Articles Archives - Gold Coast Inspections

11.09.2026

New Build vs Established Home: Do You Still Need a Building and Pest Inspection? | Gold Coast Building Inspections

There's a natural assumption that a new home, built to current codes with fresh materials, simply won't have defects the way an older property might. In reality, new builds come with their own set of risks. Read More

02.09.2026

Building and Pest Inspection Cost on the Gold Coast

The cost of a combined building and pest inspection depends on the property's size, age, location and type of construction. We confirm a fixed price before you book. Read More

27.08.2026

Why Termite Inspections Matter More on the Gold Coast | Gold Coast Building Inspections

Termites don't send a warning before they move in, and on the Gold Coast, conditions are exactly right for them to do serious damage before anyone notices. Read More

24.08.2026

Building Inspections Gold Coast Reports Explained: Major and Minor Defects

If you've just received a building inspection report and found yourself squinting at terms you're not alone. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what these categories mean and why your report is structured this way. Read More

20.08.2026

5 Things Our Gold Coast Building Inspectors Find Every Week | Gold Coast Building Inspections

After years of climbing into roof cavities our building inspectors have seen pretty much everything the Gold Coast climate can throw at a house. Some issues are minor. Some are the kind of thing that changes a buyer's whole offer. Read More

19.08.2026

Slab Subsidence Explained: What Gold Coast Homeowners Need to Know | Gold Coast Building Inspections

Cracks in your walls or doors that won't close properly? Here's what slab subsidence actually is, why it happens on the Gold Coast, and what to do about it. Read More

17.08.2026

Selling on the Gold Coast? Why a Pre-Sale Inspection Pays Off | Gold Coast Building Inspections

Most sellers think of a building and pest inspection as something the buyer organises; but more and more Gold Coast sellers are flipping that around, and getting their own pre-sale inspection done before the property even hits the market. Read More

14.08.2026

Why You Should Never Rely on the Seller's Building and Pest Report | Gold Coast Building Inspections

Some sellers provide their own building and pest report upfront, and it can be tempting to save the cost and simply rely on it. Here's why we'd always recommend getting your own. Read More

13.08.2026

How Much Does a Building and Pest Inspection Cost on the Gold Coast? | Gold Coast Building Inspections

A handful of factors influence what you'll pay for a building and pest inspection on the Gold Coast; Read Here for a price guide and detailed breakdown of inclusions. Read More

13.08.2026

Building and Pest Inspections Gold Coast | Gold Coast Building Inspections

So you've found "the one." The open home ticked every box, but before you get too far down that road, there's one step that Gold Coast buyers can't afford to skip: a proper building and pest inspection. Read More