St Albans Building & Pest Inspections
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How much does a building & pest inspection cost in St Albans?
Building and pest inspections in St Albans start at $480.31, with an average price of $595.90. Find the best deals from local inspection companies in St Albans and get the most value by comparing prices.
Should you buy property in St Albans?
St Albans is a vibrant and multicultural suburb located 17 km north-west of Melbourne's CBD. With a rich history dating back to 1887, it offers a mix of housing options, from separate houses to townhouses and apartments, catering to diverse family sizes. The suburb boasts excellent transport links, numerous schools, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to call home.
St Albans Property Stats
- Population
- 34,778
- Dwellings
- 13,425
- Occupancy
- 92%
- Appartments
- 1,131
- Townhouses
- 1,970
- Houses
- 9,225
What's included when booking a Vetted building & pest inspection in St Albans?
Qualified inspectors
Your report will be done by an inspector with the appropriate qualifications and years of experience.
Insured
results
All inspectors on our panel must meet our strict insurance requirements to ensure you are protected.
Easy online booking
Instantly get your inspection locked in without having to wait for a callback or being left on hold.
Fast human support
Need help? The vetted team is on standby ready to answers your questions over the phone.
Quick turnarounds
If you’ve got an auction right around the corner its vital you get that report back in time.
What makes us Vetted?
Vetted has been built on the values of transparency, professionalism and trust. Through hard work we’re establishing Australia’s largest network of qualified building and pest inspectors.
Our dedicated team of technology and building experts have brought to life a platform that helps you get the property reports that you need on budget and on time.
How it works
Choose your report
Let us know the address of the property, what kind of report you need & some basic info.
Select your inspector
We’ll show you the panel of local inspectors whom you can book to do the job.
Book & pay online
Once you’ve selected your inspector and provided the booking details you can pay for your report online.
Get your report
Receive your report in a timely manner and follow up with your inspector with any specific questions you have about the report’s contents.
Frequently asked questions
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We recommend that you book a building and pest inspection at least a week before you need it for your finance approval. The inspection itself will only take 60 to 90 minutes, but your inspector will need some time to get the report fully and properly done.
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Fully completed reports are non-refundable.
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For a regular-sized home or building, a building and pest inspection should not take more than 2-3 hours. But some larger properties or those with poor conditions might take longer.
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The following aren’t included in a building and pest inspection report:
- HVAC
- Plumbing and drainage
- Home appliances
- Electrical wirings and smoke detectors
- Layouts of the room
- Footings
- Swimming pools
- Fireplaces
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The most common and problematic ones include:
- Termites
- Rodents
- Bees and Wasps
- Cockroaches
- Flies and Mosquitoes
- Fleas
- Moths
- Snakes
- Birds
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To book a building and pest inspection with us, head over to our home page and give us the address of the property you’re planning to buy or sell. You’ll then be led to a form that you need to fully accomplish. Once that’s done, we’ll connect you with the best and most available building inspector for your address.
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No. You can continue with a purchase without a report created by an accredited building inspector. However, it is not recommended.
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Typically, a building and pest inspection report will cover the following reports:
- A structural report — checking the building’s subsidence, faulty plumbing, roof leaks, foundational cracks, and more.
- Drainage reports — looking at any problems with your structure’s drainage systems.
- Roof report — checking your roof for any missing components or leaks.
- Pest damage report — examining the presence of any pests like mice, termites, and so on, and lining out any damage to the property caused by these pests.
- Exterior damages — including damage or problems with your carport, windows, external walls and so on.
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