Building & Timber Pest Inspection

Servicing South East Queensland since 2009.

Brisbane Greater Region | Ipswich | Scenic Rim | Gold Coast | Sunshine Coast

Whether you are buying, selling or attending an auction, a building and timber pest inspection is vital to give you the insight that you need to make informed decisions.

Pre-Purchase Inspections

An essential part of the property purchase process, a pre-purchase inspection is conducted by a licensed, experienced builder with additional training as a licensed timber pest technician. The purpose is to report on the overall condition of the property, including safety issues, major defects that require immediate attention and an overview of maintenance issues.

Don't be caught out purchasing a property that has serious defects with costly repairs.

Pre-Sale Inspections

When listing your property for sale, it is essential to have it assessed by a licensed professional so that you are aware of the overall condition of the property.  With this important information, you won't be surprised if defects are picked up later in the process and have the opportunity to rectify issues before listing the property.

Don't risk a potential sale falling through due to defects you were unaware of.

Pre-Auction Inspections

Property purchases at auction are final and not dependent on a building and pest clause.  Have an independent inspector assess the property before you bid for peace of mind.

Get an independent report before you bid on your dream property.

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What is a building and timber pest inspection?

This is a combined inspection covering building defects, safety hazards, and maintenance concerns. It includes a visual assessment of the property's overall condition to identify any issues, alongside a pest inspection of all accessible areas to detect signs of active termites or prior termite damage. The report will also indicate whether a termite management system is in place.

 

The inspection covers the full property, including the yard, building exterior, internal rooms, ceiling and roof void, and subfloor (if applicable)

Moisture readings are taken in the bathroom/s and the entire house is surveyed with a thermal camera to check for moisture issues.

A report will be sent within 24 hours outlining the inspector's findings.

  • Interior

    including interior walls, flooring, ceiling, windows, doors, bathrooms, laundry, stairs, built in cabinetry

  • Exterior

    including stairs, garage, external finishes, gutter, eaves, porch, weep holes and ventilation, external door components

  • Roof Void

    Subject to safe and reasonable access. Must be accessible from a 3.6m ladder, electricity must be turned off and no solar 

  • Site within 30m of the building

    including fences, retaining walls, drainage, paths, driveway

  • Roof Exterior

    including gutter, fascia, roof cladding and downpipes. Subject to height restrictions and safe and reasonable access

  • Sub floor

    subject to safe and reasonable access

Wide Range of Services

Providing a range of services we can assist with your building, pest, maintenance, termite, invasive inspections and termite treatments.

Licensed Inspectors

All Dedant inspectors are licensed builders and have completed additional study to become a qualified timber pest technician.

Value for Money

Value for money inspections, providing technical support at a great price. You can be assured that the pricing is always competitive.

Easy Booking Process

We make booking easy. Bookings can be made by email, phone or through our website. We can offer as much or as little assistance as required.

Latest Technology

We use the latest technology during every inspection.  This includes a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera throughout.

Family Owned Business

Dedant is a family-owned business that has been operating around Southeast Queensland since 2009.  Staff are readily available to assist.

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Why is a pre-purchase building and pest inspection essential?

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Identify Safety Hazards

Safety defects are classified as any defects that have the potential to cause harm to persons if not rectified immediately.  Safety defects could be an issue with high windows, stairs, balustrades just to name a few.

Major Defects

A major defect should be repaired immediately. Failure to repair can cause further damage to the property or affect the liveability of the property.  It can also be a defect to a major structural component of the building.

Minor Defects

Owning a property is not without the need to do regular maintenance. By definition, a minor defect is a maintenance issue that should be addressed at some time in the future to maintain the upkeep of the property.

Timber Pests

The property is assessed for any visual signs of termite activity, make recommendations on conducive conditions and report on whether the property has a current termite management plan.

See what everyone is saying about Dedant Building and Pest Inspections

Amit Kumar
2 days ago
I recently used Dedant pest and building inspection service and was very impressed with the overall experience. The inspection was thorough, professional, and detailed, and they took the time to explain their findings clearly. The report was comprehensive and easy to understand, which gave me much better confidence in making my property purchase decision. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional pest and building inspection service.
Melissa Carr
3 days ago
I've used Dedant twice and both times they provided a comprehensive building and pest report that was easy for me to understand. Price was competitive and turnaround from the time I provided my details online to the actual inspection the first time was less than 24hrs, and the second time I used them I provided my details on Friday afternoon and the inspection was two work days later. Dedant corresponded directly with the real estate agent to organise so I didn't have to do anything in regards to communicate between parties. If memory serves me correctly I received the report about 2.5hs or so after the actual insection. Overall I'm happy with the service provided.
James Street
3 days ago
Steve performed a pre settlement inspection for our son who is buying his 1st property. Steve did an excellent, very thorough job. He was also more than happy to chat with us after the inspection to answer any queries we had. Brilliant job.
KERRY Faynes
5 days ago
We had a building and pest inspection from Dedant and were very impressed from start to finish. I called to get a quote and was provided all required information include an email with a booking link. I requested a booking Saturday for a Wednesday (very short notice) given Monday was the Logan public holiday. I got the booking email confirmed on Monday and it had an easy platform to send and receive messages to the company without having to call. The technician arrived promptly and we left him to do what he needed, he was extremely thorough and was at the property for just over 2 hours. He was knowledgeable about every issue and all questions we asked, talked us through the exact process required for termite barriers and provided all measurements to get us a quote. The quote and report was in depth and received very promptly. We would not hesitate to use this company again and will absolutely use them to do the termite barriers when we move in.
Lachlan B
6 days ago
Very happy with the service as a whole and was super easy to book. Building and pest inspection was in great detail and noticed things I wouldn't even think to look at. The 70+ page report came back the same day (~6hrs after). Stephen was great to deal with and was happy to answer any follow up questions and concerns I had.
Vidvi M
2 weeks ago
Great customer service. Smooth and quick organisation of the inspection and very detailed report, would highly recommend!
Samuel Stone
2 weeks ago
Dedant were efficient and really easy to use. They definitely have a customer first lens in how they approach completing their inspections and that is really helpful when navigating buying property.
Conor Tsang
2 weeks ago
The report was provided promptly after inspection and the inspector was very professional and responsive when answering questions.
Josh Mikhaiel
3 weeks ago
We used dedant to inspect this property when we bought it and they helped us get a bunch of things repaired before we moved in which saved us a huge pile of money. And we just used them for a presale inspection to now sell our home. They have been professional, very helpful. Fast to communicate and really gone above and beyond to be really helpful in dealing with on both occasions and I will definitely be using them in the future. Very grateful for their hard work for us.
Belinda Pike
4 weeks ago
Very prompt & professional service. We engaged them on a Friday afternoon & on Monday they had completed a thorough inspection.
Qingwen Huang
1 month ago
On time and knowledgeable building and pest by Stephen who walked us through the issues.
kezang Dorji
1 month ago
Very professional and delivered the report in timely manner. thanks.
Lisa C
1 month ago
Very professional Inspector helped talk through findings Booking was very quick and easy
nisha Pradhan
1 month ago
Reasonably priced and very quick service. Easy to get appointments.
Craig Yarrow
1 month ago
Sam was very thorough. Turned up on time and took the time to run through the major defects he had identified. We used Dedant to conduct a build and pest inspection.
강태훈
1 month ago
I went with Dedant this year in March. Highly recommend Steve who did such a thorough job and guided my wife and I. We are new into the house market so there were many things we didn’t know and Steve supported us through it all. Fantastic admin team who are easy to talk through and organize everything.
Clayton Simpson
1 month ago
Did a great job for building & pest inspection for property we are buying.
Alycia Garriock
2 months ago
Admin team very helpful initially prior to booking. Very fast turn around with booking inspection to getting report back. Nice and honest with their reports.
Bryan Lee
2 months ago
I engaged Dedant Building and Pest Inspections for a pre-purchase inspection and had a smooth experience. They reached out to the agent to organise a time and I got the report same-day. Report was comprehensive yet easy to read. Would recommend to anyone.
Jayden Covele
2 months ago
Used Dedant for our recent house purchase. Friendly service, easy booking and a thorough and informative report. Will definitely be using again if required in the future.
Jayden Cooper
2 months ago
As first home buyers, we didn't really know how or what to expect. However Sam went above and beyond with our new build and did a very thorough job on our house, giving us plenty of clarity and answering our questions as needed. Sam even gave us some tips and tricks which was greatly appreciated. Overall, awesome job & will definitely use again
Aakash Gandhi
2 months ago
The service was professional, efficient, and carried out in a timely manner. The inspector was thorough, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the findings clearly. Overall, I am very satisfied with the service provided and would highly recommend Pest Inspections to others.
VIKAS ANAND
2 months ago
Very efficient and easy to book. Professional . booked 2nd time as I was interstate. Would highly recommend.
Leigh Moir
3 months ago
I had Steve do a pre-purchase inspection. I had a quote given to me within the hour, which I then went to order and paid for it. The inspection happened the very next day and I had the report the day after that. So within 48hours I had the inspection report and was very impressed. Had a phone call chat with him soon after to give extra insight and it helped me gain an informed opinion. Thanks Steve & Dedant!
Jinny Kim
3 months ago
Exceptional service from Steve! His eye for detail is unmatched. He carried out a very detailed inspection and was extremely sharp at identifying even the smallest issues and faulty areas. If you want a comprehensive and professional inspection, Steve is definitely the person to go to.
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Peter Cabeza
3 months ago
Fantastic service, very knowledgeable, polite and helpful. A1.
Kajal anand
3 months ago
Great professional advice . I would recommend them. Very thorough
Pawan Tiwari
3 months ago
Very good experience and very nice service from trusted and experienced people.
Sam Marsh
3 months ago
The report was thorough. Dedant found a couple of minor defects with the property which allowed us to be in a strong position to renegotiation price.
Kk Kk
3 months ago
The inspection was conducted on time as scheduled and the report was delivered the next day with details and images to illustrate all issues discovered during the inspection. Good service.
Winnie Canuto
3 months ago
Great service as price was very reasonable and was able to book an inspection for the following day. Have used them twice, and would use them again!
Elijah Citroni
4 months ago
Very detailed and super easy to work with. I had some concerns with what was on the inspection report, rang up the inspector and he was happy to walk me through what he meant by everything so that I understood what was written and what needs to happen after the fact. Will definitely be using these guys again in the future.
john hobbs
4 months ago
Excellent service. Attended the site within a few days of making a booking. Inspection was very thorough and report was detailed. I highly recommend Dedant.
Catherine
4 months ago
Prompt response with quote, service and report for pre purchase property inspection. Friendly and professional team willing to answer my questions and explain findings. Best priced quote I received out of four companies contacted.
habib ullah
4 months ago
Professional and thorough service from Dedant Building and Pest Inspections. The inspection report was detailed, clear, and delivered promptly. Communication throughout the process was smooth and helpful. Highly recommend their service for anyone needing a pre-purchase inspection.
Louise de Casteja
4 months ago
I recently used Dedant Building and Pest Inspections Brisbane for a pre-purchase inspection and had a great experience. Steve was great, he checked all the important details around the property and gave us clear, honest feedback. He explained what we should take care of before moving ahead and what might need attention over the next few years. Thanks to the Dedant team for the professionalism and attention to detail. We’d happily recommend them! 🙂
molly he
4 months ago
Chris is one of the most responsible building inspectors we have ever met. He did a brilliant job and was extremely detailed in every part of the inspection. We really appreciate the issues he identified and pointed out for us to be aware of. Thank you for all the effort you put in today. We would definitely strongly recommend him!
Laura D
4 months ago
Steve came and did our Building and Pest Inspection. He was extremely thorough as well as being knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant to deal with. All the admin staff I dealt with were lovely and extremely helpful. Would highly recommend this company!!!
James Nicol
4 months ago
Highly recommend. Dedant were very easy to deal with and professional which when you are requiring their services for tight property contract conditions gives you confidence in who you are dealing with and that they will deliver as promised. Chris was incredibly helpful in making the time available to go through the property inspection report in detail and ensuring that I understood the key findings. Will be using again for my next property.
Kristi Davis
4 months ago
recommends
From the beginning Dedant made it so easy for us to book our building and pest inspection within the timeframe we needed. Stephen was great and really helped ease our minds with this being our first ever time having to do a building and pest inspection and not really knowing what to expect or what certain findings meant. He also got the whole report to us within the same day, which was just amazing!
Rachel Johnson
1 year ago
recommends
We had Greg come out to do our pre-purchase building and pest inspection. He was great and super knowledgeable. We received the report the next morning too! The staff were super friendly and efficient. Prices seemed to be the most competitive from what I can see. Highly recommend Dedant!
Jessica Ruprecht
3 years ago
recommends
Absolutely fantastic service. Incredibly efficient, friendly, professional and reasonably priced. Very responsive and great communication. Will be using in the future
Anne Reed
5 years ago
recommends
I was very happy with DedAnt's service and same day response with report. Thank you so much.
Lauren Fraser
5 years ago
recommends
We had a great experience with Dedant. They were responsive, efficient and report back by the same afternoon!. Highly recommended 🙂
Pandy Freddy-Munro
5 years ago
recommends
Lovely to work with. Knowledgeable and helpful. Great overall experience. Thanks!
Shelle Poss
5 years ago
recommends
Ontime, informative, thorough, friendly, easy form and payment system.
Katrina N Greg Court
5 years ago
recommends
Excellent communication A comprehensive report together with photos were excellent. A great and professional attitude in assisting the customer towards achieving their requirements before purchasing home and property. Thank you.
Dean Barclay
7 years ago
recommends
1st time user the service was good and communication great
Adam Barnes
8 years ago
recommends
We had Daniel come and inspect our home before we bought a property and even though we recieved bad news about this property his professional manor and review that he made was hands down the best experience we have had. I recommend dedant to anyone that needs a building and pest inspection done to choose these guys, very very professional and the report was very detailed to every defect that was made visible, Thank you and well done .
Emma Beal
8 years ago
recommends
Very fast and professional service. Would highly recommend Brian and the team !
Sarah Alleaume
8 years ago
recommends
Fast, professional and very easy to deal with. Would recommend to anyone needing a building and pest inspection in Brisbane, particularly if you need it done quickly.
David Stacey
9 years ago
recommends
Did a great job and the inspector explained everything and showed myself the issues with the property. Very friendly staff also!

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Call our friendly local team

Dedant Building and Pest Inspections

Phone 07 3807 0122

 

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Service Area

  • Greater Brisbane Region 
  • Ipswich 
  • Scenic Rim
  • Gold Coast
  • Sunshine Coast