137B Owner Builder Reports in Geelong & Bellarine
Selling a property with owner-built or renovated work? Get an independent Section 137B defects inspection report from qualified Victorian building inspectors, with clear fixed pricing and prompt turnaround across Geelong and the Bellarine.
- Qualified building inspectors
- Prompt report turnaround
- Geelong & Bellarine coverage
Send your address and inspection type — we’ll confirm a clear quote based on your property.
Send your address and inspection type — we’ll confirm a clear quote based on your property.
When a Section 137B report is required
A Section 137B defects report is commonly needed when owner-built or owner-renovated work is sold within the statutory period. We inspect the relevant work and provide the independent report required for the sale process.
Selling Within the Statutory Period
Selling a property with owner-builder work completed within the prescribed period may require a defects report and domestic building insurance before settlement.
Owner-Built Renovations & Extensions
The requirement can apply to renovations, extensions and structures completed by an owner-builder—not only to an entirely owner-built house.
Independent Defects Documentation
We visually inspect the relevant accessible work, identify defects and document the findings in a clear report for your conveyancer and insurance process.
How your Geelong 137B inspection works
A simple, predictable process from first contact to final report.
Request a Quote
Send through the property details and we will come back to you quickly with a clear quote.
Book Your Inspection
We schedule your Geelong inspection at a time that suits you and the agent.
Inspect the Relevant Work
We visually inspect the accessible owner-builder work covered by the report and document visible defects.
Receive Your 137B Report
Receive a clear written defects report for your conveyancer and insurance process, with questions answered by our team.
Why choose Just Inspections in Geelong & Bellarine
Inspecting properties across Victoria since 1998.
Inspections to AS 4349
Reports prepared in line with the relevant Australian Standards for property inspections.
Engineering Oversight
Chartered structural engineering support available where a defect requires deeper assessment.
Independent & Impartial
We act for you, not the vendor or the builder. No referral arrangements, no conflicts.
Clear, Usable Reports
Plain-English findings you can act on, negotiate with, or take to your builder.
All inspections are carried out by qualified inspectors and supported by chartered engineering oversight where required. Meet our inspectors →
137B owner-builder report pricing
All prices include GST and are starting prices. The final fee is confirmed on booking, once the size of the property and the scope of work are known. Travel fees may apply outside our standard service area and are always confirmed before booking.
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Single structure From $460
Owner-built shed, garage, carport or similar standalone structure.
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Small renovation From $575
Minor owner-builder renovation or limited internal works.
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Addition under 10 squares From $635
Small extension or addition, priced by size and scope.
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House under 20 squares From $695
Full owner-built house under 20 squares, subject to scope.
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Whole-house renovation From $765
Substantial owner-builder renovation affecting the whole dwelling.
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House 20–50 squares From $890
Larger owner-built dwelling, priced by size and inspection scope.
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House over 50 squares From $1,015
Very large owner-built dwelling; final fee confirmed from plans and scope.
Full fee schedule, including report options and consultation rates: View all inspection pricing →
REVIEWS
What Victorian Property Owners Say
Suburbs we inspect across Geelong & the Bellarine
We service Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, including:
FAQ
Geelong 137B report questions
01. How much does a 137B owner-builder report cost?
Pricing depends on the size, type and location of the property, and the scope of inspection required. Our published fees start from the amounts shown on our pricing page. Send through the property details and we will confirm a quote for your specific property.
02. When is a Section 137B report required?
03. What owner-builder work does the report cover?
04. How soon will I receive my 137B report?
Reports are typically delivered the next business day after the inspection. If you are working to a tight contract deadline, tell us upfront and we will do our best to accommodate it.
05. What does the 137B defects inspection include?
We visually inspect the agreed owner-builder work where safely accessible, identify visible defects and record the findings in a written report. It is a defects inspection, not destructive testing or building certification.
06. Can I attend the 137B inspection?
Yes. We encourage it. Being on site means the inspector can walk you through the findings directly, which is often more useful than reading about them afterwards.
07. Who can prepare a Section 137B report?
08. Is a 137B report a building certification?
09. What happens when defects are identified?
Your report sets out what was found, why it matters and what should happen next. Where a defect needs deeper structural assessment, we have chartered engineering support available.
10. Do you service all Geelong and Bellarine suburbs?
Yes. We service Geelong, Newtown, Highton, Belmont, Lara, Leopold and the Bellarine Peninsula, including Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Portarlington and nearby suburbs.
Need a 137B report in Geelong?
Tell us what owner-builder work was completed and when. We’ll confirm the right inspection scope, fixed fee and earliest availability across Geelong and the Bellarine.