Independent, meticulous building inspections across Melbourne and surrounding areas. Every finding deliberate. Every report designed to give you complete confidence.
Book an InspectionDefectScan was built on a clear principle—precision matters.
With a background in construction, we've seen the gap between what's built and what's delivered. Too often, critical details are missed, and clarity is lacking—leaving clients exposed on one of their most significant investments.
DefectScan exists to set a higher standard. Every inspection is meticulous, every finding is deliberate, and every report is designed to give you complete confidence.
We proudly service Melbourne and surrounding areas, delivering consistent, high-quality inspections you can rely on.
No shortcuts. No assumptions. Just clarity, accuracy, and a commitment to doing things properly.
Stage-by-stage inspections across Melbourne — from pre-pour through to handover and pre-purchase.
Our pre-pour and steel inspections ensure that all reinforcement, formwork, and structural elements are correctly installed before concrete placement. We carefully assess bar sizing, spacing, cover, and compliance with engineering drawings and relevant standards, identifying any defects or non-compliance early. This critical stage helps prevent costly structural issues, ensuring the foundation of your build is strong, accurate, and built to last.
Our frame inspection ensures the structural skeleton of your home is constructed accurately and in full compliance with approved plans and relevant standards. We assess timber or steel framing, load-bearing elements, bracing, connections, and overall workmanship, identifying any defects or deviations before they are concealed. This stage is critical to ensuring structural integrity, alignment, and long-term durability of the building.
Our pre-plaster (lock-up) inspection ensures the building envelope is correctly completed before internal linings are installed. We assess the structural frame, external cladding, windows, doors, and overall build quality to confirm the property is properly secured and weather-tight. Any defects, gaps, or non-compliance issues are identified early, helping prevent costly rectifications once plastering is complete.
Our pre-paint (fixing stage) inspection ensures all internal fit-off works are completed to a high standard before final finishes are applied. We assess plastering, joinery, doors, skirtings, architraves, cabinetry, and service rough-ins for quality, alignment, and workmanship. Any defects, surface imperfections, or incomplete works are identified early, allowing rectification prior to painting and final finishes, ensuring a clean, precise, and high-quality result.
Our waterproofing inspection ensures all wet areas are properly sealed and protected before tiling or finishes are applied. We assess membrane application, surface preparation, junctions, penetrations, and compliance with relevant standards and manufacturer specifications. Identifying defects at this stage is critical to preventing water ingress, structural damage, and long-term issues, ensuring your property remains durable, safe, and moisture-resistant.
Our final inspection provides a comprehensive assessment of the completed property, ensuring all works meet approved plans, specifications, and relevant standards. We review finishes, fixtures, fittings, and overall workmanship, identifying any defects, incomplete items, or quality issues prior to handover. This inspection ensures your home is delivered to the expected standard, giving you confidence and peace of mind before taking possession.
Our pre-purchase and pest inspection provides a thorough assessment of the property before you commit to buying. We inspect the building's structural condition, visible defects, water damages, maintenance issues, and potential safety concerns, along with checking for signs of timber pests such as termites and related damage. This detailed evaluation helps you make an informed decision, avoid unexpected costs, and negotiate with confidence.
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