Local property context
Reservoir homes, history and renovation patterns
Reservoir expanded strongly with rail access and twentieth-century suburban development across Melbourne’s north. The established streets around Broadway, Edwardes Street and Plenty Road contain homes from several periods alongside continuing infill development.
The housing mix includes California bungalows, weatherboard houses, post-war brick veneer, later units and new townhouses. Many original homes have been opened up internally, extended to the rear or adapted with additional bathrooms, laundries and studios.
Rear-lot and dual-occupancy development means the current property arrangement may differ greatly from the original block. For a 137B report, the seller should distinguish the owner-builder renovation from subdivision works, a separate dwelling or work completed by another builder.
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
- State whether internal walls or structural openings changed when living and kitchen spaces were combined.
- For rear additions, include the altered roof, cladding, windows, doors and any connected deck or pergola.
- Distinguish work to the main house from a detached studio, garage, second dwelling or separate development project.
Area served
137B inspections around Reservoir
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
Darebin City Council provides building and renovation guidance for residential work. Planning or building approval is separate from the Section 137B report, which should describe and assess the relevant owner-builder work being sold.
Permit information can be useful, but it is separate from the Section 137B requirements that may apply when the property is sold.
Darebin building and renovation information →Get a quote for a Reservoir 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 Reservoir
Do all Reservoir 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 Reservoir 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 Reservoir renovations are commonly included?
Common scopes include bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, open-plan wall changes, rear extensions, garage conversions, detached studios, decks, pergolas and roofing work. The report follows the work you declare.
Can I see the price for a Reservoir inspection before booking?
Yes. Enter the Reservoir 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.