Thinking About Home Renovation? A Building Inspection is Critical Before You Start

Don’t rush into your renovation - consult with the experts first.

You’ve got exciting new plans for a much-needed home renovation. That’s great. But have you considered what happens if…

• The structure of your house is not fit for renovation?
• The builder says it can’t be done?
• Or worse still, the builder goes ahead when he really shouldn’t!

BEFORE you go ahead it pays to get the experts in to inspect your home and make sure that there are no faults that may impact on your project. But if you have started and then discover something of concern it is usually not too late to make sure there are no major faults before you proceed further.

A home renovation is a major commitment that could cost tens of thousands of dollars. If your project goes off the rails it could cost you thousands to fix and turn your dream renovation into a nightmare. Make sure you are working with a sound base.

Fixed-Price Building Inspection

With an Archicentre Building Inspection Report you’ll know immediately about the condition of the main building and if there are any serious faults that may affect the feasibility of your renovation. Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Architects, an Archicentre Building Inspection Report may also help you apply for a bank loan and give you the confidence knowing that there are no hidden costs to rectify existing faults before you can start your renovation.

An Archicentre Accredited building expert will inspect the 7 primary building elements of the main building including floor, walls, roof, external windows and doors, and we will provide you with an easy-to-understand high quality report that will let you know the REAL condition of the building.

Archicentre Building Inspections include:

• Fixed Price – no hidden extras.
• Electronic inspection report that complies with Australian Standards.
• 12-month $15,000 Inspection Guarantee Offer: Covers you for serious structural defects that are not present or evident at the time of the inspection (see our Terms and Conditions for more information).
• Fast turnaround.
• Discounts on the full range of Archicentre products to help you save money in the future.
• Further general advice. So you can fix and help maintain your building and avoid costly future maintenance
• Pest Inspection Options: Bundle a Termite or Pest Inspection in with your Building Inspection, read more about our Pest Inspections. 
• Need a more Comprehensive Property Inspection? An Archicentre Property Inspection is a complete inspection of all of your property, including all buildings, fixtures, fittings and finishes. Read more about our Property Inspections.

Archicentre is Australia’s Leading Provider of Independent Fixed-Cost Building Advisory Products

It might surprise you to learn that in all Australian States and Territories, other than Queensland, literally anyone can carry out a building inspection, with no need for any qualifications, experience, insurance or building fault knowledge!

Archicentre has a team of over 800 of Australia’s most highly qualified and independent building experts and over 30 years experience. We will provide a comprehensive report on the condition of the building that complies with rigorous Australian Standards.

Archicentre Accredited Architects are:

• Highly-qualified building experts
• Quality endorsed by the Australian Institute of Architects
• Covered by $10 million professional indemnity insurance, and
• and Archicentre is covered by $10 million public liability insurance

Need a building inspection before or during your renovation? It’s easy! To arrange a building inspection or to get an obligation-free, over the phone quote, call Archicentre on 1300 134 513, or submit a Booking Enquiry with your details and we’ll call you!