Best Home Inspection Companies in South Australia Adelaide

Best in the West. Great service and communicates well. 5 stars all day! Steve C

An absolute must for anyone building. NHI were responsive, prompt with reports, knowledgeable and gave me peace of mind during the build process.… Read more

Picked up on things we wouldn’t have ourselves and very relieved to have them by our side as first timers building. Thanks NHI, and Peter in particular.

Always on time and they do their best to makesure what had been reported and reviewed had been fixed properly and applied or followed to the rules and regulations of their work pilicy

I can't thank Manse Group enough, the time they spent checking every detail of my build made it so reassuring that our house was being built to high… Read more

standards. Hamish was absolutely amazing, answering my calls or getting back to me on the day if busy, explaining everything so I understood and helping me navigate what to say and what had to be in emails . Hamish and Manse Group thankyou for helping make my build an enjoyable experience

Thorough and well priced inspection on my recently purchased property

Vlad was extremely thorough and transparent with his building inspection when I was purchasing my investment property in St Kilda. I would highly recommend him for any building and pest inspections.

Highly recommend these guys. The whole process from booking to report was seamless. They came at short notice, inspector was happy to answer questions on the day and the written report was comprehensive. Very happy.

Issue due to my admin error was resolved very quickly.

Building Inspection – Very professional and thorough. I booked a comprehensive home inspection prior to purchase and received a detailed report with… Read more

photo's. The whole process was very smooth and the team very accommodating to timings etc. I am very happy to recommend them and would use them again in the future if needed.

I was very disappointed with the building inspection and the overall service I received from Andrew Thorne. I engaged the service because I wanted a… Read more

thorough assessment that would give me a clear understanding of my home's condition. Although the report identified a number of findings, I found it difficult to tell what was assessed in individual rooms and key areas such as the bathrooms, showers, kitchen, and laundry. The report was not detailed, and it did not cover any rooms. I have previously had building inspections carried out where the reports provided considerably more room-specific detail, making it much easier to understand what had been inspected and the condition of the property. When I raised this comparison with the inspector, he told me I had only had two inspections, whereas he had completed around 1,000. I found this response dismissive and inappropriate, and he was very rude over the phone when I was simply trying to explain why I had concerns about the level of detail in my report. I was also told that providing room-by-room information could result in a report running into hundreds of pages. My concern was never the report length. I simply wanted sufficient property-specific information to understand what had been inspected and the condition of those areas. During our conversation, I was also advised that areas/items such as the shower, laundry, and kitchen sink were not included in the Standard inspection, which surprised me and reinforced that the service was not as comprehensive as I expected. Most disappointing was that I sent a detailed email setting out my concerns and asking specific questions about the inspection and report, but I did not receive a written response addressing them. I believe customers should be able to raise genuine concerns about an inspection and have those concerns addressed respectfully and professionally. Given what I paid for the building and pest inspection, I expected a much higher level of detail, communication, and follow-up than I received. Based on my overall experience, I did not feel the service provided represented good value for the amount paid. I would not recommend them to anyone and will never go back. I wish I could get my money back, as their website says they offer a 100% money-back guarantee. I am quite sure they will find reasons to not give the money back.

Reliable and called up the following day to check in after I had a chance to read the report and help answer any questions or anything. Very pleased.

Chris has provided us with two building inspection reports recently. He provided well written details and lots of photos. Chris was available to… Read more

discuss property defects and explain all aspects of the report. I highly recommend his prompt service and wouldn’t hesitate to use this service in the future.

Highly recommend Inspector Group. Professional, thorough and easy to deal with. The inspection was detailed, everything was clearly explained, and the report was easy to understand. Great service from start to finish.

Amazing Customer Service – We recently engaged Rhys from Platinum Property Inspectors to a building inspection on a house we purchased in Silvan. From start to finish, Rhys… Read more

provided exceptional customer service, demonstrating a level of professionalism and expertise that exceeded all expectations.

Rhys's commitment to his clients is truly commendable. He went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the property inspection process was smooth and stress-free. His friendly demeanor and willingness to address any concerns or questions made the entire experience a pleasure.

His knowledge and expertise in the field were evident as he identified potential issues and provided valuable insights that helped us make informed decisions.

One of the standout qualities of Rhys's service is his promptness. He understands the urgency that often accompanies property inspections, and he delivered results in a timely manner without compromising on quality. His efficiency and reliability were truly impressive, ensuring that we had the information we needed when we needed it.

Based on my experience with Rhys at Platinum Property Inspectors, I recommend his services. His commitment to exceptional customer service, thorough investigations, and prompt delivery sets him apart from the rest.

Thank you, Rhys, for your outstanding service.

Exceptionally detailed – I built my house in Eliza whilst working overseas. I engaged Final Inspect to perform stage inspections throughout the construction process, from… Read more

pre-slab to handover. I couldn’t have asked for more. From the very start the builder understood that unless Final Inspect ok’d the stage, there would be no payment. Final Inspect made sure that the works conformed to the contract and to the relevant Australian Standards from start to finish. The builder tried it on once, and only once, after which I had no problems and the house was built to spec. I remember near the end there was a dent in the gutter which I didn’t think much of and wanted to let go - just so I could move in. Peter’s comment to me was “ if you bought a new car and went to pick it up and it had a dent in it, what would you do?” He had a point. You pay for a new house without any defects, do not settle for anything less! Thanks Peter, and thanks Final Inspect. Five stars and worth every cent!

Remarkable Building Inspection Services – With them you are just experiencing professionalism. No Jargon, easy to read and follow reports and inspectors are always happy to go over and… Read more

beyond.

If you are building a new house from scratch, I Highly recommend you to use their full Stage inspections package. ( Slab, Frame , Enclosed, Handover)

Skilful inspectors, punctual and give you on site tour, showing every critical details which can save you hundreds of dollars in a long run.

I have no doubt to engage them in future and %100 satisfied with their service.

Thanks

Amazing service throughout the process – I was really happy with the detailed report delivered on the same day as the inspection, and also with Andrew calling back to explain it. It was worth every cent!

Never again! – While on site I asked the inspector to look at an additional ceiling. An extra 5-10 minutes, no photos. Instead of charging $300ph + GST at 15 minute… Read more

intervals (ie $75) as stated they charged me $660+GST. The front sheet of the work order, clause 1, and the T&Cs, state $300 /hour rate, in 15 minute increments, both for variations and additional visit. But they also have a vague clause that they charge pro-rata without stating how they work that out. Sounds consistent with the $300ph stated, sounds like they'll charge in proportion to the extra hours required. But no, you find out when they use your credit card for a second time. Multiple emails got nowhere. Would give a negative number of stars if that was possible.

I've always had photos supplied on building inspections, but they didn't got that far.

Never again!

I’m selling my house after doing renovations, thanks to SPI i have all the independent information in a simple report that a prospective buyer would… Read more

need. SPI were professional, courteous, respectful and very informative and made the whole process simple. I would highly recommend this company for anyone who is looking to sell their home after doing renovations.

I hired Landmark Inspection for a compliance check. Their electrician Luke Borg showed up, detached my smoke, and ruined my window frame by… Read more

installing hooks in the way of my blinds. Then when asked how I'm supposed to open and close the blinds, he was incredibly rude and just stormed off leaving me with a detached smoke alarm, a ruined frame, and am unfinished check . Their gas person showed up fifty minutes late saying he can't do the check then just left for his next job. Upon calling them and asking for their electrician's license number, they refused to provide that information. They are incredibly unprofessional, rude, and do not take accountability for their mistakes. I wouldn't let any of their workers into my home again if they paid me.

I got this company to carry out a building inspection at my home. They completely missed rot in an external wall under a valley. Evidence was… Read more

available on google Street view (water stains on brick wall) and nearmaps (slipped roof tile) for 3 years prior. There was also a big hole in the sarking made by a builder to install a pergola which was clearly visible in the roofspace (you could see daylight comming in) None of this was picked up in the inspection report. And they deny any responsibility for failing to identify the damage. They gave me a legal response saying a close line blocked their view and that there was rain so they couldn't access the roof. They clearly dont know about moisture meters and thermal imaging. They also said they identified tile slippage which they did but it was a tile in a different area as the photo on their report clearly shows and that particular tile had only partially slipped and the sarking was fine in that area. It was another smokescreen. They also said they advised me to get a professional roofer to fix the slipped tiles and if I did it could have prevented the water damage. The funny thing is that I did get a roofer to fix the slipped tile and he identified others and a hole at the time one month after I took poessession of the house but the damage was at the base of the cavity wall which he couldn't see from the roof. I found this myself 9 months later when removing skirtings for renovations.

I have attached photos of the staining on the wall which can be seen on street view for 3 years prior.

I also attached photos the roofer took at the time of the things he fixed which were not on the report and an aerial photo from near maps showing the location of these

I would not recommend this company as they did a poor inspection for me and took no responsibility.

Pre-Handover Inspection: ASBIR was contracted and paid to perform a Pre-Handover Inspection, which was poorly executed, causing a two-week delay. The… Read more

certifier couldn’t issue the Form 21 due to defects which should have been picked up by ASBIR, delaying my settlement and leaving my family and I facing homelessness.

ASBIR Missed These Issues: 1. Hot Water System: The system was sitting on a 30 cm pile of soft sand, almost toppling off with a slight push. This was a major safety concern. How did ASBIR miss this? 2. HVAC Unit: Not attached to anything, wobbling dangerously. Another major oversight. 3. Additional Defects: Loose bricks, dangerous door skirtings, broken window lock, lock on the security screen didn’t work or lock. 4. ASBIR also missed checking essential BAL-rated items like ember guards and was unaware that the home was BAL rated. 5. ASBIR missed that the downpipes were not glued/secured and nor were they straight, which has since caused significant issues. 6. ASBIR missed that 50% of the security screens were not installed, which is mandatory for BAL compliance, and stated that he had “inspected them”, when 50% of them had not even been installed yet. 7. The inspector didn’t check windows, doors, or the garage door properly, that the blinds were broken on some installations, skirting missing, shockingly bad painting, drips, dents, spills etc. 8. The inspector didn't pick up that the shower leaked. 9. The ASBIR inspector failed to notice the 2-4mm gaps between floor boards and skirting and dangerous and crooked wood cuts.

Other Concerns: 1. When I mentioned that I had installed plumbing shut-off valves under each sink/tap, he insulted me and called me dumb for making this choice, and dismissed my preferences. 2. He failed to recognise the importance of proper fence installation to prevent wood rot. The builder had left a 10-20 cm of soil form the ground level to 10-20cm below ground level, where there was meant to be concrete to the ground level. 3. His unprofessional attitude was appalling, from eye rolls to refusing to take off his shoes in my brand new floors/home, to using a walking stick with dirt all over it scraping my brand new floors. 4. The ASBIR inspector could barely move around or get up on a ladder, and failed to get up into the roof to inspect the roof cavity properly, nor did he inspect the exterior roof.

From missing crucial certification required items which caused a delay to our family’s move in date, to the unprofessional behaviour form the ASBIR inspector to ZERO acknowledgement from the Owner when I advised them via email what happened, ASBIRs service was HORRENDOUS!

Yes, these were issues caused by a shonky builder, but I paid ASBIR for their expertise in picking up these issues and helping me get the builder to rectify them before handover.

ASBIR failed! There should be an option for ZERO stars.

I did not receive the quality inspection I paid for, and I strongly recommend avoiding their services.

Inspection Hub charged $500 to rush through my pre purchase inspection . Didnt find obvious issues that I had identified in my own walk through . Guy was there for 45 minutes. Never again.

We recently appointed Permit Point Building Surveyors, led by Adnan Ramadan, to assist with a response to Protection Works Notices. Adnan was… Read more

professional, responsive, and efficient from start to finish. His expertise and guidance made what could have been a complex process straightforward and easy to manage.

[Name Removed] did the valuation of my property. 2 bigger bank have done there valuation week earlier. They did 100 thousand more than what he did.… Read more

Also another land they did valuation I bought 5 years back but he put the same value. But same block next to me was sold $45000 more. I don’t know how they did valuation. Absolutely disgusting service. I paid $600 from my pocket get proper valuation. I spoke with the guy [Name Removed], he does not even care about customer. Never ever go to this company.. just rubbish service

Building Mentor – I choose Darren of Affordable building inspections before I choose my builder. Before I employed him, he was guiding me through the building process… Read more

- me 64 and a first-time builder. Darrens reports were comprehensive with photographs, so if I did not know what he meant the photographs helped. The builder also found his reports helpful, and they were in addition to their own quality control. An extra set of eyes. I managed to learn a lot about building, through Darren and others, and was fortunate that I had a really good building supervisor. The supervisor works for the builder, while Darren worked for me. Darren's advice was objective, realistic and subjective. Building standards although not referenced in his reports were clear to the reader and the builder. Not being a builder myself I went with a reputable builder. I chose to have a building inspector, to tell me the things that I didn't know. Building is hard, complicated and I misunderstood a lot of things, having a building inspector is helpful, Darren as well as his reports that were formal gave me the informal version as well - which was probably more useful to me. Overall, we had a good build. Having had building inspector, I know most of the issues that the builder or I will have to fix in the future.

As other reviewers have written I would avoid this company like the plague.The inspector missed numerous defects and in particular one that will cost… Read more

tens of thousands to repair which will come out of my pocket now that the warranty period has expired.Expensive and a waste of money so go elsewhere!

Great experience working with the Houspect team in Sydney. This is the first time I am building and know nothing about the process. The reports… Read more

were really helpful and that I could speak to the inspector or office when I didn't understand the terms or defects was a massive help. I’m so thankful my friend told me about these guys.

This purchase is being held up thanks to Jim's Building inspections being vigorously checked – I had a Building inspector from Jim's building inspections do a thorough house inspection for me for a property I want to buy. The inspection was… Read more

very thorough and opened my eyes to a lot of costly repairs if I continued with the purchase and not having these rectified prior to me taking ownership. A lot of the issues raised were not apparent to me as they seemed trivial but unfortunately not safety compliant. There were larger issues like retaining walls and drainage that needed repairs and would be very expensive.

Amazing services for New Build House Inspection! – Our new house was built by 1 of the so called better volume builders. But from the start Site Supervisor ignored our concerns about various defects.… Read more

The standard responses were either "We'll fix it later" or "Oh, it's how it should be! No worry! It's within VBA tolerance". After lockdown was lifted, immediately we engaged Kieran to be our Private Inspector. Except the Slab inspection (which was done during lockdown and our builder refused Private Inspection), Kieran did all the inspections for us - Frame, Fixing & Waterproof, Lockup, Completion. His inspections were always thorough and quite flexible - sometimes within 2 days of booking. What we appreciate most about Kieran's service was the continuity of the services and how he took time to answer our questions. With the defects from the previous stage, he would follow up with the fixings on his subsequent inspections. He took calls from our SS and make sure the fixings are done. We don't need to explain everything again and again like with the bigger companies- where you have a new inspector for each stage, and they only gave you 1 phone call follow up your inspection. We'd definitely recommend Kieran's service to others!