Commercial Structural Building Inspection
Independent structural assessment for commercial properties, priced by square metre, reported to AS 4349.0.
- Same-day report (subject to access and availability)
- Upfront pricing
- 12 months free advice
What's in your commercial structural building inspection
Included
- Structural assessment of all accessible areas per AS 4349.0
- Roof frame, structural connections, members, condition
- Load-bearing walls, cracking, movement, structural integrity
- Subfloor structures where accessible
- Concrete slab and footings, cracking, settlement
- Same-day written report with photo evidence
Not included
- Timber pest inspection (available as add-on)
- Non-structural maintenance assessment (see Comprehensive Commercial)
- Machinery, equipment, or trade-specific fit-out
- Engineering certification
- Electrical compliance inspection (licensed electrician)
Our inspectors document every accessible element on site with photo evidence and severity ratings.
Real defects our inspectors have flagged
Why you might need this
- Purchasing a small commercial property, office, retail, industrial unit or warehouse
- Due diligence before signing a commercial lease on an older building
- Lender requiring a structural report before commercial property finance
- Commercial investor assessing structural condition before settlement
- Business owner buying premises and wanting independent verification of structural integrity
- High-value commercial acquisition where confirming structural risk is the first priority, before deciding whether pest or maintenance scopes are also needed
- Prospective tenant wanting an independent read on structural condition before signing a lease on an older commercial building
What we find when we walk a property
Every commercial structural building inspection draws on the same indexed defect corpus, patterns our inspectors have catalogued across thousands of properties.
Across Perth and Sydney. Every report indexed.
Per property our inspectors document, photograph and severity-rate.
23,030 defects classified critical: items that affect structure, safety or value.
Source: SURE defect corpus, refreshed monthly
The process
- 1
Book your commercial inspection
Provide the property address and an estimate of the floor area, and we'll confirm the price and schedule with you by phone.
- 2
Inspector assesses all accessible structural areas
Your SURE inspector covers all accessible structural elements per AS 4349.0, typically 1.5–3 hours depending on building size.
- 3
Same-day report delivered
A detailed report with photos and findings is delivered the same day, suitable for due diligence or lender submissions.
- 4
12 months free advice
Your inspector is available for questions about findings during the 12-month free advice period.
See exactly what you get before you book
Our commercial structural building inspection report includes annotated photos, severity ratings, AS 4349 references and actionable remediation advice. Written in plain language so you can act on it the day you receive it.
- Photo evidence per finding
- Severity rated: critical, moderate, cosmetic
- Australian Standards cross-referenced
- Remediation guidance you can quote
What our commercial structural building inspections commonly find
Our DefectIndex documents inspection findings across Perth and Sydney. Browse the defect categories most relevant to this type of inspection.
About a commercial structural building inspection
The Commercial Structural Building Inspection provides an independent structural assessment for commercial properties, completed in accordance with AS 4349.0-2007. The inspection covers all accessible structural elements, roof frame, load-bearing walls, subfloor structures, and concrete slab, and is priced by square metre of floor area.
Same-day report delivery is standard on commercial inspections, though larger sites need extra time to compile, and every inspection includes 12 months of free advice.
Why structural due diligence matters for commercial buyers
Structural defects in commercial property are rarely cosmetic. Cracks in load-bearing walls, uneven floors, weakened subfloor structure, or slab settlement can affect the building’s suitability for its intended use, trigger expensive rectification works post-settlement, and undermine finance valuations.
An independent inspection before purchase puts verified structural information in your hands before you commit. If defects exist, the report gives your solicitor documented grounds to renegotiate price, seek a vendor rectification, or exercise a subject-to-inspection clause. If the building is structurally sound, you proceed without contingent liability. Either way, the report pays for itself.
Our inspectors use thermal imaging and moisture detection tools where applicable, particularly useful in commercial properties where water ingress or internal condensation can conceal structural damage behind wall linings or above suspended ceilings.
Commercial structural inspections apply just as often to leasing decisions as to purchases. A tenant taking on an older commercial building for a long lease term carries structural risk even without buying the asset, and a documented structural condition record protects both parties if questions come up later in the tenancy. The same independent, AS 4349.0-aligned assessment applies whether the report supports a purchase decision, a lease negotiation, or a lender’s finance conditions.
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About commercial structural building inspection
Is this inspection suitable for all commercial property types?
Yes, the inspection covers commercial offices, retail premises, small industrial units, and light commercial buildings. For large industrial or specialised properties, contact us to discuss the scope.
How is the price calculated for commercial inspections?
Commercial inspections are priced by square metre of floor area rather than by bedroom count. Tiers are in 100 sqm increments up to 500 sqm. Above 500 sqm, a per-sqm rate applies.
Does this include a pest inspection?
The structural inspection does not include timber pest inspection. The Combined Commercial Inspection (structural + pest) is available at a combined price.
How long does the inspection take, and when is the report ready?
It varies with floor area and building complexity — smaller properties take around 1–1.5 hours, while large commercial sites can take more than a full day. Standard commercial reports are issued the same day; larger sites need extra time to compile.
Is asbestos covered?
Asbestos is excluded under AS 4349.0 because it requires laboratory testing. Your inspector may flag obvious cement-fibrous-sheeting risk areas, but formal identification requires a Licensed Asbestos Surveyor.
Will structural leaks or water ingress be checked?
Yes — the inspector reports indications of roof and plumbing leaks and water ingress, which can conceal structural damage. Some leaks can only be confirmed with further, more invasive investigation.
Can I attend the inspection?
Yes, you and your solicitor or advisor are welcome to attend.
Do you inspect strata commercial tenancies?
Yes, strata commercial tenancies are covered under the same structural scope as any other commercial property. For larger or more specialised properties, contact us to discuss the scope.
Is the pool or site landscaping covered?
No, a structural inspection covers the building's structural elements only. Pool structure, equipment and site landscaping fall outside this scope; the Comprehensive Commercial Inspection covers the broader non-structural condition of the site.
Can a structural inspection be combined with timber pest?
Yes, the Combined Commercial Inspection covers both the structural and timber pest scopes in one visit, at a combined price, instead of booking the two separately.