Explore the property by area
Interactive property inspection guide.
Select an area of the home to review common visible warning signs, why they matter and proportionate next checks.
Property areas
Use the guide to ask better questions before buying.
Each area lists common observable concerns and practical next checks. Conditions must be assessed in context, and a defect classification should only be applied from the actual evidence.
Inspection scope: This guide is educational. Premise inspections are visual, non-invasive and limited to reasonably accessible areas. Conclusions are based on the actual observable evidence at the inspection time.
Further reading
Inspection resources and official guidance.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
Can this guide tell me whether a property has a defect?
No. It provides general examples. Actual findings require inspection of the property and assessment of the observable evidence.
Does every crack mean structural failure?
No. Cracking varies in cause and significance. Location, pattern, width, displacement, history and associated evidence must be considered.
What if the guide identifies a safety concern?
Avoid the affected area where appropriate and arrange prompt assessment and repair by the relevant licensed contractor or specialist.
HouseWorthy packages
ONE PROPERTY
Best value
THREE PROPERTIES
Research the property before the physical inspection.
$29
Property Intelligence Report
Property, planning, environmental, utility and buyer due-diligence information with practical next checks.
View the $29 report$59
Buyer Shortlist
Three report credits to compare risks, advantages and next checks across different properties.
View the $59 shortlist
$50 Premise inspection offer: purchase an eligible HouseWorthy package, then book and complete a combined Premise building and timber pest inspection for the same property within 30 days. Supply the purchase email or Stripe receipt when booking. Conditions apply.
HouseWorthy is a property information service by Premise Inspections. It is not a building and timber pest inspection, valuation, engineering assessment, approval search, certification or guarantee.
Request an inspection quote
Provide the available property details and we will email an indicative quotation. Final pricing may vary with the property’s size, construction, age, condition, location and accessibility.
Premise Inspections
Independent building and timber pest inspections
Reports generally available within 24 hours
What happens next
- 1Receive your indicative quoteWe email the estimate using the property details supplied.
- 2Reply if you wish to proceedProvide the selling agent’s name and contact details.
- 3Confirm the bookingWe coordinate access and confirm the inspection arrangements.
Prefer to speak directly?
Call 1300 396 585
info@ppbi.com.au
Get the facts before you commit.
Request a clear written quote for your property inspection.