Rental providers must ensure every property meets the minimum standards before a renter moves in. Our inspections check each requirement — from locks and lighting to heating, ventilation, mould and damp, kitchen and bathroom facilities — and identify potential issues before they become costly problems. Whether you’re a landlord, investor or property manager, you’ll receive a clear, easy-to-understand report outlining the areas that require attention, with practical recommendations you can act on straight away.
By locals, for locals. BA Building Inspections has been serving the Goulburn Valley for years, working with landlords, investors and property managers who need compliance sorted properly the first time.
By locals, for locals. Our inspectors know Goulburn Valley housing stock and the standards that apply to it.
Every standard assessed, photographed and explained in plain English — no jargon, no guesswork.
Reports delivered within 24 hours so you can move on tenancy timelines with confidence.
We tell you what needs attention and what it takes to fix it, so you can act straight away.
We work only for you — no ties to agents, tradespeople or landlords involved in the property.
Landlords and property managers get documented evidence that the property is compliant.
External doors fitted with compliant deadlatches or locks.
Rubbish and recycling bins provided and vermin proof.
In good working order and in a separate, ventilated room.
Washbasin and shower or bath, with water-efficient shower head.
Sink, cooktop and oven in good working order.
Connections provided where a laundry is part of the property.
Property is structurally sound and weatherproof.
Rooms free from mould and damp caused by building faults.
Switchboard fitted with compliant circuit breakers and RCDs.
Privacy coverings in rooms likely to be used for sleeping or bathing.
External windows able to be opened and secured.
Adequate natural or artificial light in every room.
Adequate ventilation to all habitable and wet areas.
Fixed, energy-efficient heater in the main living area.
Ask us about electrical and gas safety inspections — we can combine them with your minimum standards inspection.
– Reach out to us by phone, email, or via our website to schedule an inspection.
– Provide the property details and let us know whether a tenancy start date applies.
– We coordinate access with the renter, agent or property manager.
– Our inspector works through each of the rental minimum standards on site.
– Locks, windows, lighting, ventilation, heating, mould and damp, electrical safety and all kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities are assessed.
– Non-compliant items are photographed and documented as we go.
– We compile a standard-by-standard digital report with photos and clear descriptions.
– Each finding comes with a practical recommendation on what is required to comply.
– Reports are emailed to you within 24 hours of the inspection.
– If needed, we can arrange a phone consultation to clarify any question you have after reviewing the report.
They’re the 14 baseline requirements a Victorian rental property must meet before a renter moves in — covering locks, vermin-proofing, toilets, bathroom and kitchen facilities, laundry, structural soundness, mould and damp, electrical safety, window coverings, windows, lighting, ventilation and heating.
Rental providers, investors and property managers who want documented evidence that a property complies before a new tenancy begins — or who want to know what to fix and budget for.
A clear, easy-to-understand report that works through each standard, with photos of any non-compliant items and practical recommendations on what needs attention.
Most residential properties take around 1 to 1.5 hours on site, depending on the size and condition of the property.
Reports are emailed to you within 24 hours of the inspection.
Yes — ask us about electrical and gas safety inspections. We can arrange them alongside your minimum standards inspection so everything is handled in one visit.
Shepparton, Wangaratta and the wider Goulburn Valley, including Echuca, Benalla, Seymour, Cobram, Yarrawonga, Numurkah, Kyabram, Tatura and Rushworth.
We can return to verify that rectification works have been completed and update your report accordingly.
Not knowing who to contact in the Shepparton area for a building inspection, I got onto Ben who made the whole experience easy with a competitive price! I would highly recommend Ben’s professionalism, communication and honesty. If you’re in need of a building and pest inspection, Ben will organise it all. Great operator.
Ben is a great communicator, explains clearly what he is there to do. Was very thorough looking at our property, giving us thoughts/suggestions, clearly differentiating could do/should do
Ben was extremely professional and quick to coordinate a building and pest inspection with the sales agent. I recieved the report in less than 24 hours of Ben doing the inspection. He also answered all questions & queries I had and was very knowledgable about the potential risks of purchasing older properties.
