Simplifying Your Building and Pest  Report with Expert Insights and Video Guides

Welcome to your comprehensive resource for simplifying the nauances of your building and pest report.

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After your inspection, you may have a few questions about the building and pest report. Such as, "how to read your building and pest report", "what do these defects mean" and "what you should do with your building and pest report".

That's why we've put together this ultimate guide for navigating the intricacies of your building and pest report with ease. Our expert team is dedicated to simplifying the process for homeowners like you, ensuring that you understand every aspect of your report.

Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, our comprehensive insights and video guides will empower you to make informed decisions about your property. From identifying potential issues to understanding recommendations, we've got you covered.

Explore our user-friendly resources today and take the guesswork out of interpreting your building and pest report.

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FAQs

Can I use the report to exit the contract of sale?

Our reports are completed in accordance with current Australian Standards, recognised by real estate agents and lawyers/conveyancers. This means that should you wish to exit the contract based on the findings of the inspection, you can do so. You can find more information on how to terminate the contact under a building and pest condition here.

Will you tell me whether I should buy the house or not?

Our inspectors cannot advise you on whether the house is a suitable purchase for you or not. Everyone's situation is different and what may be a great investment for one person may not be the next. Our reports are designed to give you enough information about the property for you to feel confident you're making an informed decision.

How much are the repairs going to cost?

In the report, you'll discover recommendations for addressing each defect, accompanied by information on the specific trade needed to carry out the repair work. For accurate cost estimates, we recommend reaching out directly to the relevant trade professionals. Due to ongoing changes within the building industry, our inspectors are unable to provide cost estimates on repairs.

Can I share the report?

You're welcome to share the report with whomever you'd like such as your solicitor, mortgage broker or conveyencer. We recommend that don't hand over the report to the real estate agent as they may be tempted to share it with other buyers should you decide not to go ahead with the property. This can be detrimental to the new buyer because as the report is not in their name, they will have no legal recourse should they rely on the report. We can offer to re-sell the report to the new buyer upon request, provided it's within 4 weeks of the report date.

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Common Defects Found During Building and Pest Inspections

Drummy Tiles

 Timber Fungal Decay

Masonry Cracks

Nail Popping

Rising Damp and Salt Residue

Settlement Cracks

Cracked Tiles

Cornice Separation

Tile Grout Deterioration

High Mositure Reading

Ceiling Stains

Unsafe Windows

Unsafe Balustrade

Ceiling Delamination

Thermal Imaging Camera

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Customer Reviews for Dedant Building and Pest Inspections

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elijah citroni
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Marcia Florence
Extremely professional & efficient company. They had booked appointment and send me the report all within 48 hours from my initial contact with them. Would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone that requires a building & pest inspection.
Katie Neale
Steve from Dedant did a great job on a couple of pre-purchase building and pest inspections for us recently. He was very thorough and easy to deal with. The report was sent the same day and was easy to read. Would definitely recommend!
Duane Tully
I would definitely recommend Dedant Building and Pest Inspection.
From my first call to just get a quote, the team explained everything clearly.
Coordinated and confirmed the time and date with the agent.
Was very impressed with the attention to detail; they picked something as small as a screw missing in a vital part.
The inspector Sam, explained everything clearly so you can understand.
10/10 overall.
Jayden Busch
Professional service all round. Easy and hassle free in the booking, actually made it easier than first thought. Building and pest report was thorough and the information was clear, spent the time explaining any questions or concerns. Would recommend.
Max Watkinson
Chris was fantastic to deal with. He was professional, thorough, and explained everything in a clear, easy-to-understand way. The report was detailed and delivered promptly, which gave me real confidence moving forward. Highly recommend his services to anyone needing a reliable inspection.
Alex McDonald
Easy to book in service. Report came in that afternoon. Report is very easy to read and understand.
Aaron
Best price, great communication and a very detailed report.
Kristi Davis
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!
Kristi Jarrett
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!
Ash
We had a great experience with dedant. The receptionist was extremely helpful, informative and friendly as I had never booked a pest inspection before. It was great that we could get the building and pest along with asbestos check all at the same time. Our inspector was also very informative and friendly and I feel he did a through inspection. We would happily use dedant again and would recommend them to others. Thank you dedant team for making this easy for us!
jacob G
Dedant completed a building and pest inspection for me in April 2026 and they were incredible. Super easy to deal with, showed up on time and took the time to show us the issues he found including finding a major defect which we didn’t see during our house inspections. Cant recommend Dedant building and pest inspections enough.
Georgia
We recently had to have a building and pest done quickly on a home and the team at Ferny were amazing! Highly recommend. There communication and promptness to get the report done was incredible.
Dave Hayes
Booked Dedant based on google reviews. They inspected a dwelling on the Sunshine Coast. We are very impressed with the comphrensive report with clear colour photos. They were also one of the most competitively priced. Very happy and will definitely use again.
Ahmad Abdullah
Sam completed our building and pest inspection and carried out the inspection extremely thoroughly and professionally. We would definitely recommend him for future. The administration team also did a really good and smooth job during the booking process and we were able to complete everything timely and received the final report without any delays. Overall, a great experience.
Keona Perry
The inspector from Dedant was so thorough and talked us through any issues of concern. I would highly recommend Dedant to anyone who is purchasing a property and needs a pre-purchase building inspection 😊
Luca Basile
Dedant were great very helpful and early.

They had better pricing then everyone and went over the whole house perfectly.
Connor Jones
We had a pre-purchase inspection of a property completed by Steve at Dedant and we couldn’t be more pleased with the service. Steve took the time to have multiple calls to explain all sections of the report in detail. He completed a very thorough inspection and gave us the confidence go ahead with the purchase of our property.
joanne Regina
My granddaughter had used DEDANT bld inspections successfully, so I also went with them. The whole process was made very easy, a real person answered the phone, and I was assured with any concerns that I had. Spoke to Sam the building inspector who was polite, professional and thorough with his report which I did appreciate.
Luke Kane
Very happy with the service and was better value than all the competitors that I quoted. Thanks ! Will definitely use again next time I’m purchasing a property :-).
Gary Mclean
I was very happy with the timeliness and thoroughness of the inspection. These things need to happen quickly if you want to secure that property, from this experience I'd say you'll have no worries with Dedant.
Josh Botera
I had a really positive experience with Dedant. Our building and pest inspector was super thorough, took his time and was very detailed. He was also very nice and took 30 minutes to explain his findings and his opinions on the property. I would 100% recommend Dedant
K Grasso
We are very satisfied with Steve from Dedant who completed a pre-purchase building and pest inspection for us. He was very thorough and even gave us a cursory call to run through his findings. We received the report on the day too. Overall the team was very professional and efficient highly recommend their services.
Suphi Daşçı
Good price, quality service. The gentleman who came to inspect was very professional. He gave us a briefing as soon as he finished the job and an hour later I had the report with color photos. Thank you, team.
Simone Weis
Very easy to deal with. Organised my inspection within 24 hours at short notice - much appreciated!
Amy Auld
We contacted Dedant to do a pre-purchase building and pest inspection for us and with a tight timeframe they were able to schedule us in for the very next day. Stephen did our inspection and he was very friendly, extremely thorough & took the time after to explain any findings/recommendations to us and answer any questions we had. The entire process from start to finish was seamless and they really offer such a competitive price given the outstanding level of service you get. I would not hesitate to book them again and will recommend them to my friends who are looking to purchase in the future. Thanks so much Stephen & the Dedant team!
Heramb Mayadeo
I went to this company solely on the google reviews and that proved to be the best decision. The company gets 5 stars from me for the 3Ps (price, professionalism, and punctuality). The inspector was an experienced and expert one who did a fantastic job. The communication post inspection was exceptional too. Overall, they've gained one more loyal customer.
Gary Huang
An excellent job of building and pest inspection. I highly recommend their services!
Jae Straatman
A quality service, quick availability and fair pricing. The report was very detailed and clear. Very happy with Dedants service!
Subash Raj
Nice professional. Report was available same day. Was well formatted and very detailed. Price was very reasonable for 2 PCI. Easy communication.
Rachel Johnson
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
Absolutely fantastic service. Incredibly efficient, friendly, professional and reasonably priced. Very responsive and great communication. Will be using in the future
Anne Reed
I was very happy with DedAnt's service and same day response with report. Thank you so much.
Lauren Fraser
We had a great experience with Dedant. They were responsive, efficient and report back by the same afternoon!. Highly recommended 🙂
Pandy Freddy-Munro
Lovely to work with. Knowledgeable and helpful. Great overall experience. Thanks!
Shelle Poss
Ontime, informative, thorough, friendly, easy form and payment system.
Katrina N Greg Court
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
1st time user the service was good and communication great
Adam Barnes
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
Very fast and professional service. Would highly recommend Brian and the team !
Sarah Alleaume
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
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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Dedant Building and Pest Inspections

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