Building Inspections Tasmania

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Trusted Building Inspections Statewide Tasmania

Hobart Building Inspections provides professional Building Inspection Tasmania services for buyers, sellers and investors statewide. We offer Pre-Purchase Building Inspections, Pre-Sale Vendor Inspections, Thermal Imaging Leak Detection, Moisture Testing, Roof Inspections, Subfloor Assessments, Commercial Building Inspections and New Build / Progress Stage Inspections. Every report is completed personally by a Licensed Builder with 40+ years hands-on experience.

Our service areas include Hobart, Greater Hobart suburbs, Kingston, Sorell, Dodges Ferry, Midway Point, Brighton, the Midlands region, Richmond and Coal River Valley, plus the entire East Coast including Bicheno, Swansea, Dolphin Sands, Coles Bay, St Marys, Beaumaris and St Helens. No matter where you are buying in Tasmania, our detailed photo-rich reports are designed to help you identify hidden defects early – so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Buying property in Tasmania is different to mainland conditions which is why choosing a local Licensed Builder who understands Tasmanian construction methods, climate movement, moisture risks and salt corrosion patterns matters. A Building Inspection Tasmania service needs more than a checklist – it needs real trade insight. My inspections combine building code knowledge with hands-on defect recognition so buyers get accurate, practical advice before committing to a contract.

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Why Buyers Trust Us

Independent inspections (never subcontracted)
Every report completed by a Licensed Builder with 40+ years hands-on experience
Detailed photo-rich reporting designed for negotiation strength
Moisture testing + thermal imaging included where relevant
Fast turnaround – most reports delivered within 24 hours

Building Inspection Tasmania

What’s included in your inspection

What’s Included In Your Inspection
Internal rooms
Roof space
Roof exterior
Subfloor (where accessible)
External structure / cladding
Plumbing fixtures (visual)
Moisture meter readings
Thermal imaging leak detection

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Common Defects Found Across Tasmania Homes


Tasmanian properties can be exposed to a wide range of conditions that create hidden defects buyers often don’t see. A Building Inspection Tasmania report helps buyers identify these risks early before signing the contract. As part of your Building Inspection Tasmania report, I look for moisture-related issues in subfloors, bathrooms, roof cavities and wall framing – especially in older cottages with limited ventilation. Coastal areas such as Dolphin Sands, Bicheno, Coles Bay and Swansea often show salt corrosion on roofing screws, deck hardware and metal fixings, along with accelerated timber weathering from sea spray exposure.

Homes in the Midlands and rural areas may show settlement, cracking and rising damp due to soil movement and age. Bathroom waterproofing failures, previous leak damage, poorly executed DIY renovations and non-compliant structural modifications are also extremely common across the state. Identifying these issues before purchase is critical so you can negotiate confidently, avoid costly surprises and make informed decisions with clear evidence. Having a detailed Building Inspection Tasmania report ensures you understand these conditions before purchase.

Our Tasmania service area

Southern Tasmania: Hobart, Sandy Bay, Kingston, South Arm, Glenorchy, Brighton
Coal River & Midlands: Richmond, Tea Tree, Oatlands, Ross, Campbell Town
Sorell District: Dodges Ferry, Midway Point, Forcett, Lewisham
Tasman Peninsula: Nubeena, Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck, Port Arthur
Huon Valley: Huonville, Cygnet, Geeveston, Franklin, Dover
East Coast: Orford, Triabunna, Bicheno, Swansea, Dolphin Sands, Coles Bay, Beaumaris, St Marys, St Helens

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A Building Inspection Tasmania report also protects buyers by clearly defining defect categories before contract stage

Why locals and interstate buyers trust Hobart Building Inspections in Tasmania

A lot of interstate buyer can’t physically inspect or know what to look for in coastal builds. That is why ordering Building Inspection from someone with decades of real trade experience matters. I don’t just report surface defects – I look for root cause, future risk, moisture pathways, ventilation weaknesses and construction shortcuts across Tasmania

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