Building & Pest Inspections
Seventeen Mile Rocks
QBCC-licensed inspectors with 20+ years of hands-on building experience. Specialists in Seventeen Mile Rocks' mix of older riverside homes and new residential estates — a western Brisbane suburb on the river where modest original builds, modern estate homes and low flood-prone blocks all shape the inspection. Same-day reports.
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Seventeen Mile Rocks — A Riverside Suburb Being Reborn
Seventeen Mile Rocks sits on the Brisbane River about 12 kilometres south-west of the CBD, named after the rock bars that once marked the river seventeen miles upstream from the city. For decades it was a quiet, low-key riverside pocket of modest homes, but in recent years new residential estates such as Edenbrooke and The Verandah have transformed large parts of the suburb into modern housing. Today it's a suburb of two halves — established older homes alongside brand-new estate builds.
That contrast is exactly what a Seventeen Mile Rocks inspection has to weigh up. The older homes carry ageing services and asbestos, the new estate homes bring their own workmanship and waterproofing questions, and the low blocks near the river have a genuine flood history. A pre-purchase building and pest inspection reads the structure, the site and the flood exposure together so you know exactly what you're taking on.
Understanding Seventeen Mile Rocks' Properties
Seventeen Mile Rocks runs from older modest riverside homes to brand-new estate houses and low river blocks, so each needs a different inspection approach. Here is what buyers should know.
Older Original Homes
- Modest lowset brick and timber homes
- Original roofing, wiring and plumbing near end of life
- Asbestos-containing materials in pre-1990 homes
- Under-house moisture and build-ins
- Ageing sheds, tanks and fences
New Estate Homes
- Waterproofing to bathrooms, ensuites and balconies
- Roof and eaves detailing on two-storey homes
- Slab edges, drainage and site fall on new blocks
- Render, cladding and early cracking
- Builder finish quality and defects
Low River Blocks
- Evidence of previous flooding on low blocks
- Subfloor moisture and drainage near the river
- Flood damage or repairs to sheds and outbuildings
- Condition of raised or rebuilt sections
- Site drainage on low ground
The Key Inspection Risks on Seventeen Mile Rocks Properties
Seventeen Mile Rocks' older homes, new estates and low river ground each bring their own risks. Here's what our QBCC-licensed inspectors focus on.
What We Check on Every Seventeen Mile Rocks Property
Our QBCC-licensed inspectors know both older riverside homes and brand-new estate builds. On a Seventeen Mile Rocks property we assess the structure, the site and the flood exposure together.
Flood Evidence
On low blocks near the Brisbane River we look for evidence of previous flooding — high-water staining, moisture history, replaced linings and repairs to subfloors, slabs and outbuildings.
New-Build Defects
On new estate homes we check waterproofing to bathrooms, ensuites and balconies, roof and eaves detailing, slab edges, render and site drainage — where new homes most often show problems.
Older Home Structure
We assess the structure, subfloor and roof framing and the condition of original roofing, wiring and plumbing nearing the end of their life on older homes.
Asbestos Awareness
We identify suspected asbestos-containing materials in pre-1990 homes — common in original sheeting, eaves and wet areas — and recommend testing where required.
Site & Drainage
We check site fall, retaining, stormwater and drainage on new infill and riverside blocks, and any signs of water pooling or soil movement against the home.
Termite & Timber Pest
The river corridor and established gardens raise termite pressure. We complete a full timber pest inspection of the home, subfloor, roof space and grounds.
Your Seventeen Mile Rocks Inspection, Done Personally by the Owner
When you book an inspection in Seventeen Mile Rocks, you deal with me — Lachlan Pascoe, the owner of Admired Building & Pest Inspections. I personally carry out every inspection, so the person who walks your property is the same person who writes your report and takes your call afterwards.
I’m QBCC-licensed with over 20 years’ hands-on experience across carpentry, building and timber pest control. That trade background means I know exactly how the homes around Seventeen Mile Rocks are built — and where the problems tend to hide.
No subcontractors and no rushed checklists — just a thorough, independent inspection and a clear report you can actually act on.
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What Our Clients Say
FAQ — Seventeen Mile Rocks Building & Pest Inspections
Parts of Seventeen Mile Rocks have flooded — do you check for that?
Yes. The low blocks near the Brisbane River have a genuine flood history. We look for evidence of previous flooding — high-water marks, moisture history, replaced wall linings and repairs to subfloors, slabs and outbuildings — so you understand the property's exposure before you commit.
I'm buying a new estate home in Edenbrooke or The Verandah — is an inspection worth it?
Absolutely. New homes still have defects — waterproofing to wet areas and balconies, roof and eaves detailing, slab edges, render cracking and site drainage are all common. A new-build inspection catches these while the builder is still responsible for fixing them.
What should I watch for in an older Seventeen Mile Rocks home?
Many older homes have roofing, wiring, plumbing and wet areas nearing the end of their life. We assess the structure, subfloor and roof framing and flag what's likely to need work so there are no surprises after settlement.
Could an older home here contain asbestos?
Potentially yes. Many pre-1990 homes used asbestos-containing sheeting in walls, eaves and wet areas. We identify suspected asbestos-containing materials and recommend specialist testing where required.
Do you check site drainage on the new blocks?
Yes. On new infill and riverside blocks we check site fall, retaining, stormwater and drainage — poor drainage on a new block can lead to moisture and movement problems, so it's important to pick up early.
Do you offer pre-sale inspections in Seventeen Mile Rocks?
Yes. If you're selling, a pre-sale building and pest inspection lets you find issues on your own terms before you list — useful where buyers will ask about flood history and termites up front.
Book Your Seventeen Mile Rocks Inspection in Minutes
No phone tag and no waiting for a quote. Our online booking portal lets you sort your inspection start to finish, whenever it suits you.
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