Pre Purchase Inspection
Identify minor and major defects so you can make the best informed decision before you buy.
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South East Queensland · Far & wide
Quiet confidence before you buy, sell or renew
Family-owned, fully licenced Completed Residential Building and Pool Safety Inspectors. Clear reports, practical advice, and peace of mind — without the sales theatre.
Who we are
Local inspectors. Independent advice.
DJ Russell & Son Pty Ltd is a family-owned building inspection business based in Springfield Lakes. We work far and wide across South East Queensland — high demand keeps us on the road well beyond Ipswich and Springfield alone. With decades of design and construction experience behind us, we deliver thorough visual appraisals that help you make confident financial decisions.
You are welcome on site during the inspection so we can walk through findings together and answer your questions before you proceed.
Why choose us
- Fully licenced & insured professional inspectors
- Clear Plain-English reports with photo evidence
- Practical priorities — not just a defect list
- Pest inspection partners available
- Fast online booking via ServiceM8
38+
years industry experience
QLD
licenced & insured
What we do
Residential specialists
From pre-purchase to pool safety and documentation — nine focused services for buyers, sellers and owners.
Pre Sale Inspection
Prepare your property for market by identifying areas that influence a successful sale.
DetailsBuilders Warranty Inspection
Identify items requiring repair before the standard builders warranty expires — typically 12 months.
DetailsBuilding Maintenance Inspection
Establish a prioritised list of maintenance so you can plan works with confidence.
DetailsPre Renovation Inspection
Highlight structural constraints, legal obligations and critical safety before you renovate.
DetailsDilapidation Inspection
Record existing condition and defects — useful when planned work is starting on adjacent property.
DetailsPool Safety Inspection
Required on sale or lease renewal — current pool safety certificate or Form 36 notice.
DetailsPool Safety Assessment
Owner-occupied pools must still comply — we identify non-compliance and rectification methods.
DetailsDocumentation & Certification
Assistance with preparation, lodgement and certification for renovations that need approval.
DetailsService coverage
Where we’ve been
Jobs across South East Queensland and beyond — clusters show the breadth of work we’ve completed, far and wide from our Springfield Lakes base.
— recent inspection locations plotted — click a pin for the street address.
Credentials
Fully licenced & insured
Professional Completed Residential Building and Pool Safety Inspectors — peace of mind for Queensland home buyers and owners.
Client voices
What clients say
Real Google reviews from homeowners across South East Queensland.
★★★★★
“We had an excellent experience with Damion at DJ Russell and Son. Professional, thorough, without wasting time. He clearly articulated all concerns and provided extensive evidence and reporting around real issues during and after the inspection. If ever we need another inspection, there's now no alternative. The best inspector in the region.”Shawn McEwanGoogle review
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“Damion went above and beyond from start to finish. He attended at very short notice and travelled well outside his usual area. This wasn’t a generic tick-box report — he explained everything clearly and identified serious defects we would not otherwise have known about. Trust, honesty and genuine care. Highly recommended!”CJ AnonymousGoogle review
★★★★★
“I recently engaged DJ Russell & Son for the building inspection on my new home, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Damion was incredibly thorough and easy to talk to, taking the time to walk me through every detail. He went above and beyond — identifying issues and highlighting positives with clear next steps. Complete confidence in my purchase.”Benjamin HolzGoogle review
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“We had a fantastic experience with Damion. He was very professional and incredibly thorough during the inspection. He clearly communicated his findings on site (we attended in person — highly recommend) and was prompt with written communication. We will absolutely go with DJ Russell and Son again.”Monika CohaGoogle review
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“I had an excellent experience with DJ Russell and Son! They found a number of hidden issues and were really proactive getting our report complete, which allowed us to get everything rectified before we went unconditional. Excellent communication — couldn’t recommend them enough.”Florence JacksonGoogle review
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“We have used DJ Russell and Son twice now for building and pest inspections. The first one ended up saving us hundreds of thousands of dollars as we were able to withdraw from our contract. Damion and Steve explained everything clearly and the reports were really thorough. I definitely recommend them to anyone!”Alana RGoogle review
Ready to book your inspection?
Book online, request a quote, or call Damion directly. High demand across South East Queensland — we travel far and wide.