Driven by Method, Logic, and Integrity.

Academic Building Inspections Geelong

Comprehensive Property & Building Inspections

More than 3,500 home inspections have been succesfully completed.

VBA Registered (DB-L1511)
Licensed in Timber Pest (MPLTC3229T).

Methodical. Precise. Professional.

Your property is a major investment, protect it with an inspection you can trust. Academic Building Inspections delivers the precise, comprehensive data you need to make informed decisions.

Clarity: Highly detailed reports that give you confidence in what you are buying.
Risk Reduction: Defects are clearly exposed, giving you the necessary evidence required to renegotiate terms or walk away from a bad deal.
Peace of Mind: Move forward with confidence in your purchase.

Building Inspections. Elevated Standards.

Clients Say....

Luc Beeming

Absolutely outstanding service from Academic Building Inspections. The inspection was incredibly thorough, and the report was detailed, clear and comprehensive. Easily the best building inspection we've ever had. He was also prompt, professional and polite throughout the entire process. It's clear he takes great pride in his work and genuinely cares about providing a quality service. Couldn't recommend him highly enough!

Katherine Edwards

Richie provided a prompt and thorough building and pest inspection. Very reasonably priced and had the report back in great time. Upon calling for advise post report was easy to speak too and was very reasonable with discussing the houses condition. Richie was also very easily contactable. Would absolutely 100 percent recommend.

Damo JS

Richard inspected our newly built deck and veranda. He was thorough, efficient and polite. His reports were professional, easy to read and contained concise recommendations which included an array of photographs. Importantly for me he was more then happy to assist in after service questions, which I was very grateful for.

Bessie Beggs

Incredibly knowledgeable in areas we have no experience in, was essential in purchasing our property. Efficient and easy to book in with.

Thomas Scoulidis

Professional, thorough and provided extra information/guidance which was very helpful.

Sarah Cuskelly

Richard provided us with an excellent service, one which gave us the confidence to make an informed decision. In addition to the detailed building and pest inspection report, which was both comprehensive and easy to understand, Richard took the time to explain the basis of his findings and to communicate in simple language what the issue was and how it may best be managed. Richard’s thorough approach demonstrated his knowledge and experience. I highly recommend Richard and would definitely use him again if the need arises.

Punarjit Singh

Thorough and Accurate Reporting I highly recommend Academic Building Inspections. Richard conducted a pre-purchase building and pest inspection for us, and his written report was exceptionally detailed, comprehensive, and clear. He meticulously documented every issue, including complex structural concerns and under-floor variations, providing clear photographic evidence for everything. Thanks to the bulletproof accuracy and clear definitions in his written report, we were able to make the right decision for our portfolio and protect our wealth. If you want an inspector who provides a highly thorough, standard-compliant document that truly protects a buyer, Richard is the person to hire. Fantastic service!

Sheree Falzon

Absolutely fantastic, very efficient, timely, very knowledgable in the areas required. Would definitely use again! Thankyou

Srinivas Pitta

I highly recommend Richard for building inspections. He did a fantastic job and was extremely thorough and professional throughout the inspection. What impressed me most was his attention to detail. He took the time to carefully inspect the property and provided a comprehensive report that was clear, detailed, and very helpful in understanding the condition of the property. I would happily recommend Richard to anyone looking for a reliable and thorough building inspector. Thanks, Richard.

Hannah Emmelhainz

Richard was so prompt, thorough and patient with our pre purchase house inspection. He took the time to call us discussing his findings as well as explaining all of the details. We would highly recommend him and would use him again.

Nav Leap Property

Top tier!!! Richie is my go to B&P inspector in Geelong for myself and my clients. He is extremely approachable, prompt, answers all queries, and can talk you through his findings at length. Highly recommended. Thanks, Nav

Catherine McMahon

Richard was incredibly thorough with the building and pest inspection. He was also very responsive and flexible with timing of the inspection. His report was detailed and easy to understand given the discrepancies were described in detail with supporting photos or diagrams. Best of all he also provided a comprehensive list of trades to.support any work required to rectify defects. I would highly recommend Richard for building and pest imdpections.

Rowhulla Olomi

Very thorough inspection with a high level of attention to detail. Thank you

Chris Stephens

Super thorough report and Richard explained everything to us via phone also. Super fast to book inspection. Cannot fault!

Monica Tripodi

Ritchie was fantastic, very thorough and was happy to talk us through everything. We also received the report within a day which was great.

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About The Owner

When you choose Academic Building Inspections, you gain the peace of mind that comes with over 3,500 successfully completed inspections.

We are confident you will be completely satisfied with our service.

The "Academic" Difference

Comprehensive Building Inspections for Any Property

Personal Support

We handle "bad news" personally. If we find an issue, we explain the situation and refer you to trusted trades for possible solutions.

Methodical by Nature

Scale never compromises our scrutiny. We take the time to investigate what others overlook.

Advanced Technology

We use expertise and tech like moisture meters, drones and laser levels to find what the naked eye misses.

Frequently Asked Questions.

How quickly can I get my report?

We typically organise inspections within 1–3 days. Your easy-to-read PDF report is delivered the following morning.

What if the report contains "bad news"?

We call you personally to explain the findings and offer solutions/trade referrals so you can make an informed decision without “freaking out.”

Can I call you to discuss the findings?

Absolutely—in fact, this is normal. You can call us for clarification as many times as you need.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We are VBA Registered (DB-L1511), Licensed in Timber Pest (MPLTC3229T), and hold full Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance.

The house is only a few years old and still under builder's warranty. Do l really need an inspection?

Definitely yes. Many buyers assume a builder’s warranty covers everything, but certain factors-like improper landscaping can actually void that warranty. Furthermore, if the property does have major hidden defects, discovering them after you buy, may mean entering a stressful, costly dispute with the builder. Getting an inspection now gives you the facts before you take on that risk.