A Building and Pest Inspection Melbourne specialist are a professional who has completed an approved Building and Pest Inspection (BPIM) within the Australian Property and Building Registration Authority (APBDRA). This means that the individual is an accredited Building and Pest Inspector or Specialist. A BPIM is an inspection of both building and non-building structures with an emphasis on issues with pest control, structural integrity and health and safety.

Other names for Building and Pest Inspection include Building Inspection, Pest Inspection and Wood Borer Inspection. This is a highly regarded term within the building industry and includes pest inspections. Building inspections are carried out to comply with the current Building Regulations in Victoria. In the United States, Building Regulations is generally applied by private individuals and companies.

The Building and Pest Inspection Melbourne Process involve the submission of a detailed report and findings from an inspection by the inspector followed by remedial work. Subsequent to the identification of issues with potential concerns, recommendations are made regarding pest control and recommendations for corrective action. An inspection report normally indicates a recommendation to the registered contractors for further work to be undertaken and/or specific actions to ensure that the identified problems are resolved prior to the completion of work.

Inspectors may be employed by private individuals, the Victorian Department of Building and Fire Industry, government bodies such as the Department of Environment, Conservation and Fire Services (DFBIS), Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Vic Medici Environmental Australia (VMEA), the Department of Planning and Rate Management (DPMP) and the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSEM). These businesses may also commission Building and Pest Inspections Melbourne. They may also conduct their own pest inspections Melbourne. The role of the inspectors within these organizations is not confined to pest control inspections.

Many private companies undertake pest inspections Melbourne. While some companies may conduct both internal and external pest inspections, others only contract out the pest inspections. This type of service is usually more economical because it reduces the expense of staff training and provides the company with maximum flexibility in selecting inspectors. It is also a viable option, because many of these companies have offices and branches overseas.

For the most part, there are two approaches to conducting a pest inspection. They may be random or selective. In the random process, the company would send out one representative to randomly inspect a given property. In case of selective inspection, the pest inspection company would send one representative to inspect a given property and their team of investigators would visit another property to carry out a specific course of action.

A random inspection often has its disadvantages. First, the inspector may find nothing to report or suspect on the basis of their investigation. The second disadvantage is that the inspectors spend considerable time on one property, making it impossible to complete the entire course of action. A selective inspection is often recommended for properties that require periodic inspections. This allows the inspector to visit a number of properties and carry out the required course of action.

The second issue associated with a building and pest inspection is the use of outdated methods. This could mean using outdated equipment which is not environmentally friendly. Also, outdated equipment does not identify specific pests, allowing them to escape detection. For example, if a pest is identified as a mouse, it could be misidentified as a rodent, a spider, or even a cockroach. Using an outdated method to identify potential pest infestations may result in the unnecessary destruction or injury of a property or dwelling.