Local property context
Frankston homes, history and renovation patterns
Frankston grew from a coastal settlement into a major suburban and civic centre for Melbourne’s south-east. Its established bayside streets, post-war neighbourhoods and later development toward Karingal and the east contain a wide range of dwelling ages.
Common housing includes weatherboard homes, post-war brick veneer, later family houses, units and townhouses. Renovations often update older kitchens and wet areas, remove or alter internal walls, or extend living spaces toward the rear of the property.
Parts of Frankston and Frankston South have sloping land or elevated outdoor areas. Where owner-builder work includes a deck, balcony, external stair, balustrade or retaining structure, those components should be declared rather than treated as incidental to the house.
What can be included in the inspection?
We inspect the owner-builder work you tell us about. You can select more than one renovation area and, where relevant, tell us how many bathrooms or bedrooms were involved.
Local inspection scope
What to identify before requesting the report
- Identify every bathroom, ensuite or laundry included in the renovation and note any rooms created by wall alterations.
- For elevated external work, include the supporting structure, stairs and balustrades in the declared scope.
- If a garage, shed or carport was added separately, state whether it formed part of the same owner-builder project.
Area served
137B inspections around Frankston
The map shows the local area. Enter the exact property address in the quote form so the inspection scope, travel and availability can be assessed for that property.
Local permit information
Frankston City Council lists alterations, additions, decks, balconies, verandahs and pergolas as examples of work that may require building approval. Whether approval was required is separate from whether a Section 137B report is required for the sale.
Permit information can be useful, but it is separate from the Section 137B requirements that may apply when the property is sold.
Frankston City building permit guidance →Get a quote for a Frankston property
Enter the property address and tell us what work was done. You’ll see the inspection price before payment. Some jobs need a quick price check first.
What happens after you book?
Work
Tell us what was built, renovated or changed.
Price
See the price before payment for standard jobs.
Inspection
A registered building inspector attends the property.
Frequently asked questions
137B reports in Frankston
Do all Frankston property sales need a Section 137B report?
No. The requirement depends on whether relevant owner-builder domestic building work was completed and when it was completed. If you are unsure, use the scope checker or ask the conveyancer preparing the sale documents.
Does the Frankston 137B inspection cover the whole house?
The report focuses on the owner-builder work disclosed for the sale. It is not automatically a pre-purchase building and pest inspection of every original part of the property.
What Frankston renovations are commonly included?
Common scopes include wet-area renovations, internal wall changes, additions, garages, carports, sheds, decks, balconies, verandahs and pergolas. The report follows the work you declare.
Can I see the price for a Frankston inspection before booking?
Yes. Enter the Frankston property address and renovation scope to see the price before payment for standard jobs. Unusually large, distant or unclear projects may need a quick manual price review.