Building & Pest Inspections in Brisbane
Independent building and pest inspections to AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3: no commissions, no conflicts. Thermal imaging on site, plain-English report back within 24 hours.
Licensed. Insured. Independent: no commissions, no conflicts. Reports back within 24 hours, Monday through Saturday, across South East Queensland.
Our Services
Comprehensive inspection services to protect your property investment
Pre-Purchase Building & Pest
Combined structural and timber pest inspection in a single comprehensive report, so you can buy with confidence.
Termite & Pest Inspection
Standalone timber pest inspection using thermal imaging and moisture detection, with treatment recommendations.
Pre-Sale Inspection
Identify and resolve issues before listing your property to negotiate from a position of strength.
Construction Stage Inspection
Quality assurance at slab, frame, lock-up and fixing stages of your new build.
Most damage hides behind a perfect-looking wall.
A building & pest inspection isn’t about what you can see. It’s about what you can’t. Drag the lens to see what our thermal camera and moisture meter reveal behind the lining.
Run the lens across the wall to see what our thermal camera and moisture meter pick up behind the lining.
Illustrative diagram. Real findings and readings vary by property.
Why Choose HFT?
We’re independent: no commissions, no referral deals, nothing to upsell. QBCC-licensed (No. 15096995), inspecting to AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3 with thermal imaging and moisture meters, report back within 24 hours.
What Gets Inspected
Every HFT inspection covers these areas in detail, with findings documented in a single comprehensive report.
Roof & Exterior
Roof covering, gutters and fascia, eaves, downpipes, ridge capping, flashings, and visible exterior cladding.
Internal Structure
Walls and ceilings, doors and windows, internal joinery, evidence of movement or settlement, water-damage indicators.
Subfloor & Foundations
Stumps, piers, bearers and joists, slab condition, ventilation, moisture levels, signs of subsidence.
Plumbing & Wet Areas
Visible plumbing and waste, wet area waterproofing, drainage points, hot water systems, accessible pipework.
Electrical & Safety
Switchboard condition, safety switches, smoke alarm presence, visible wiring, compliance with current standards.
Timber Pests & Termites
Active termite detection using thermal imaging and moisture meters. Evidence of past damage. Conditions conducive to infestation, including landscaping and drainage risks.
Inspections are conducted in accordance with AS 4349.1 (residential property inspections) and AS 4349.3 (timber pest inspections).
Brisbane & surrounds
We work across Brisbane and South East Queensland. Same-day bookings available for most postcodes in the metro area.
Don’t see your suburb? Call us. We travel.
- New Farm
- Fortitude Valley
- West End
- Spring Hill
- Paddington
- Teneriffe
- Chermside
- Albany Creek
- Stafford
- Aspley
- Everton Park
- Kedron
- Wynnum
- Carindale
- Bulimba
- Hawthorne
- Cannon Hill
- Morningside
- Mount Gravatt
- Sunnybank
- Calamvale
- Coorparoo
- Holland Park
- Annerley
- Indooroopilly
- Toowong
- Kenmore
- Sherwood
- St Lucia
- Chapel Hill
- Springfield
- Brookwater
- Augustine Heights
- Bellbird Park
- Ripley
- Ipswich CBD
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free quote and let us protect your property investment