Building and Pest Inspection
nounbuild·ing and pest in·spec·tionpronounced BIL-ding and PEST in-SPEK-shən
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Building and Pest Inspection mean?
A professional examination of a property’s structural condition and any pest activity (especially termites). Usually costs $500 to $900 for a combined inspection and is completed before or shortly after making an offer.
How the noun Building and Pest Inspection is used
We booked a combined building and pest inspection for $650 and got the reports back within 48 hours, which gave us time to negotiate before the cooling-off period ended.
Synonyms
B&P inspection, pre-purchase inspection
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MLA citation: "Building and Pest Inspection." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/building-and-pest-inspection. Accessed 29 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Building and Pest Inspection." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/building-and-pest-inspection.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Building and Pest Inspection. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/building-and-pest-inspection