Building and pest inspections you can rely on
Residential · Commercial · New Construction
Independent inspections by licensed builders with engineering backgrounds — comprehensive, unbiased reports delivered the same day, across South-East Queensland.
Servicing Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, Ipswich and Moreton Bay
QBCC Licensed BuilderLicence 15014911 — verify
Master BuildersMember 72047
Termatrac CertifiedTermite radar technology- Professional IndemnityInsurance held
- Public LiabilityInsurance held
- Same-Day ReportsOr the pest fee is waived
Our inspection services
From pre-purchase checks to construction-stage inspections — every report prepared by a licensed builder.
Pre-Purchase Building & Pest Inspection
A thorough combined building and timber pest inspection carried out before you commit to a property purchase, covering s…
From $450.00
Pre-Sale (Pre-Auction) Inspection
An independent condition report prepared before you list or auction your property, identifying defects that could derail…
From $450.00
Handover / PCI Inspection
A practical completion (PCI) inspection of your newly built home before you accept the keys, checking workmanship and fi…
From $450.00
New Construction Stage Inspections
Independent inspections at the key construction stages — slab, frame, lockup and fixing — so problems are caught while t…
From $500.00
Builder Defects Warranty Inspection
A detailed inspection of your home before the builder's statutory warranty period expires, documenting defects and incom…
From $500.00
Timber Pest Inspection
A timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3, checking for termites, borers, fungal decay and conditions conducive to attack. Y…
From $350.00
Commercial Property Inspection
Condition inspections for offices, retail and industrial premises, tailored to purchase, lease or asset-management needs…
From $550.00
Structural Inspection
A focused assessment of a building's structural elements — footings, walls, framing and roof structure — to identify mov…
From $450.00
Invasive Building Inspection
A deeper investigation carried out (with the owner's consent) by opening up wall linings or accessing concealed spaces w…
From $550.00
Drone Roof Inspection
High-resolution aerial imaging of roof surfaces, flashings and gutters using a drone, reaching areas that are unsafe or…
From $320.00
Methamphetamine Surface Testing
Laboratory-backed surface screening that detects methamphetamine residue from past manufacture or heavy use in a propert…
From $170.00
Pool Safety Inspection & Certificate
An inspection of your pool or spa barrier against the current safety regulations, with a pool safety certificate issued…
From $260.00
Why choose Articon
Licensed builder-inspectors
Your inspector is a QBCC-licensed builder with an engineering background — someone who has built houses, not just inspected them.
Independent and unbiased
We work only for you. No agent referral arrangements — just impartial reports prepared to Australian Standards.
Same-day reports
Your comprehensive photo report arrives the same day as the inspection — if a pest inspection report is late, that fee is waived.
Advanced equipment
Thermal imaging, Termatrac termite radar, moisture meters, borescopes and drones — used wherever the property calls for them.
Transparent pricing
Published prices and fixed quotes — you know the cost before you book.
Local SEQ team
Based in South-East Queensland, covering Brisbane to the Gold Coast — we know the local building stock.
Detailed photo reports
Every finding documented with photos, locations and plain-English explanations — see our sample reports.
Support after the report
We walk you through the findings by phone and stay available while you negotiate, build or fix.
Know exactly what you'll receive
Every inspection ends with a comprehensive, photo-rich report written in plain English — and we publish full samples so you can see the depth of detail before you spend a cent.
View sample reports
How it works
Enquire
Request a quote online or call us — tell us the property address and what you need.
Quote and book
You receive a clear quote and an inspection time, often within 24–48 hours.
We inspect
A licensed inspector examines the property with thermal imaging and specialist equipment.
Same-day report
Your comprehensive photo report arrives by email on the day of the inspection.
Ongoing support
Call any time to talk through the findings — we help you act on the report with confidence.
Professional equipment on every job
FLIR thermal imaging camera
iTraker termite radar
Moisture meter
Inspection camera & borescope
Drone for roof inspections
Ready to book your inspection?
Get a fast quote for any property in Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, Ipswich or Moreton Bay — comprehensive report delivered the same day.