We are a Sunshine Coast based business that provides you with over 36 years experience and knowledge as a licensed Builder across both the Residential and Commercial construction industry sectors.

IHBI works for the home owner or investor Independent of the Builder or Real Estate Agent to ensure that you get the best possible outcome with your purchase or investment.

Why should you have your newly constructed project or home you are purchasing inspected?

New Homes or Units

At IHBI we have extensive experience in the area of carrying out Quality Assurance handover inspections and reports on newly constructed homes, townhouses, units or commercial projects

We provide this quality service to some of the SE coasts most respected builders.

Is your home built to the NCC & Australian Standards that is expected by the QBCC and is your home built as per the contract and the design ?

Buying an Existing Home or Unit

If you are purchasing an existing house we can provide a building and pest inspection service.

The building report is carried out in accordance with AS4349.1-2007. The information provided deals with the current condition and structural soundness of the dwelling. 

In addition we can organise a pest inspection, using a licenced Pest Inspector to be carried out at the same time as the building inspection so that you receive all the information you require quickly and efficiently.

IHBI can arrange your Swimming Pool Safety Inspection

Are you going to rent or sell your home? You need a current Pool Safety Certificate to do either of these. Pool Safety Certificates are current for 2 years and need to re-newed after that time if the house is being rented or going up for sale.

IHBI has access to several licensed Pool Safety Inspection companies who can issue the certificate on the day of inspection if compliant.

Being a licensed builder IHBI can legally carry out any repairs that may be required. Alternately we can advise on the solution to be completed by the homeowner.

Builders Warranty Inspections

The QBCC latest edition of the Standards and Tolerances Guide issued and valid from May 1st 2023 was developed to identify the standard of workmanship and what is a defect related to new home construction.

Two time periods are relevant when identifying applicable standards and tolerances to identify defective work: 

• 12 months from date of completion of the work; 

• 6 years and 6 months from date of completion of the work.

Generally the 12 month time frame applies to non-structural building work and the 6 years and 6 month time frame to structural building work, including water leaks.

Your builder will likely organise an inspection by their maintenance team close to 12 months after completion. 

If they do not or you would like an Independent Warranty Inspection IHBI can carry this out for you.

IHBI will produce a report with photos to present to the builder for any items requiring rectification. You then have a written record based on the QBCC standards and Tolerance Guide. 

IHBI can also arrange and carry out your Final Warranty inspection at around the 6 year period after completion/handover of your home, This inspection is used to identify any problems that need to be rectified before your warranty period expires.

IHBI Independent Handover & Building Inspections QBCC 722336