
2 May 2026 · 3 min read
Building risks in the developing Aintree landscape
Common issues for homes in a new suburb and what to check.
A building inspection and a timber pest inspection on the same visit, for Aintree buyers who want both answers in one report.
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Fully licensed & accredited
Building & Plumbing Commission
Australian Society of Building Consultants
Strata Community Association
Building Dispute Practitioners Society For existing homes we follow AS 4349.1. The inspection includes a moisture meter and a thermal camera. We check external areas, subfloors and roof voids. For new builds we check against the approved drawings, engineering and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances.
23 checkpoints across 8 areas on a standard Aintree building and pest inspection. If we cannot access a part on the day, it is written down as not inspected, not passed.
Common items and conducive conditions found in new builds around Aintree.









2 May 2026 · 3 min read
Common issues for homes in a new suburb and what to check.

13 April 2026 · 3 min read
Stage checks, approvals and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances.

25 March 2026 · 3 min read
The limits of a pre-purchase inspection under AS 4349.1, in plain terms.
New Construction Stage Inspections Six visits across an Aintree build, each one before the next trade covers the work, with framing checked against the engineering.
Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections Checking the cladding and roof before the final payment.
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections An AS 4349.1 inspection for Aintree, whether the home is four years old or forty.
VCAT Expert Witness Reports An expert report on disputed building work in Aintree, written for the tribunal.
Defect Investigation Reports We check the site against the approved drawings and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances.
Dilapidation Reports Document the condition of your property before the area is developed, with notes on any nearby excavation or construction.
Pre-Sale Inspections A proper inspection identifies problems early, so you can fix them before the final inspection.
Apartment and Strata Inspections Your strata unit, townhouse or town unit, and any shared areas you can see. Instant online pricing for Aintree, or contact the booking team.
Aintree is within the City of Melton local government area. We follow the Building Act 1993 for our inspections.
No. We inspect and report only. Our inspection notes any signs of pest activity. You can then ask a licensed pest manager for quotes.
No one can. Inspectors view the accessible areas to check the building's condition. We cannot see behind walls or under floors.
The inspection does not cover electrical, gas, plumbing or appliance testing. It also does not inspect pools, concealed structural elements, asbestos or mould. The timber pest inspection does not view areas behind linings, under floor coverings or covered by stored goods, or any treatment.