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Owner Builder Reports

If you’re selling a home built or renovated by an owner-builder within the last 6.5 years, Victorian law requires you to provide a Section 137B Report. At Building Inspection Mornington, we deliver thorough, compliant reports that protect both buyers and sellers.

Owner Builders Report

What Does a Section 137B Report Cover?

An owner-builder is a property owner who chooses to construct or renovate a home on their own land, without being in the business of building. A genuine owner-builder undertakes the project with the intention of living in the property once the works are complete, rather than selling or renting it straight away. To qualify, the person must also be the legal owner or title holder of the property.

Our inspections list all visible defects and conditions of the property, including but not limited to:

Site drainage & footings
Frame, subfloor, internal and external walls
Internal ceilings & roof conditions
External roof, doors, windows & flyscreens
Plumbing, drainage & fixed appliances
Floor and wall tiling, built-in fittings & joinery
Fireplaces or solid fuel heaters
Driveways, paving, retaining walls, fencing
Garages, carports, workshops, swimming pools or spas (when part of the building contract)

In addition, a copy of any building permits, occupancy permits or certificates of final inspection must be attached to the report.

Ower Builder Inspection

Why It’s Essential?

We provide Owner Builder Reports (Section 137B Reports) that meet all Victorian legal requirements, giving sellers compliance and buyers peace of mind.

Legal Requirement – without it, an owner-built property cannot be sold within 6.5 years of completion.
Buyer Protection – reveals the true condition of the home.
Seller Protection – reduces the risk of disputes or delays.
Insurance Support – often required alongside Domestic Building Insurance.