Building Inspection Cost in the Redlands
A building inspection in the Redlands costs $550 inc GST per stage, and $660 inc GST for a practical completion (PCI) inspection on homes under 220m². The Redlands mixes established bayside suburbs with newer growth estates around Redland Bay, and its mild coastal setting adds a durability angle worth knowing about. This page sets out the pricing and the local factors.
Every inspection is performed personally by Adam Gates, QBCC Licence 1318443, with a same-day standards-referenced report for most inspections.
Book an InspectionStages $550 · PCI from $660 · No Redlands travel surcharge · Same-day reports
Redlands building inspection prices
| Stage | When to book | Fee (inc GST) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Pour Slab | 24-72 hours before pour | $550 | Cannot be redone once poured |
| Frame | Frame up, before linings | $550 | Bracing, tie-downs, durable fixings |
| Pre-Plaster (Lockup) | Before plasterboard | $550 | Rough-ins complete |
| Waterproofing | After membrane, before tile | $550 | AS 3740 wet areas |
| PCI (under 220m²) | 1-2 weeks before handover | $660 | Finishes, weatherproofing, drainage |
| 11-Month Warranty | Month 10-11 post-handover | $550 | Settlement + durability |
Re-inspection is charged at 50% of the original stage fee. See our PCI inspection and construction stage inspections for what each stage covers.
What building in the Redlands changes about your inspection
Mild coastal durability. The Redlands is a bayside environment — less aggressive than open-ocean coast, but still enough to make durability provisions matter on bayfront and island-facing lots. Corrosion-resistant fixings, coating classes on steel components, and sound flashing and weatherproofing detail all get checked at frame (see the steel frame and timber frame checklists) and again at PCI.
New estates versus established suburbs. Redland Bay's growth estates are greenfield builds where pre-pour fill, compaction and drainage are the priority, while the established suburbs of Cleveland, Victoria Point and Wellington Point tend toward infill and custom work on known ground. The inspection focus shifts accordingly — but the principle is the same: verify the built work against the engineered design for your specific lot.
Finished-ground drainage. As with any new estate, the interface between your builder's finished ground levels and the surrounding land is where drainage most often fails. At PCI we measure finished levels, check downpipe and stormwater connections, and photograph any point where water is directed toward the slab.
Redlands suburbs and estates we inspect
Plus Capalaba, Thornlands, Ormiston, Birkdale, Alexandra Hills and the Redland Bay growth estates — all within our standard service area with no callout charge.
Know what each inspection covers
Redlands inspection cost FAQs
How much does a building inspection cost in the Redlands?
Individual stage inspections (pre-pour, frame, pre-plaster, waterproofing) are $550 inc GST each. A practical completion (PCI) inspection is $660 inc GST for homes under 220m² — larger homes are quoted. Every inspection is performed personally by Adam Gates, QBCC Licence 1318443, with a same-day standards-referenced report for most inspections.
Do you cover the Redlands and Redland Bay?
Yes. The Redlands — Cleveland, Victoria Point, Wellington Point, Capalaba, Thornlands, Ormiston and the Redland Bay growth area — is part of our South East Queensland service area. No separate callout charge on top of the inspection fees.
Does the bayside location affect the inspection?
The Redlands is a mild coastal environment rather than a severe one. That still means paying attention to durability provisions — corrosion-resistant fixings and weatherproofing detail — particularly on bayfront and island-facing lots. We check these at frame and PCI stage against the relevant standards.
Which Redlands estates and suburbs do you inspect?
We inspect new builds across the established Redlands suburbs — Cleveland, Victoria Point, Wellington Point, Thornlands, Ormiston — and the newer growth estates around Redland Bay, including Shoreline. Every stage from pre-pour to PCI.
Which stage matters most?
Pre-pour is the only inspection that cannot be redone, so it is the highest-value single stage on any build. If you can only book two, book pre-pour and PCI — the start and the finish of the build.
Book your Redlands inspection
QBCC licensed. Same-day reports for most inspections. Bayside coverage.
Book an InspectionOr call us directly on 07 3180 8041 · 5.0 ★ on Google · 71 reviews