Structural Building Inspection
Independent assessment of structural integrity before you buy, roof frame to footings, same day report.
- Same-day report (subject to access and availability)
- Upfront pricing
- 12 months free advice
What's in your structural building inspection
Included
- Roof frame, rafters, trusses, ridge, bracing, connections
- Load-bearing walls, cracking, movement, structural continuity
- Subfloor structures, stumps, bearers, joists (where accessible)
- Concrete slab and footings, cracking, settlement, moisture ingress
- Same-day written report with photo evidence
- 12 months free advice from your inspector
Not included
- Non-structural or cosmetic maintenance items
- Timber pest or termite inspection (available as add-on)
- Appliance testing, plumbing or electrical verification
- Areas inaccessible due to furnishings or locked access
- Plumbing or drainage inspection
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
- Buying a house and need to know if the structure is sound before making an offer
- Concerned about cracking in walls or uneven floors in a property you're purchasing
- Making a lower offer based on structural defects, need documented evidence
- Purchasing an older property in Perth or Sydney where movement is common
- Lender or solicitor requires a structural report before settlement
What we find when we walk a property
Every 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 online or by phone
Select your property address, bedroom count and preferred date, and we'll confirm your booking by phone.
- 2
Inspector visits the property
Your SURE inspector completes a thorough structural assessment of all accessible areas, typically around 1 hour depending on size.
- 3
Same-day report delivered
A detailed PDF report with photos and severity ratings is emailed to you the same day as the inspection.
- 4
12 months free advice
Call or email your inspector any time in the next 12 months with questions about the report findings, at no charge.
See exactly what you get before you book
Our 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
Common defects we find on structural building inspections
Patterns indexed across the Perth and Sydney corpus. These are the types of findings you might see in your own report.
About a structural building inspection
A Structural Building Inspection from SURE Building Inspections provides an independent, professional assessment of the structural elements of a property, completed in accordance with AS 4349.1-2007 Annexure A.
Our certified inspectors examine every accessible structural component, from the roof frame and load-bearing walls down to the subfloor and footings, documenting observable issues such as cracking, movement, roof-frame irregularities, and settlement. The report is written in plain language with photographs, severity ratings, and clear recommendations.
Every structural inspection includes same-day report delivery subject to access and availability and 12 months of free advice, so you can speak with the inspector who walked the property after the report is delivered.
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About structural building inspection
What does the Structural Inspection include?
It focuses on the structural integrity of the key elements: roof frames, load-bearing walls, subfloor structures and the concrete slab and footings. Refer to AS 4349.1-2007 Annexure A.
What happens during a Structural Inspection?
The inspector assesses each area outlined in the inspection criteria, then delivers a final report outlining any defects or issues affecting the property's condition.
When should I get a Structural Inspection?
Whenever you are buying a property or planning a major renovation.
Is a Structural Inspection necessary?
Structural issues can be costly, so a structural inspection should be an essential part of your due diligence.
Does a structural inspection include termites?
No — timber pest is a separate service under AS 4349.3. Book a Combined inspection to have both in one report.
Can I attend?
Yes, with the selling agent's permission.
Do I need to attend?
No — the inspector can complete it with access and permission, then calls you afterwards to talk through the findings.
Do I have to arrange the time?
No — we arrange timing with the agent or seller on your behalf.
When do I receive the report?
Same day — usually within 5 hours of completion, subject to access.
Can you explain the report?
Yes — the inspector calls on completion, and you can ask questions any time for 12 months after the inspection.
Can the inspection be used for council approval?
No — please contact a building surveyor for that.
How long does it take?
Generally 1–2 hours on site. The report is issued later the same day.