Looking for a iSPECT Building Inspections Alternative in Brisbane?

    iSPECT is one of Brisbane's most visible inspection companies online. If you're building a new home in SEQ and want to understand the difference a specialist makes, here's a direct comparison.

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    QBCC Lic. 1318443 · New Builds Only · Adam Gates — Every Inspection · From $660

    iSPECT Building Inspections vs VG Inspect

    iSPECT Building Inspections is a national multi-inspector operation with offices across Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. They conduct building, pest, pre-purchase and new home stage inspections.

    iSPECT Building Inspections
    VG Inspect
    Inspector model
    Multiple inspectors — varies per booking
    Adam Gates personally — every inspection
    Specialisation
    Building, pest, pre-purchase and new builds
    New construction only
    QBCC Licence
    Company licensed
    QBCC Lic. 1318443 — Adam Gates
    Coverage
    Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich
    All of Brisbane & SEQ
    PCI price
    From $440 + GST
    From $660 inc. GST — no hidden fees
    Frame inspection price
    From $400
    From $550
    Report turnaround
    24 hours
    24 hours guaranteed
    New build focus
    One service among many
    Entire business — only new builds

    Why new home buyers in SEQ choose VG Inspect

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    You know your inspector before you book

    With iSPECT, the inspector assigned to your job varies. With VG Inspect, Adam Gates attends every inspection — QBCC Lic. 1318443. Same standard, every time.

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    New builds are our entire business

    iSPECT inspects pre-purchase, established homes, commercial properties and new builds. VG Inspect inspects new construction only. That singular focus means deeper knowledge of builder patterns, estate conditions and stage-specific defects.

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    QBCC depth in every report

    VG Inspect reports reference specific QBCC Standards and Tolerances clauses and National Construction Code sections for every defect — giving you the formal basis to require builder rectification.

    The Adam Difference

    Adam Gates personally attends every inspection — QBCC Licence 1318443. One inspector. One standard. No subcontractors. No surprises.

    You know exactly who is walking your site before you book.

    We only inspect new homes. That's our edge.

    iSPECT Building Inspections conducts inspections across multiple property types. VG Inspect does one thing: new construction inspections in SEQ. That focus means Adam knows every builder, every estate, every common defect pattern in new Queensland homes. Depth over breadth.

    Inspection types & pricing

    PCI / Handover

    $660

    Before you accept the keys. The most critical inspection.

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    Construction Stage

    $550 / stage

    Pre-pour · Slab · Frame · Lock-up · Pre-paint.

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    Warranty Inspection

    From $550

    Use your 12-month builder warranty before it expires.

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    ★★★★★

    5.0 on Google

    QBCC Licence 1318443 · Fully Insured · No Subcontractors

    iSPECT Building Inspections vs VG Inspect FAQs

    How does VG Inspect compare to iSPECT for a PCI inspection in Brisbane?

    Both conduct PCI inspections across Brisbane and SEQ. VG Inspect's key differences are exclusive new build specialisation, Adam Gates attending personally on every job, and report content that references specific QBCC Standards and Tolerances clauses for every defect found.

    Is VG Inspect more expensive than iSPECT?

    VG Inspect's PCI starts from $660 vs iSPECT's $440 + GST. VG Inspect's price includes GST and the depth of report referencing QBCC S&T and NCC for every defect — giving you enforceable documentation to use directly with your builder.

    Does iSPECT specialise in new builds?

    iSPECT conducts new home stage inspections as one of several service types. VG Inspect's entire business is new construction inspections — it is the only type of inspection we conduct.

    Who will conduct my inspection if I book VG Inspect instead of iSPECT?

    Adam Gates — QBCC Licence 1318443 — attends every VG Inspect inspection personally. You can verify his licence on the QBCC public register before you book.

    Does VG Inspect cover the same areas as iSPECT in Brisbane?

    Yes — VG Inspect covers all of Brisbane and SEQ including Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, Redlands and surrounding regions.

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