Building and Pest Inspection Reservoir
Reservoir is a large middle-ring suburb dominated by postwar brick veneer and weatherboard homes from the 1950s and 60s boom, and it's currently seeing plenty of renovation and knockdown-rebuild activity. Properties of this vintage were built to the standards of their time, and decades of incremental repairs, additions, and DIY fixes mean condition varies enormously from one home to the next. It's a suburb where an inspection regularly changes the conversation before contracts are signed.
What we commonly find in Reservoir homes
Suspected asbestos on site is a frequent flag in Reservoir's postwar housing stock, and we've identified genuine leaks in bathrooms, kitchens, and toilets across multiple properties, along with elevated moisture readings pointing to hidden water ingress. Structural and cosmetic cracking is common, from brickwork cracking and deteriorating mortar through to cracked paving and subsiding front steps. Roofing concerns such as blocked gutters, weathered tiles, and compromised roof plumbing turn up regularly, as do sagging ceilings, squeaking and uneven floors, poorly ventilated subfloors, and ageing pergolas and eaves. Deteriorating sealants in wet areas and timber left exposed to the weather round out the picture across the suburb's older stock.
Termites and timber pests in Reservoir
We've confirmed both fungal decay and active wood borer activity in Reservoir properties, alongside a long list of conditions that invite further damage. Ant capping missing from subfloor areas, building materials sitting in direct contact with the ground, stormwater drains and heating service overflows not properly connected, and ongoing moisture from leaking wet areas all create the environment termites and borers need. Given the age of Reservoir's housing stock, these are findings we take seriously on every inspection.
Why it matters before you sign anything
Reservoir's postwar brick veneer and weatherboard homes carry decades of incremental changes, and with knockdown-rebuild activity picking up across the suburb, knowing the true condition of a property before you commit is essential, whether you're planning to renovate or simply move in.
Nearby Suburbs
Alphington, Bundoora, Coburg, Coburg North, Fairfield, Keon Park, Kingsbury, Macleod, Northcote, Preston, Regent West and Thornbury
Most common questions for Building and Pest Inspection Reservoir
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A combined building and pest inspection starts from $490 for a one bedroom apartment, up to $650 for a three or four bedroom home. Get an exact quote for your Reservoir property when you book.
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A typical inspection takes 1.5 to 2 hours. We don't rush through inspections, taking the time to check the details properly is the whole point. Darren calls you after every inspection to talk you through the findings directly, then your full written report follows within 24 hours, and he's available afterwards if you have any follow-up questions.
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Our building and pest inspections cover both in the one visit, so you don't need to book a separate pest inspector. Timber pest inspections are also available as a standalone service if you only need that component.
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Reservoir's detached homes can turn up moisture issues worth taking seriously even when nothing looks obviously wrong. In one recent single storey Reservoir inspection, suspected asbestos was flagged as a serious safety hazard, and major defects included a possible leak behind the shower area and elevated moisture readings behind the sink in both bathrooms. Minor items included weathered roof tiles and deteriorating sealant in the wet areas. No termites were found, though conditions were still noted as conducive to a future attack. Two separate bathroom moisture findings in the one property is exactly the kind of detail worth chasing up before you buy in Reservoir.