Buying a property in Inner West is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Don't do it without a comprehensive pre-purchase building and pest inspection from a qualified NSW licensed builder. Inner West Property Inspections delivers thorough, honest reports that tell you exactly what you're buying — before you sign anything.
Inner West Sydney's property market is fast-moving and competitive. Properties frequently sell above reserve with limited due diligence time. Much of the housing stock consists of Federation-era terraces, interwar bungalows and 1960s–80s brick units — older properties with specific defect patterns that are completely invisible during an open inspection.
Common issues we find in Inner West properties include rising damp and waterproofing failures, active termite activity, structural cracking in walls and foundations, asbestos-containing materials in pre-1990 properties, substandard renovation work, and leaking wet areas. Without a professional inspection, you're buying blind.
A standard Inner West terrace or house inspection takes approximately 1.5–2 hours on site. You don't need to be present — we coordinate access with the real estate agent and deliver your report within 24 hours.
Yes — significant defects are legitimate grounds to renegotiate the purchase price or request rectification as a contract condition. We provide repair cost guidance in the report to support negotiations.
We call you immediately before the written report is delivered. We'll explain the severity, provide repair cost guidance and advise on your options — whether to proceed, negotiate or withdraw from the purchase.
Yes. We inspect apartments, strata units and townhouses throughout Inner West. For strata properties we also recommend reviewing strata records alongside our report.
Get the clarity and confidence you need with Inner West's trusted inspection experts. Affordable pricing, same-day detailed reports, licensed and fully independent.