If you’re buying or selling a home on the Gold Coast, a building and pest inspection is one of the most important steps you’ll take before signing anything. Most companies send one inspector to check both the structure and the timber pest side of things. At Top Dog Property Inspections, we do it differently, so our clients walk away with a clearer picture of exactly what they’re buying.
Two Inspectors, Two Sets of Eyes
Two specialists complete every inspection together: a registered builder and a registered termite and timber pest professional. Our builders have worked on the Gold Coast for over 40 years, and our pest team operates as a dedicated termite management, detection and prevention specialist through Top Dog Pest Control.
Most building and pest companies rely on a single inspector who is strong in one area and has done a short course in the other. Two genuine specialists working side by side give you a far more reliable result. As we go through a property, we compare notes, fact-check each other’s findings, and draw on each other’s experience. If there’s a mould issue, a water problem, or something structural, our builder can explain how the property was likely built and where the weak point is, so we can tell you not just what we found, but why it happened and what to do about it.
Two Full Reports for One Affordable Price
Because you’re getting two specialists, you might expect to pay double. You don’t. Every client receives two separate, independent reports for one invoice: a full building report covering everything from a loose towel rail to signs of subsidence, and a separate timber pest inspection report.
A timber pest inspection is not the same as a simple termite check. We assess mould, fungal decay, water ingress, borers, and termites, along with the conditions around the property that could allow any of these issues to develop. Two thorough, independent reports give buyers and sellers a genuinely complete picture, all for one great affordable price.
What Actually Happens During an Inspection
A typical Gold Coast Building and Pest Inspection on a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home takes between one and one and a half hours to do properly, and we always allow extra time afterwards to walk you through what we found. We start outside, working around every external area of the property and photographing anything worth noting, big or small. Then we move room by room through the interior using infrared cameras, moisture meters, sounding devices and radar units to check every element of the home.
The Number One Issue We Find
People often assume we’ll find termites or subsidence on every inspection. Those issues do come up, but less often than you’d think. The biggest issue we see, more than anything else, is water: roof leaks, poor drainage around the property, and moisture building up inside the home.
Water is almost always the first sign of a bigger problem. It can lead to termites, subsidence, and mould and fungal decay. That’s why we carry moisture meters and infrared cameras on every job, so we can catch water issues early, before they affect your decision to buy or sell.
Termites Don’t Have to Be a Deal Breaker
Because Top Dog also operates as a fully licensed timber pest company, we don’t just detect termites; we can explain calmly and clearly what it means, what needs to happen next, and how to fix it. In most cases, clients who find out a home has termites engage us to carry out the rectification work and go ahead with the purchase anyway.
We Tell You the Truth, Every Time
One question we get asked more than you’d expect is whether we can find enough wrong with a property to help someone negotiate the price down. The answer is always no. Our business is built on integrity. If something’s wrong, we’ll tell you. If a home is in great shape, we’ll tell you that too, and honestly, there’s nothing better than telling a client they’ve found themselves an absolute cracker of a home.
Book Your Building and Pest Inspection Today
Don’t leave your biggest investment to chance. Get two independent, specialist reports from a registered builder and a registered termite professional for one great affordable price.
Call Top Dog Pest Control now on 1800 737 836 or email info@topdogpestcontrol.com.au to book your building and pest inspection anywhere on the Gold Coast.
