A realistic, cost-effective property inspection service
Independent building & property inspections across metropolitan Melbourne — clear, photo-rich reports from Registered Building Practitioners, delivered within 24 hours.
- Registered Building Practitioners
- Fully insured
- Independent of agents
Specialists in property inspections
We're meticulous inspectors, providing accurate assessments that meet the compliance requirements for your home. From pre-purchase and new-construction stage inspections to mould, asbestos, dilapidation and rental reports — we help buyers, owners, agents, advocates, builders and renovators make confident decisions.
View all servicesTypes of inspections
Every service is delivered to Australian Standards and reported in plain English.
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections
Know exactly what you're buying before you sign or bid.
Learn moreNew Construction — Stage Inspections
Catch defects at each build stage, before they're covered up.
Learn moreStandard Property Inspections
A comprehensive health-check of any home or building.
Learn moreDilapidation Inspections
Document a property's condition before and after nearby works.
Learn moreTax Depreciation Schedules
Maximise the deductions on your investment property.
Learn moreRental Property Inspections
Protect your investment with documented condition reports.
Learn moreMould, Moisture & Dampness Inspections
Find the source of damp before it damages health and structure.
Learn moreAsbestos Inspection & Testing
Identify and assess asbestos-containing materials safely.
Learn moreVendor Inspections
Sell with confidence — no surprises at the buyer's inspection.
Learn moreEnvironmental Hazard Testing
Check a property is safe from hidden environmental risks.
Learn moreReasons buyers and owners choose us
Experienced practitioners
Inspections by experienced, Registered Building Practitioners.
35+ years' experience
Decades of hands-on construction and property expertise.
Standards compliant
Reports meet Australian Standards AS 4349.0 & AS 4349.1.
Fully insured
Full professional indemnity and public liability cover.
Clear, easy reports
Plain-English electronic and PDF reports with photos.
24-hour turnaround
Detailed reports delivered within 24 hours of inspection.
Follow-up support
We stay available to talk through the findings with you.
Truly independent
Independent of agents, brokers and financial institutions.
A simple three-step process
Book & inspect
Request an inspection and we attend the property. You're welcome to walk through with us — we'll point out and explain what we find.
Receive your report
We compile a clear, photo-rich report and send it to you (and your agent, if you'd like) within 24 hours of the inspection.
Follow-up support
We follow up to talk through the findings, so you're fully equipped for the next step — whether that's negotiating, building or repairing.
Rated 5 stars by Melbourne homeowners
“Huge thank you to Adam for coming to our rescue. We had an inspection at short notice and he was thorough, professional and incredibly helpful throughout.”
“Adam provided a clear, detailed and well set out report, with many photos to support the findings. I felt completely informed before making my decision.”
“A great experience with Adam as my pre-purchase building inspector. He was patient, knowledgeable and happy to explain everything in plain English.”
“I can't speak highly enough of Adam from Red Dog. He truly went above and beyond — genuinely wanted us to understand the property we were buying.”
“Adam was incredibly communicative throughout the process and gave us a super thorough report. Highly recommend to anyone buying a home.”
“Recommended by a friend and so happy I chose Red Dog. Prompt, professional and reassuring from start to finish.”
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Get a fast, clear report from Registered Building Practitioners with 35+ years' experience.