If you’re buying a home in Ipswich, one of the first questions you’ll ask is a simple one: what does a building and pest inspection actually cost? It’s a fair question — and the honest answer is that there’s no single price, because no two properties are the same. What we can do is explain exactly what affects the price, what you should expect to be included, and how to get an accurate figure for the specific home you’re looking at.
The short answer
A combined building and pest inspection with Admired starts from $550. The exact price depends on the property — larger homes, multi-level properties, and homes with extra structures cost more than smaller, simpler ones — so the most reliable figure comes from our online booking form, which prices your specific property in seconds.
That places us at the thorough end of the Ipswich market rather than the cheapest — and that’s deliberate. Every one of our inspections includes drone roof inspection, thermal imaging and moisture readings as standard, and every job is carried out personally by a QBCC-licensed builder, not subcontracted to whoever’s available. A price range only tells you so much. The more useful question isn’t “what’s the cheapest?” — it’s “what am I actually getting for the price?” Because that’s where inspections differ enormously.
What affects the price of an inspection
Several factors determine where your inspection lands:
Property size and type
A two-bedroom townhouse takes far less time to inspect thoroughly than a sprawling four-bedroom home on a large block. The more rooms, the more roof space, the more subfloor area to crawl through, the longer a proper inspection takes — and time is the main cost in any inspection.
Number of storeys
A single-storey home is straightforward. A two-storey or multi-level home means more roof to access, more external walls to assess, and often more complex structural elements to evaluate. That extra work is reflected in the price.
Additional structures
A pool, a large shed or workshop, a granny flat, or a secondary dwelling all add inspectable area. Each of these needs its own assessment, so a home with a pool and a shed will cost more than the same home without them.
Property condition and age
Older Ipswich homes — particularly the character Queenslanders the region is known for — often need closer attention. Timber construction, stumps, and decades of modifications mean there’s simply more to look at.
Why the cheapest inspection is rarely the best value
You’re about to commit to a mortgage on a property worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. A building and pest inspection that misses a major structural issue or an active termite problem can cost you tens of thousands down the track. A few things that separate a genuinely thorough inspection from a cheap one:
- Is the inspector actually qualified and licensed? In Queensland, you want a QBCC-licensed builder and licensed pest controller — not a booking company passing your job to whoever’s cheapest that day.
- Do they include thermal imaging and moisture readings? These find hidden water damage and concealed termite activity that the naked eye misses.
- Can they access the roof properly? Many inspectors won’t climb a two-storey roof for insurance reasons, leaving a major part of the home unchecked.
- Will they actually explain the report to you? A PDF dumped in your inbox isn’t much use if no one talks you through what matters.
What’s included as standard with Admired
When we quote you a price, it covers a genuinely comprehensive inspection — not a stripped-back version with add-ons:
- A full building inspection to Australian Standard AS4349.1
- A complete timber pest (termite) inspection
- Drone roof inspection — we safely assess ridge lines, gutters and roof areas other inspectors can’t reach
- Thermal imaging and moisture readings to find hidden water ingress and concealed pest activity
- A same-day report with clear photos
- A personal call from Lachlan to walk you through what we found
How to get an exact price for your property
Because the price depends on your specific property, the most accurate way to find out is through our online booking form. You tell us the property type, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and any extra structures, and you’ll see pricing for your exact situation — no guesswork, no waiting on a callback.
Or, if you’d rather talk it through — especially for a custom home, commercial property, or anything unusual — call Lachlan directly on 0400 076 162.
Frequently asked questions
Is a building and pest inspection worth the cost?
For the cost of an inspection, you’re protecting a purchase worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. A single undetected issue — structural movement, water damage, or active termites — can cost many times the inspection fee to put right. For most buyers it’s the cheapest insurance they’ll ever buy, and a thorough inspection that finds a problem usually pays for itself several times over in a price negotiation.
Do you charge extra for thermal imaging or drone roof inspection?
No. Both are included as standard in every building and pest inspection we do.
How quickly will I get my report?
You’ll receive your detailed report the same day as the inspection, complete with photos, and Lachlan will call you to talk through it.
Do you inspect properties outside Ipswich?
Yes. We service Ipswich, Brisbane, Logan, the Gold Coast and surrounding South-East Queensland areas.
What does a building and pest inspection start at?
Our combined building and pest inspections start from $550, with the exact price depending on the size and type of property. The online booking form gives you the precise figure for your specific property in seconds — no waiting on a callback.
Buying in the Ipswich area? See my building and pest inspection in Ipswich page for what is included, pricing from $550 and same-day reports.
