Independent paint inspections · Sunshine Coast
Get the paint job checked before you pay for it.
Independent, standards-based paint inspections across Noosa, Buderim and the wider Sunshine Coast. We inspect the work, flag every defect against the Australian Standards, and hand you a written report, so you know exactly what to fix before final payment.
The problem
Painting is one of the most complained-about trades in Queensland.
By the time a repaint is finished, the defects that matter are easy to overlook and easy to live with, right up until final payment clears and the painter has moved on. Poor preparation, thin coverage, visible roller marks, overspray, patchy sheen and rushed cutting-in are exactly the sort of things a trained eye catches and a homeowner does not. Once you have paid, your leverage is gone. If the contractor won't come back to put it right, your only recourse is a QBCC complaint or legal action, which cost time, money and stress you should not have to spend.
The report
A written report you can act on.
Not a verbal "yeah, looks alright." A clear, itemised document that stands up when it matters.
Every defect, photographed
An itemised list with a photo of each issue, so nothing is vague, missed, or open to argument later.
Measured against the standards
Each item assessed against AS/NZS 2311 and the QBCC Guide to Standards and Tolerances, the same references the QBCC uses.
Clear ground to hold payment
An impartial account of what is and is not a legitimate defect, so you can hold final payment until it is fixed, or lodge a QBCC complaint backed by evidence.
Independent, always
We do not do the remedial work and never tender for it. Our only job is to tell you the truth about the finish.
Who it's for
Anyone about to sign off on paintwork.
Homeowners
About to make final payment on a repaint? Have it checked first. A few hundred dollars to make sure the last several thousand you pay is actually earned.
Body corporate & strata
Independent quality assurance before your committee signs off a common-property repaint. Clear evidence for owners, and confidence you are paying for work done right.
Disputes & QBCC complaints
A defensible, standards-based report when a paint job has already gone wrong, itemised, photographed, and tied to the standards.
How it works
Three steps, no fuss.
Tell us about the job
Send through the property and the scope of work. We confirm a time, usually within a few days.
We attend on site
We assess the paintwork in detail, inside and out, against the Australian Standards and the QBCC guide.
You get it in writing
A written, photographed report lands in your inbox, typically within 48 hours, with everything laid out plainly.
Pricing
Straightforward, fixed pricing.
Every inspection includes the full written report. No hourly surprises for a standard job.
A pre-final-payment check on a standard home (single-storey, up to about 4 bedrooms), with the full written report.
For double-storey, 5-plus bedroom or architectural homes. Whole-home interior and exterior, priced to size and scope.
Independent QA for body corporate repaints, priced to the building and scope.
A defensible, detailed report for a QBCC complaint or tribunal matter.
We also inspect roofs, coatings and resprays, enquire for a price. Travel beyond the immediate Sunshine Coast may add a small surcharge, so ask when you book.
As a QBCC licensed painter, I know exactly where corners get cut. Having worked on award-winning projects in London and architectural homes in Noosa, I know exactly what to look for. But we do not do the remedial work, and we never will. That independence is the whole point: our report answers to you and to the standards, not to whoever held the brush.
JOSHUA KUBLER · THE PAINT INSPECTOR
Questions
Good questions, straight answers.
Do I need this if I already trust my painter?
Even good painters have off days, and a second, independent set of eyes costs a fraction of the job. Most of our work is simple peace of mind before a large payment, not a sign anything has gone wrong.
What standards do you inspect against?
AS/NZS 2311, the Australian Standard for the painting of buildings, and the QBCC Guide to Standards and Tolerances, the reference the QBCC uses to decide what counts as a defect in Queensland.
Do you fix the problems you find?
No, and that is deliberate. We do not do remedial work and never tender for it, so the report stays completely impartial. It answers to you and the standards, nothing else.
Can the report be used in a QBCC complaint or dispute?
Yes. Reports are written to be clear and defensible: itemised, photographed, and tied directly to the standards, so they hold up if the matter goes further.
Which areas do you cover?
Noosa, Noosaville, Sunshine Beach, Peregian, Buderim, Maroochydore and the wider Sunshine Coast. If you are just outside that, ask, chances are we can help.
How quickly will I get the report?
Usually within 48 hours of the inspection, so it never holds up your final payment or settlement.
About to pay for a paint job? Get it checked first.
Independent paint inspections across Noosa, Buderim & the Sunshine Coast.
Get in touch
Book your inspection.
Send a few details and we will get back to you to confirm a time. Prefer to talk? Call or email directly.
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Phone0403 456 346
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Service areaNoosa · Buderim · Maroochydore · Sunshine Coast