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Combined building and pest from $480.<\/span>\n\n<div style=\"background:var(--bg2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/\">Inspections<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"color:var(--txt)\">Pre-Purchase<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\" aria-labelledby=\"ppi-h1\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"hero-in\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"badge rv\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>AS 4349.3 Compliant &middot; 24hr Reports &middot; Bank Accepted<\/span>\n      <h1 class=\"h1 rv d1\" id=\"ppi-h1\">Pre-Purchase Pest Inspection <span class=\"g\">Brisbane<\/span><\/h1>\n      <p class=\"sub rv d2\">AS 4349.3-compliant timber pest inspection reports for property buyers. Termite activity, wood borers, timber decay, and general pest assessment. Reports within 24 hours. Accepted by all major banks and lenders. From $280.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"ctas rv d3\">\n        <a href=\"tel:0406178471\" class=\"btn btn-g\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.21h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.87-.87a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>Book an Inspection: 0406&nbsp;178&nbsp;471<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\" class=\"btn btn-gw\">Online Quote <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-snap rv d2\">\n      <div class=\"hs-hd\">At a Glance<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Standard property<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">$280-$320<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Large property<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">$320-$420<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Building + pest combined<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">$480-$680<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Report turnaround<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">Within 24 hours<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Standard<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">AS 4349.3<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- WHAT WE INSPECT -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"inspect-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">What the Inspection Covers<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"inspect-h\">What a Pre-Purchase Pest Inspection Assesses<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:660px;margin-top:8px\">A pre-purchase pest inspection to AS 4349.3 is a timber pest assessment, not a general pest treatment inspection. It identifies conditions relevant to a property purchase decision, not existing pest pressures from cockroaches or ants.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"inspect-grid\">\n      <div class=\"ig rv d1\">\n        <div class=\"ig-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <h3>Termite activity and damage<\/h3>\n        <p>The primary focus of any pre-purchase inspection in Brisbane. The inspector checks all accessible timber in the building for live termite workings, termite damage, and evidence of previous termite activity. This includes wall framing, roof timbers, subfloor bearers, external timber, and any garden structures within the inspection boundary. Brisbane is in a high termite risk zone (Zone 1 under AS 3660.1), which makes this assessment essential for any pre-purchase property assessment.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ig rv d2\">\n        <div class=\"ig-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <h3>Wood-boring beetles (borers)<\/h3>\n        <p>Exit holes in timber from wood-boring beetles are examined throughout the property. Fresh frass (powdery boring dust) around exit holes confirms active infestation. The report distinguishes between active borer damage requiring treatment and historical exit holes from a completed lifecycle. Borer species identification is noted where possible, as treatment requirements differ between softwood-attacking species (Queensland pine beetle) and hardwood-attacking species (lyctus, anobiid).<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ig rv d3\">\n        <div class=\"ig-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 2c-1 3-4 4-4 8a4 4 0 0 0 8 0c0-4-3-5-4-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <h3>Wood decay fungi (rot)<\/h3>\n        <p>Timber affected by wood decay fungi is assessed for extent and structural significance. Decay is caused by moisture and is not from an insect pest, but it is within the scope of an AS 4349.3 timber pest inspection. Subfloor bearers, external decking, window frames, and any timber in contact with soil or subject to water retention are the most common decay locations in Brisbane homes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ig rv d4\">\n        <div class=\"ig-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M2 20h20M5 20V8l7-5 7 5v12\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <h3>Conducive conditions assessment<\/h3>\n        <p>Conditions that increase the risk of future termite attack are identified: inadequate subfloor ventilation, timber-to-soil contact, moisture accumulation near the building perimeter, dense garden mulch against the walls, and the absence of or gaps in an existing termite barrier. These are documented in the report as risk factors even when no active pest activity is found, giving the buyer a picture of the property's ongoing termite risk profile.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- EQUIPMENT -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"equip-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Inspection Equipment<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"equip-h\">Equipment Used in a Pre-Purchase Pest Inspection<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:660px;margin-top:8px\">A pre-purchase inspection uses more than visual assessment. These instruments are the standard toolkit for an AS 4349.3 inspection in Brisbane.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"equip-grid\">\n      <div class=\"eq rv d1\"><div class=\"eq-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"3\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"21\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"21\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Thermal imaging camera<\/h3><p>Detects temperature differentials inside wall cavities. Active termite workings and moisture ingress show as temperature anomalies requiring follow-up investigation.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"eq rv d2\"><div class=\"eq-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 2c4 4 8 5 8 10a8 8 0 0 1-16 0c0-5 4-6 8-10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Moisture meter<\/h3><p>Measures moisture content in wall linings, framing, and timber surfaces. Elevated moisture readings indicate conditions conducive to termite activity or timber decay.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"eq rv d3\"><div class=\"eq-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 12h-4l-3 9L9 3l-3 9H2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Termite detection device<\/h3><p>Electronic listening devices (Termatrac or equivalent) detect termite movement sounds and microwave reflections inside wall cavities without drilling or surface damage.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"eq rv d4\"><div class=\"eq-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Sounding probe<\/h3><p>Manual tapping of timber surfaces to detect hollow sections. The distinctive sound of termite-damaged hollow timber is the most reliable detection method in accessible areas.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"eq rv d1\"><div class=\"eq-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M9 3H5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v4m6-6h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v4M9 3v18m0 0h10a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V9M9 21H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V9m0 0h18\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Inspection torch and mirror<\/h3><p>High-intensity lighting for subfloor, roof void, and internal cavity inspection. Telescopic mirror for low-clearance subfloor and tight roof void sections.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"eq rv d2\"><div class=\"eq-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Digital reporting system<\/h3><p>Findings documented on-site in the inspection software. Report generated from site data and delivered to the buyer within 24 hours of inspection completion.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- REPORT CONTENTS -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"report-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">What the AS 4349.3 Report Contains<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"report-h\">What a Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Report Documents<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:660px;margin-top:8px\">The report is a legal document accepted by banks, lenders, conveyancers, and courts. It must contain specific sections under AS 4349.3 to be valid for property purchase purposes.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"report-layout\">\n      <div class=\"rep-sections\">\n        <div class=\"rs rv d1\"><div class=\"rs-n\">1<\/div><div><h3>Property details and inspection scope<\/h3><p>Address, date, inspector name and licence number, access conditions, weather on the day, and areas inspected vs areas not accessed with reasons.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rs rv d2\"><div class=\"rs-n\">2<\/div><div><h3>Termite findings<\/h3><p>Location, species (where identifiable), apparent extent, and condition of any termite activity found. Photographed and mapped to a property diagram. Class rating of risk.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rs rv d3\"><div class=\"rs-n\">3<\/div><div><h3>Wood-boring beetle findings<\/h3><p>Location, species class, active vs historical assessment based on frass presence. Structural significance rating.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rs rv d4\"><div class=\"rs-n\">4<\/div><div><h3>Wood decay findings<\/h3><p>Location, extent, apparent cause (moisture source), and structural significance assessment. Includes external decking, subfloor, and window frame rot.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rs rv d1\"><div class=\"rs-n\">5<\/div><div><h3>Conducive conditions<\/h3><p>Moisture problems, inadequate ventilation, timber-to-soil contact, mulch against walls, barrier gaps. Rated by risk level.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"rs rv d2\"><div class=\"rs-n\">6<\/div><div><h3>Recommendations<\/h3><p>Treatment recommendations for any findings, with urgency rating. Ongoing prevention recommendations. For barrier installation, a separate treatment quote is provided on request.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"rep-note rv d2\">\n        <div class=\"rn-hd\">What makes a report bank-acceptable<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rn-items\">\n          <div class=\"rn-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Prepared under AS 4349.3 (referenced in the report header)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"rn-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Inspector's full name and licence number on the report<\/div>\n          <div class=\"rn-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Dated within the lender's required inspection window (typically 90 days of settlement)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"rn-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Property address on the report matching the contract of sale<\/div>\n          <div class=\"rn-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Report addresses inaccessible areas and scope limitations explicitly<\/div>\n          <div class=\"rn-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Report delivered in PDF within 24 hours and available for lender submission<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- COMBINED INSPECTION -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"combined-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Combined Building and Pest Inspection<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"combined-h\">Should You Book a Combined Building and Pest Inspection?<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:660px;margin-top:8px\">Most Brisbane property buyers book both a building inspection and a pest inspection before committing to a purchase. Whether to combine them or book separately depends on whether a single dual-qualified inspector is available for the property.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"combined-strip rv\">\n      <div class=\"cs-hd\">Combined inspection from $480-$680 vs separate inspections at $630-$920<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cs-txt\">A dual-qualified inspector (licensed in both building and pest) attending in one visit costs $480-$680 total. Arranging a separate building inspector ($350-$500) and a separate pest inspector ($280-$420) for different visits costs $630-$920 and requires coordinating two separate access appointments. The combined inspection also produces a single coordinated report that addresses both structural and pest findings together, which is easier for solicitors and buyers to assess. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/building-and-pest\/\" style=\"color:var(--g)\">combined building and pest inspection page<\/a> for detail on what is included.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PRICING -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"price-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Pricing<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"price-h\">Pre-Purchase Pest Inspection Cost Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:660px;margin-top:8px\">All inspections include thermal imaging camera assessment, moisture meter readings, sounding probe and electronic detection where warranted, and an AS 4349.3-compliant written report within 24 hours.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"tbl-wrap rv\">\n      <table class=\"pt\" aria-label=\"Pre-purchase pest inspection cost Brisbane\">\n        <thead><tr><th>Property type<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>Standard house (3-4 bed, slab-on-ground)<\/td><td class=\"price\">$280-$320<\/td><td>Full inspection including roof void. Report within 24 hours.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Standard house with subfloor void<\/td><td class=\"price\">$300-$360<\/td><td>Subfloor inspection adds time. Inspection time approximately 90 minutes.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Large house (4+ bed, multiple outbuildings)<\/td><td class=\"price\">$340-$420<\/td><td>Extended inspection area. Complex roof void or multiple structures.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Apartment or unit<\/td><td class=\"price\">$220-$280<\/td><td>Accessible areas only. No subfloor. Roof void typically inaccessible.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Combined building and pest inspection<\/td><td class=\"price\">$480-$680<\/td><td>Single dual-qualified inspector. One report. Better value than two separate inspections.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">FAQ<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"faq-h\">Pre-Purchase Pest Inspection FAQ<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How much does a pre-purchase pest inspection cost in Brisbane?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Standard 3-4 bedroom house $280-$320. Houses with subfloor $300-$360. Large properties with outbuildings $340-$420. Apartment $220-$280. Combined building and pest $480-$680. All include AS 4349.3-compliant report within 24 hours. Call 0406 178 471 to book.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Is the AS 4349.3 report accepted by banks?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Yes. All major Australian banks and lenders accept AS 4349.3-compliant timber pest inspection reports. The report must be dated within the lender's required inspection window (typically 90 days of settlement), include the inspector's licence number, and reference the property address matching the contract of sale. Our reports are delivered in PDF within 24 hours and are formatted for lender submission.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How long does the inspection take?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">45-90 minutes for a standard 3-4 bedroom house depending on access, subfloor presence, and extent of garden structures. The property must have full access including the roof void and any outbuildings. Locked or blocked areas cannot be inspected and are noted as inaccessible in the report.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">What happens if termites or damage are found?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">A positive finding does not automatically mean the purchase should not proceed. The report identifies the location and apparent extent of any findings. The buyer can then negotiate a price reduction, request vendor remediation before settlement, or withdraw from the contract. We provide a treatment or remediation cost estimate immediately after the inspection on request to help the buyer assess the financial impact of any findings.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Is a combined building and pest inspection better value?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Yes for most buyers. A combined inspection from $480-$680 costs less than arranging a building inspector ($350-$500) and a pest inspector ($280-$420) separately, which totals $630-$920. It also requires only one access appointment and produces a single coordinated report. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/building-and-pest\/\">building and pest inspection page<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">What does the thermal imaging camera detect?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Thermal cameras detect temperature differentials inside wall cavities. Active termite workings generate a small heat signature from colony biological activity. Moisture ingress also shows as a temperature anomaly. Thermal imaging does not penetrate walls but identifies areas requiring follow-up with a moisture meter or probe. Results depend on the temperature differential on the day of inspection.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Does the vendor need to be present?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">No. The vendor does not need to be present, but the property must be fully accessible. Access is typically coordinated through the selling agent. Any areas locked or blocked by stored goods at the time of inspection cannot be assessed and are recorded as inaccessible in the report. Inaccessible areas are a limitation of the report scope.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:20px;display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap\" class=\"rv\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/building-and-pest\/\" style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:var(--g);font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px\">Building and pest inspection <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/termites\/inspections\/\" style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:var(--g);font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px\">Annual termite inspections <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/inspections\/\" style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:var(--g);font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px\">All inspections <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cta\" aria-label=\"Book pre-purchase pest inspection Brisbane\">\n  <div class=\"wrap cta-in\">\n    <div class=\"cta-txt\"><h2>Pre-Purchase Pest Inspection. AS 4349.3. 24hr Reports. 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