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Pre-purchaseGuide3 min readJanuary 2026

Pre-purchase asbestos inspections, explained

Buying a property in Adelaide? A targeted asbestos inspection sits between a building inspection and a full survey — and can save you tens of thousands.

Pre-purchase asbestos inspections are non-intrusive: a licensed assessor visits the property, identifies suspect materials, and provides a report on likely locations and condition.

They sit between a standard building inspection (which doesn't specifically address asbestos) and a full intrusive survey (required before demolition or major works).

For most residential buyers in Adelaide, the pre-purchase report is enough to make an informed decision and to budget for any future remediation.

Reports are typically delivered within 48 hours — well within standard cooling-off periods.

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