Start with a standard inspection.
Upgrade only if needed.
Whether you're buying, building, renovating or in a dispute — our engineers cover every stage of your property journey.
Pre-purchase, pre-sale, strata, defect investigation and engineering assessments for any existing residential or commercial property.
Explore this service →Pre-works condition surveys, design reviews, stage inspections and 18-month warranty monitoring — all engineer-led for high-risk old/new interface zones.
Explore this service →Your builder's inspector works for the builder. Ours works for you. Engineer-led stage inspections from footing pre-pour through to final PCI.
Explore this service →Document existing conditions, monitor during works and provide comparison reports for excavation, boundary works and demolition on neighbouring sites.
Explore this service →Three clear steps designed to give you confidence and control over your property.
Inspect
Book online or call 1800 796 776. A Chartered Engineer will be matched to your job and confirm same-week availability.
Report
One thorough site visit. All data, photos, measurements and observations captured by a qualified engineer.
Protect
Receive your report and choose the level that suits your needs. Upgrade to a formal engineering report anytime — no second inspection required.
One inspection collects everything. You decide the report level now — or upgrade later. No second visit required.
Ideal for general-purpose due diligence. Clear, readable defect summary for buyers and owners.
More detail and greater clarity. Causation notes, risk context and guidance on next steps.
Full engineering analysis and recommendations. For complex defects, structural concerns or informed decision-making.
For disputes, legal proceedings and VCAT matters. Compliant expert witness format by a Chartered Engineer.
Wherever you're buying, building or renovating — our chartered engineers are there. We operate nationally, with locally-based inspectors across every major metro and surrounding region.
Every inspection is conducted by a chartered, registered engineer — not a trades-based inspector. Here's who you'll be working with.
A factual, qualification-based comparison — not marketing. Here's what changes when your inspector is actually an engineer.
| Capability | Standard Building Inspector | Our Inspectors |
|---|---|---|
| Provide engineering opinion | ✗ | ✓ |
| Diagnose structural behaviour | Limited | ✓ |
| Assess causation (why cracks/leaks occur) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recommend structural rectification | Must refer | ✓ |
| Upgrade report without reinspection | Usually not | ✓ |
| Produce dispute-ready expert reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Chartered professional registration | Not required | ✓ |
| National Engineering Register listed | ✗ | ✓ |
| Personal professional liability | Limited | ✓ |
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Real feedback from homebuyers, investors and property owners across Australia.
"We found cracking in the walls of a property we were about to buy. The BINM engineer didn't just flag it — he explained exactly what was causing it, how serious it was, and gave us a cost estimate to fix it. We used that to negotiate $18,000 off the price."
"I had three stage inspections on our new build. Every time the engineer found things the builder's own inspector missed. The pre-plaster inspection alone found waterproofing issues that would have been an absolute nightmare to fix after plastering."
"We had a neighbour start excavation right on our boundary. BINM did a dilapidation survey before works started and then monitored during construction. When minor cracking appeared we had the engineering evidence we needed. Absolute peace of mind."
Everything you need to know about engineer-led building inspections.
A general building inspector can tell you what they see. A chartered engineer can tell you why it is happening, how serious it is, and what to do about it — all in the same visit. At BINM, you start with the engineer, so you never need a costly second opinion. When a standard inspector finds cracking, they write "refer to structural engineer." When a BINM engineer finds cracking, they assess the mechanism, risk level and recommended action — in the same report.
Yes. We provide engineer-led building inspections nationwide. Our inspectors are locally based across Australia's major metro areas and surrounding regions, with same-week availability in all major cities.
Yes. Our reports are written and signed by chartered, registered engineers who carry the professional accountability, ethics obligations and insurance to produce dispute-ready expert reports. Standard building inspection reports produced by non-engineers are generally not accepted as expert evidence. BINM reports are structured to meet this standard from day one.
We typically offer same-week availability across all major Australian cities. Reports are delivered within 24 to 48 hours of the inspection. If you are under contract and need a fast turnaround, let us know when you book and we will prioritise your inspection.
Our general engineer-led building inspection is market-priced — comparable to what standard inspectors charge, but delivered by a chartered engineer. Additional services (drone roof, floor level survey, engineering-level reports, VCAT reports) are available as add-ons. Get a specific quote for your property type and location using the form above.
Yes. Pre-auction inspections are one of our most common requests. We coordinate access with the agent, complete the inspection promptly, and deliver your report in time for you to make an informed decision before auction day. Contact us as early as possible to secure your preferred date.
VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal) — and equivalent bodies in other states — require expert reports to be produced by qualified professionals with personal accountability. Only engineers on the National Engineering Register meet this standard. A standard building inspector's report will not hold up in a building dispute. BINM reports are structured to meet this standard from day one, even if you never end up needing it.
Yes — this is Stream 3 of our services. We attend at mandatory stages (footing pre-pour, slab check, structural frame, pre-handover PCI) and optional checkpoints (waterproofing, pre-plaster, fix/lock-up). Our engineers are independent of your builder, giving you objective oversight at every stage.
