4349.1-2007, and AS4349.3-2010 for building and timber pest inspections.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Houspect: Houspect is a national Australian building and pest inspection provider with a long operating history, offering pre-purchase and pre-sale inspections, termite reports, and specialist property reports. Closely comparable to YBI on service mix, target customer, and AS4349 methodology, and operates in overlapping NSW geographies.
• Inspect My Home: Inspect My Home is a national Australian building and pest inspection provider offering pre-purchase inspections, timber pest reports, and special property reports. Directly competes with YBI on service scope, pricing tier, and buyer/seller customer segment, with comparable Australian Standards-compliant methodology.
• BPI (Building & Property Inspections): BPI is a well-established Australian building inspection firm offering pre-purchase, pre-sale, commercial, and strata inspections. Competes directly with YBI in the same customer segments (buyers, vendors, agents, solicitors) and provides comparable licensed-inspector, AS4349-compliant reports.
• Jim's Building Inspections: Jim's Building Inspections is Australia's largest franchise building inspection network, offering pre-purchase building and pest inspections, termite inspections, and expert reports across the country. Directly competes with YBI in the Newcastle/Hunter Valley region under the Jim's franchise model, with similar service menu and target customer base.
• National Property Inspections (Australia): National Property Inspections is a multi-state Australian building inspection brand offering pre-purchase, pre-sale, and pest inspections. Comparable to YBI on service menu, deliverable (AS4349-compliant reports), and target buyer/seller/agent customer segments.
• Resicheck: Resicheck is an Australian building and pest inspection company providing pre-purchase, pre-sale, and combined inspection reports across multiple states. Direct competitor to YBI on service offering, customer base (buyers, agents, conveyancers), and pricing tier.
• Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Australia (PPBIA): PPBIA-style regional multi-inspector firms provide the same pre-purchase building and pest inspection services as YBI across NSW, including Newcastle-adjacent territories. Comparable on services, customer persona, and field-based inspection model.

Regional players

• Michael Tuite Building Consultants: Michael Tuite Building Consultants is a NSW-based independent building consultancy offering expert witness, NCAT dispute, and building inspection services. Comparable to YBI particularly on the expert witness / building dispute extension of the service menu, though more specialised in consultancy than pre-purchase inspections.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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