Helping Adelaide property buyers understand what they’re purchasing through clear, independent Building and Timber Pest Inspections.
For over 10 years, Prescan Property Inspections Pty Ltd has helped property buyers across Adelaide, South Australia, and surrounding regions make confident, informed decisions.
With thousands of inspections completed, Prescan provides detailed, objective reports designed to give buyers clarity, not confusion, during one of the most significant financial decisions they will make.
Whether you’re purchasing your first home, an investment property, a rural property, or your forever home, Prescan’s role is to provide clear, unbiased information about the property’s observable condition at the time of inspection so you can make an informed decision based on your own circumstances and risk tolerance.
Prescan was founded on real, hands-on construction experience.
Before moving into inspections, the business owner began by building and renovating homes as an owner-builder, personally completing work across multiple trades, including:
This practical, end-to-end exposure to how homes are built and where they commonly fail led to obtaining full builder qualifications and ultimately forming Prescan.
Today, that same grounded, practical knowledge underpins every inspection.
Prescan combines real-world building experience with formal qualifications and specialist training, including:
Licensing includes:
All inspections are conducted in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards for Building Inspections and Timber Pest Inspections.
This combination allows inspections to go beyond surface-level observations and focus on what actually matters.
Reports are thorough, structured, and easy to understand, especially for clients who may not have seen the property in person.
Clients are guided through the findings, helping them understand what matters, what doesn't, and what it means for their situation.
Each inspection is treated as if it were for a personal purchase — not rushed and not templated.
There is no "pass" or "fail". The goal is to clearly document the property's condition so buyers can decide whether it aligns with their expectations.
Reports don't just help with purchase decisions. Many clients refer back to them years later when planning maintenance, renovations, or preparing a property for sale.
Prescan operates with a simple philosophy:
It’s easy to make a property look worse than it is.
The focus here is on clarity, not exaggeration.
With property prices continuing to rise, purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will make.
Prescan exists to help buyers:
Many clients appreciate not just the level of detail, but the way complex issues are explained in a clear, practical manner.
Most clients choose a combined Building and Timber Pest Inspection, allowing them to better understand both the property’s physical condition and any timber pest risks before purchase.
Combined inspections are typically delivered as two separate reports in accordance with current legal and insurance requirements.
Below are some statistics as of March 2026
Prescan specialises in residential pre-purchase inspections throughout Adelaide and surrounding regions.
Where required, further specialist assessments may be recommended.
Prescan’s role is not to tell buyers whether they should purchase a property.
Our role is to provide clear, unbiased information about the property’s observable condition at the time of inspection so purchasers can make informed decisions based on their own circumstances, expectations and risk tolerance.
The report is a snapshot of the property’s condition on the day of inspection and is designed to help buyers better understand what they are purchasing before committing to one of life’s biggest financial decisions.
Prescan isn’t about ticking boxes or rushing through inspections.
It’s about giving buyers a clear, honest understanding of what they’re buying, so they can move forward with greater confidence and fewer surprises.
Prescan services:
This includes both residential homes and rural properties within this service range.
