A pre-purchase building inspection is broad and primarily visual. Plumbing needs licensed testing. Most building inspectors are not licensed plumbers. They cannot legally test, repair, or certify plumbing.

A pre-purchase building inspection typically will never:

❌Scope sewer or stormwater with a CCTV camera.

❌Pressure-test pipes or measure static and dynamic pressure.

❌Diagnose water hammer and its causes.

❌Verify hot-water safety valves and tempering performance.

❌Leak-test gas lines or confirm appliance connections.

❌Assess high-rise stacks, risers, plant rooms, or roof drainage.

❌Check commercial backflow devices or trade-waste compliance.

❌Test stormwater flow paths under peak conditions.

💡Many of the costliest post-settlement surprises are plumbing-related.

✅ 🧠A dedicated Gold Coast pre-purchase plumbing inspection provides risk ratings, likely costs, and negotiation leverage so you can buy with your eyes open.

Local conditions stress plumbing, salt air corrodes metals, summer storms flood flat sites, and steep Tamborine blocks strain drainage. Pre-purchase checks prevent financial shocks.

We inspect:

♻️Houses and townhouses

♻️High-rise and mid-rise apartments

♻️Duplexes and villas

♻️Commercial premises, shops, cafés, warehouses, salons, and offices

Ownership boundaries matter. We focus on the internal plumbing. We note your responsibilities and ensure your ability to isolate your water supply is under your control. Common-property defects go to the body corporate.

We assess business-critical plumbing, check trade-waste fixtures, backflow devices, and hot water capacity, and flag compliance and downtime risks.

We assess:

✅Water supply, pressure, and valves

✅Fixtures, taps, and appliances

✅Hot water units and tempering valves

✅Gas pipework and appliances

✅Roof plumbing and downpipes

✅Sewer and stormwater systems

✅Pumps, pits, and overland flow risks

Yes, if requested and where access allows. Cameras expose roots, cracks, sags, and joint failures. You see the evidence in photos or video.

We test static and dynamic pressure where safe, identify spikes and hammer risks, and recommend pressure limiting where needed.

We check for legal compliance, size, condition, safety valves, tempering valves, and leak points. We assess your connection and controls for the central plant in high-rise towers and commercial buildings.

Depending on the report booked we inspect gutters, downpipes, sumps, and overflows from safe access. We look for ponding, corrosion, and blocked or undersized outlets.

Yes. We complete non-destructive leak checks on accessible lines and appliances. Safety takes priority on every site.

We identify device types and conditions, flag risks, and set testing due dates. Council compliance testing may require a certified program.

Depending on the report booked we will guide document checks on request. We ask for recent plumbing notices, camera reports, insurance claims, and maintenance logs and note gaps.

Yes, we work across the border, which matters for Tweed properties. We have a contractor licenses for Queensland QBCC Plumbing Licence 78167 and for New South Wales DFT Plumbing Licence 226900C. We note requirements and recommend compliant solutions.

Most homes take 1-2 hours on-site, but high-rise lots and commercial sites can take longer. Access affects timing.

We need owner or agent approval. Clear access to wet areas, roof spaces, meters, pits, and plant rooms speeds the job.

You receive a plain-English report with photos. The findings show risk, cause, and impact. We also provide practical repair pathways.

Yes. One coordinated visit reduces disruption. With permission, we can share findings, so you get a complete picture faster.

We explain urgency and consequences, outline repair options, and provide typical cost ranges. You can renegotiate or plan the work.

Yes. We can provide fixed-scope quotes for visible defects. Complex repairs may need further investigation or design.

We avoid destructive testing without written consent. Hidden sections without access can limit cameras, and we do not certify fire systems.

Yes. We cover the Gold Coast, Tweed, and Tamborine Mountain. Ask about nearby locations. We schedule to meet contract dates.

We prioritise cooling-off periods. Same-week bookings are common. Reports are delivered promptly after site work depending on their complexity.

Price depends on size, access, and complexity. High-rise and commercial sites vary more. Ask for a fixed quote upfront