Buying or building south of Melbourne? Get clear, reliable building and pest inspections from a registered builder with 30+ years’ experience — with a detailed report delivered within 24 hours.
Trusted by home buyers, investors, builders, agents and conveyancers across Melbourne’s south.
From a pre-purchase building and pest inspection to owner-builder defect reports, we cover every stage of buying, building and selling. Every job is carried out personally by Brett Maslen — a registered builder and licensed timber pest inspector — and backed by a clear, detailed report within 24 hours.
Uncover hidden structural defects and timber pest activity before you buy — one combined report by a registered builder and fully licensed timber pest inspector.
Independent checks at each construction stage, catching defects and poor workmanship before they’re built over.
Practical Completion Inspections that document defects and omissions so your builder fixes them before handover.
Selling? Spot issues before buyers do, fix them upfront and avoid last-minute price drops at the negotiating table.
Independent inspection reports for insurance claims and assessments, clearly documenting damage, its cause and the property’s condition.
The mandatory defects report owner-builders need before selling within 6 years 6 months of completion, prepared to meet Section 137B of the Building Act.
Run by Brett Maslen, a registered builder with over 30 years’ hands-on experience, Leading Building Inspections South East delivers thorough, independent inspections south of Melbourne, including the South East and the Mornington Peninsula. Every report is clear, jargon-free and backed by genuine building knowledge.
Inspections carried out by a registered builder with 30+ years on the tools.
Your detailed report is delivered within 24 hours of the inspection, so you can move on your decision quickly.
Easy-to-read reports with clear photos, video and practical advice.
Fully independent and unbiased — we work for you, not the seller.
Every inspection is a thorough, top-to-bottom assessment of the property — not a quick walk-through. Here’s what we examine, and what lands in your inbox at the end of it.
Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, stairs and wet areas checked for cracking, movement, water damage and safety issues.
Cladding, brickwork, render, eaves, balconies and decks assessed for defects, deterioration and structural concerns.
Roof coverings, flashings and gutters, then into the roof space for framing, sarking and insulation.
Footings, stumps or piers, bearers, joists and subfloor ventilation checked for movement, moisture and damage.
Retaining walls, paths, driveways, steps, fencing and surface drainage reviewed for safety and condition.
Garages, carports, sheds and other structures inspected for structural integrity and defects.
Moisture meters used across wet areas, walls and the subfloor to identify damp, leaks and water ingress you can't see.
Thermal imaging and moisture meters help detect active termite presence and the conditions that make timber pest damage likely.
Everything captured in a clear, jargon-free report with photos and video, inspected to AS 4349.1 and delivered within 24 hours.
You’ll have your detailed report within 24 hours of the inspection — no waiting around when there’s a decision to make.
Inspections by Brett Maslen — a registered builder who knows exactly what to look for.
Received a quote elsewhere? We’ll match it. Quality, independent service at a fair and competitive rate.
Clear reports with photos and video, inspected to Australian Standard AS 4349.1.
From booking to report, we keep every step clear, fast and easy.
Call or text Brett, tell us the property, and we’ll confirm pricing and timing on the spot. No drawn-out back-and-forth.
Whoever holds the keys, we coordinate it — the selling agent on a pre-purchase, the builder or site supervisor for a stage or handover inspection, or you directly if it’s your own place. We arrange access and lock in your appointment so you don’t have to chase anyone.
We complete a thorough on-site inspection and have your detailed report back to you within 24 hours.
Your inspections are carried out by Brett Maslen, a registered builder with more than 30 years’ experience in the building industry.
Cost depends on the size and type of property. We offer competitive pricing and a price match guarantee — request a free quote and we'll confirm the price upfront.
We deliver your detailed report within 24 hours of the inspection.
We cover all areas south of Melbourne, including the South East suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula — Botanic Ridge, Cranbourne, Berwick, Pakenham, Officer, Clyde, Langwarrin, Carrum Downs, Somerville and Lyndhurst and surrounds.
Call or text Brett on 0425 818 955, or request a free quote online.
Yes — Brett is a registered builder and a fully licensed timber pest inspector, so your building and timber pest checks are completed in the one visit. It saves you money and gives you a complete picture of the property.
Book a building and pest inspection with Brett today and buy or build with total confidence.
Brett Maslen – over 30 years’ hands-on experience.
