A general building inspector can tell you what they see. A chartered engineer can tell you why it's 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 across VIC, NSW, QLD and SA. Our inspectors are locally based in each metro area, covering central suburbs and surrounding regions. Same-week availability is typically available across all four 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 written from the outset to be defensible and VCAT-compliant.

We typically offer same-week availability across all four cities. Reports are delivered within 24–48 hours of the inspection. If you're under contract and need a fast turnaround, let us know when you book and we'll 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.