Rapid Building Inspections

Building and pest inspections in Australia

Rapid Building Inspections (RBI) is an Australian property inspection company with its own teams in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia. The company states it has completed more than 50,000 inspections and has over nine years of experience. Its main activity is pre-purchase building and pest inspections, although its catalogue covers other services related to construction, sale and maintenance of homes.

Pre-purchase home inspection

The most prominent service is the combined building and pest inspection for buyers. According to the company's description, the resulting report covers visible structural condition, moisture issues, signs of pests and termites, and safety hazards. Reports are prepared in accordance with Australian pre-purchase inspection standards and are delivered within 24 hours of the inspection, provided payment has been received in full and excluding weekends and public holidays.

Inspections during construction and renovation

For new builds or renovations, the company offers inspections at different stages: pre-slab, frame, lock-up and handover. It also provides dilapidation reports, which document the condition of nearby properties before and after construction, and builder's warranty reports to detect defects in recently completed works. In Victoria, it offers owner builder reports for recently renovated homes that comply with Section 137b requirements, as well as electrification advice and inspections. In Western Australia, it provides structural condition reports for buyers, with interior, exterior, roof and subfloor review. In New South Wales, it conducts strata reports covering defects, planned major works, litigation and noise complaints, as well as an overview of the strata's finances.

Technical equipment and scope of reports

Inspectors use specialised tools depending on the type of inspection. The company expressly mentions the FLIR ONE Edge Pro thermal camera to identify termites in walls, ceilings and floors, and the FLIR MR60 moisture meter, which measures moisture levels in common materials such as wood, plasterboard, tiles, brick and concrete. Reports include notes, photographs and measurements where applicable.

Pricing, turnaround and coverage

The company advertises inspections from 499 Australian dollars, including GST, and presents itself as a competitively priced option. The 24-hour delivery timeframe applies to building and pest, building-only, pest-only and stage inspections. Coverage is organised through local teams in the five states mentioned. The company describes itself as one of Australia's leading building and pest inspection companies, a statement that corresponds to its own presentation.

Additional services and customer support

The catalogue includes drug residue testing and commercial inspections, in addition to residential services. After the report is delivered, inspectors answer queries during business hours Monday to Friday, and the company has a customer service team to provide further information. Quotes can be requested with no obligation.