Jim’s Building Inspections offers you the best opportunity to combine your knowledge as a qualified and experienced builder with Australia’s most recognised and successful franchise brand to build a business that offers you independence, flexibility, financial reward and all the support you need to succeed.
Be your own boss

Decide where and when you want to work.

Business in a Box

A complete system with resources, training, support and our industry leading iPad application.

Guaranteed work availability

We guarantee you that at least $1,500pw of work is available each week.

Jim’s Building Inspections provides the opportunity to become a building inspector with arguably Australia’s most well-known franchise brand. A building inspector carries out inspections for all types of buildings including commercial and residential buildings. Inspectors investigate and report on the condition of buildings, identifying defects.

Our motto is…

Before You Buy.
Before You Build.

It’s our guarantee against missed or overlooked defects. We pride ourselves on service that has: » No fine print » No jargon » No delay.

The types of services franchisees offer vary based on their individual skills & experience.

These may include:
Pre-purchase building inspections
Pre-purchase termite & building inspections
Pre-sale & vendor reports » Renovation reports
Quotations & project management
Invasive inspections
Asbestos inspections and workplace registers and management plans
Asbestos clearance certificates
Pool fence safety report
Energy efficiency reports
Playground equipment
Insurance reporting
Property condition reports
Property safety reporting
PAY FOR WORK GUARANTEE

Your mortgage and other financial commitments don’t go away while you are starting a new business.

For your security we guarantee that $1,500pw of work will be available. This reduces risks and the income lag often experienced in starting a new business.

If your earnings don’t reach $1,500pw, we will top it up, conditional on you undertaking promotional activities in your local area.

WE DO NOT
Take a percentage of your profits, whatever effort you put into building your business is yours to keep
Charge you for repeat work from clients we send your way
Charge you for clients who are referred by others or who directly approach you
Restrict the area you work in as long as you don’t advertise in another franchisees territory
Treat you like a sub-contractor or an employee – you are a small business owner free to grow your own business and take on employees and vehicles at no extra cost
PRE-REQUISITES

There is a minimum standard of qualifications and experience required to purchase a franchise. These standards ensure quality inspections and that, where state licensing applies, franchisees are eligible.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Jim’s Building Inspections Division is working towards the early achievement of ISO9001: 2008 Quality Accreditation.

Quality Accreditation implements a system that ensures client’s expectations are consistently met. Systems will be implemented that will ensure achievement of independent certification. Purchasing a Jim’s Building Inspection franchise is also a commitment to participate in and maintain these standards across the division. Achieving this accreditation will position Jim’s Building Inspection for national expansion.

LICENSED STATES

Hold or be one of the following:
Building Licence (Low or Medium Rise or Open)
Building surveyor, assistant building surveyor or building surveying technician
Completion of an approved Building Inspectors Course (QLD)
Five year’s relevant trade experience
Provide referees and proof of financial capacity UNLICENSED STATES Hold or be one of the following:
Building Licence (Low or Medium Rise or Open) or
Building surveyor, assistant building surveyor or building surveying technician or
Completed trade qualification in carpentry or
Other demonstrated building experience, skills & knowledge or
Other approved qualification – Certificate III or IV Building & Construction or Diploma of Construction Management or
And a minimum of two year’s relevant experience
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Some services have additional qualififcation and licensing requirements in order to gain professional indemnity insurance.