Building & Pest Inspections in Palm Beach
Salt air, sandy soils and a building boom — Palm Beach properties range from 1960s beach shacks to brand-new duplexes, often side by side on the same street.
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QBCC licence 1519 2537Licensed & insuredAS 4349.1 & AS 4349.3Same-day reports
Local knowledge
What We See in Palm Beach.
Palm Beach has transformed quickly, and its housing stock shows it: original fibro and weatherboard beach houses sit next to recent duplex pairs and luxury rebuilds. On the older homes, coastal exposure accelerates corrosion of roof fixings, window frames and balustrades, while sandy, well-drained soils can still harbour termite activity around older in-ground timbers.
On the newer stock, our attention goes to external waterproofing, balcony waterproofing and cladding details — the items that matter most in salt-laden air just a few streets from the beach. Between the highway and the creek, lower-lying blocks get a close look at site drainage.
See our services or the FAQs for the full picture.
Buying a unit, apartment or townhouse in Palm Beach? Our unit and apartment inspections page covers what we look at in detail — wet areas, balconies, balustrades and timber pest, with the written photo report the same day.
Pre-Purchase Building & Pest Inspection
Buy with confidence
A clear understanding of the property's visible condition at the time of inspection. We identify major and minor defects, safety concerns, timber-pest issues and conducive conditions, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.
What's covered
All reasonably accessible areas of the property — interior, exterior, roof space, subfloor and the site — assessed in a single visit, in accordance with AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3.
How it works
Call or send an enquiry, and we confirm the fee upfront and the time with you and the agent. Prior to the inspection we send a simple booking form, and your written report, with photos, is emailed to you the same day.
Pre-Sale Building & Pest Inspection
Know your home's condition before you list
Understand your home's condition before listing — address issues early, avoid surprises and present your property with confidence to potential buyers.
What's covered
We assess the property's accessible areas for major and minor defects, safety items, timber-pest activity and conducive conditions, with clear photos and plain-language explanations to support a smoother sale.
Annual Building & Timber Pest Inspection
Protect your investment
Termites do not announce themselves. Annual inspections help identify visible evidence of timber-pest activity, timber-pest damage and conditions conducive to timber-pest activity within the inspection scope at the time of inspection.
What's covered
A yearly timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3, designed for property owners and landlords, supported with clear photos and practical recommendations to maintain your property's long-term health and value.
How It Works
Three Simple Steps. Same-Day Report.
Call Or Enquire
Send us the property address and let us know what inspection you need. We’ll confirm the fee upfront before you decide to book.
Booking & Inspection
Prior to the inspection we send you a simple booking form to review and fill in your details, and we can help coordinate access with you or the agent if needed. Payment can be made prior to the inspection, or prior to receiving your report.
Same-Day Written Report
You’ll receive a clear, photo-rich, easy-to-understand written report in your inbox the same day as the inspection. After every inspection we go through the report and findings with you, so you understand exactly what was observed and what the recommendations mean.
Reviews
What Our Clients Say.
★★★★★I really cannot recommend Rhys highly enough. A very diligent and thorough inspection and he provided us with a large amount of information both in his report and over the phone. If you're reading this review, you've found your building and pest inspector.
Ben · Google review
★★★★★Have used Rhys as both a seller and a buyer. His attention to detail is amazing. Detailed easy to understand report. And very quick response. Highly recommend.
Nardia Raynham · Google review
★★★★★I am so very lucky to have chosen CYTE to inspect a home we have on contract. Rhys was a total professional. Knowledgeable and his efforts to explain and communicate were second to none. Thank you Rhys you made our decision worthwhile.
Kat Seaman · Google review
From our own Gold Coast inspections
What We Find Across Gold Coast Properties.
Across 50 recent CYTE inspections of houses, units and townhouses on the Gold Coast, here is what a thorough inspection typically uncovers.
78%
had at least one major defect
82%
had at least one safety hazard or serious safety concern
24%
of all properties had visible termite activity or damage — 11 of the 12 cases were older standalone houses
Combined building & pest inspections
Fixed price confirmed before you book · Same-day written report
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