Terms & Conditions

Welcome to BuildInspect. These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website and the services we provide. By accessing this website, submitting an enquiry, or booking an inspection with BuildInspect, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, please discontinue use of this website.

About BuildInspect

BuildInspect is committed to helping homeowners, property buyers, investors, builders, and commercial clients make informed property decisions through professional building inspection services.

Our services may include, but are not limited to:

• Pre-Purchase Building Inspections
• Pest & Timber Pest Inspections
• Combined Building & Pest Inspections
• New Construction Stage Inspections
• Handover Inspections
• Building Defect Reports
• Dilapidation Reports
• Commercial Property Inspections
• Vendor Reports
• Other inspection services listed on our website.

All inspections are conducted with professionalism and in accordance with applicable Australian Standards and recognised industry practices where relevant.

Website Use

The content published on this website is provided for general information only.

While every effort is made to ensure information is accurate and current, BuildInspect does not guarantee that every page, service description, price, or recommendation will always remain complete, accurate, or up to date.

Information published on this website should not be considered legal, engineering, financial, or construction advice.

Booking Our Services

Inspection requests submitted through our website, email, or telephone are considered enquiries until confirmed by our team.

Bookings remain subject to:

• Inspector availability
• Property accessibility
• Confirmation of inspection date and time
• Service location
• Payment requirements where applicable

BuildInspect reserves the right to reschedule or decline a booking where circumstances prevent us from safely or effectively carrying out the inspection.

Inspection Scope

Every inspection is limited to the visible and accessible areas of the property at the time of inspection.

Our inspections do not include:

• Hidden or concealed defects
• Structural elements that cannot be accessed
• Areas covered by furniture, flooring, insulation or stored items
• Internal wall cavities
• Underground services
• Future building performance
• Compliance certification unless specifically requested

Inspection reports represent the condition of the property only on the inspection date.

Conditions may change due to weather, movement, renovations, occupancy, or natural deterioration after the inspection has been completed.

Inspection Reports

Reports prepared by BuildInspect are intended solely for the client who commissioned the inspection.

Reports should not be copied, reproduced, transferred, sold, or relied upon by another party without our written consent.

Inspection reports are based upon professional observations made during the inspection and should be read in their entirety.

Where further investigation is recommended, clients should seek advice from appropriately qualified specialists before making purchasing or renovation decisions.

Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to provide accurate information when requesting an inspection.

Where applicable, clients are responsible for:

• Providing correct property details
• Ensuring safe access to the property
• Advising of known access restrictions
• Reviewing reports promptly
• Raising questions within a reasonable timeframe after receiving the report

Pricing & Payment

Inspection pricing may vary depending on:

• Property type
• Property size
• Inspection type
• Property location
• Additional requested services

Any quotation provided is valid only for the stated period.

Payment terms will be confirmed before the inspection is undertaken.

Failure to make payment may delay the release of inspection reports.

Cancellations & Rescheduling

Clients are encouraged to provide reasonable notice if they need to cancel or reschedule an inspection.

Where inspectors have already travelled to the property or inspection preparations have commenced, cancellation fees may apply.

BuildInspect also reserves the right to reschedule inspections due to adverse weather, unsafe site conditions, illness, or unforeseen operational circumstances.

Intellectual Property

All website content, including text, graphics, logos, branding, reports, downloadable resources, images, layouts, and designs, is owned by or licensed to BuildInspect.

No material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, published, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for additional information or convenience.

BuildInspect is not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of external websites.

Accessing third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, BuildInspect shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

• Use of this website
• Delays in inspections
• Website interruptions
• Errors within third-party content
• Property defects that were inaccessible or concealed during inspection
• Decisions made based upon information available on this website

Nothing within these Terms excludes any consumer guarantees that cannot legally be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how your personal information is collected, stored, and managed.

Changes to These Terms

BuildInspect reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time.

Updated versions become effective immediately upon publication on this website.

Users are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Australia.

Any disputes relating to these Terms or the services provided by BuildInspect shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Australian courts.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or our inspection services, please contact BuildInspect using the details provided on our Contact page.

We are committed to providing professional, transparent, and reliable service to every client.