Bicheno Building Inspections 

Trusted Experts on Tasmania’s East Coast

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Professional Pre-Purchase Inspections in Bicheno

Buying a home or shack in Bicheno? Whether it’s a holiday rental near Redbill Beach, a family house in the township, or a coastal lifestyle block, Hobart Building Inspections provides independent reports that uncover issues before you buy.
With an office base in Beaumaris, we’re not that far away, offering fast turnarounds for buyers and investors. Our inspections are carried out personally by Chris Westcott — a Licensed Builder with over 40 years of experience and a reputation built on 156+ five-star Google reviews.

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Why Choose Us?

☑️ Fully licensed and insured inspector — not subcontracted
☑️ Reports delivered within 24 hours, with clear photos and plain-English advice
☑️ Expertise in Bicheno’s coastal challenges:
Salt corrosion on roofs, flashings, and fixings
Decks and weatherboards exposed to sea spray and UV
Subfloor damp and fungal growth in older shacks
Septic and stormwater systems common to rural lots
☑️ Local service — regular travel fromHobart to Beaumaris through to Bicheno and Coles Bay

Bicheno Building Inspections

Our Coverage Area:


We provide inspections for homes and properties in:
Bicheno
Coles Bay & Dolphin Sands
Swansea & Triabunna
Orford & surrounding East Coast communities
From coastal holiday shacks to modern rentals and investment properties, we’ve inspected them all along Tasmania’s East Coast.

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First time Tasmanian property purchase

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Bicheno Building Inspections – Local Coastal Expertise You Can Trust

Buying property along Tasmania’s East Coast can feel very different to purchasing in Hobart suburbs, as conditions in coastal zones can speed up deterioration more rapidly. Bicheno Building Inspections give buyers confidence by identifying salt corrosion, UV weathering, deck decay, drainage concerns, older subfloor moisture issues, and hidden construction shortcuts that are common in shack conversions and seasonal holiday homes. Coastal homes can also hide issues that don’t show up until after the sale, so a detailed independent report is critical before committing financially.

Many Bicheno buyers are purchasing from interstate and rely heavily on professional guidance, clear defect photos, and fast reporting. That is why Bicheno Building Inspections completed by a Licensed Builder with 40+ years hands-on Tasmanian building experience is such a huge advantage. This is not a “checklist only” inspection — it is a deep evaluation of the property structure, maintenance condition, renovation history, and likely future repair costs. Reports are delivered fast, usually inside 24 hours, so decisions can be made confidently within contract timeframes.

Whether purchasing a seaside holiday home, Airbnb short-stay investment, retirement downsizer, lifestyle shack, or family residence, a Bicheno Building Inspections service reduces risk. Identifying roofing rust, subfloor water ingress, poor external drainage, deck safety concerns, movement cracks, outdated electrical work, and non-compliant wet areas before settlement saves thousands of dollars later. Buyers don’t just want a report — they want to avoid problems that become expensive once they own the home.

Why an Inspection Matters in Bicheno

The East Coast lifestyle is appealing — but coastal conditions can hide costly issues:
Sea air accelerates rust in roofing and fixings
Exposed timber decks weather quickly without proper treatment
Older beach houses may show movement, cracking, or dated renovations
Rural septic tanks and drainage require careful checks before purchase
Our thorough reports identify these problems early so you can negotiate with confidence

Useful Resources for Property Buyers:
Consumer Affairs Tasmania – Buying Property
Guide to Standards and Tolerances cbos buying and selling a home Master Builders

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