Houspect
Cost: $550 (building and pest inspections)
Rating: 9.5/10
After purchasing my home subject to building & pest inspections, I came across Houspect. Houspect specialise in various inspections, depreciation schedules for investment properties and some commercial options as well.
I found them through a quick Google search, and after being recommended by VIP Consulting.
The service
I had to organise an inspection within 5 business days. That was part of the contract. In hindsight, I would have liked more time. My major concern was not being able to get hold of a reputable inspector. The person I talked to on the phone was remarkably helpful. He went through the total cost, what to expect in the report, and liaised with the estate agent to organise suitable times.
The inspection was done the following day, when I rang on Monday afternoon. Incredibly quick.
Once the inspection had been done, I received a phone call detailing a brief summary to put my mind at ease, and then within 24 hours I received a detailed report by email. This included several page reports, and recommendations.
The follow up call
A few days down the track I received a follow up call from Houspect. I thought this was excellent, and wasn’t expecting it.
The report
I received 2 pdf files within 24 hours detailing the building and pest inspection results including brief summaries. The industry is quick conservative when it comes to recommendations, so don’t get too fussed about all the detail. Note that it is best to get an inspection on an empty property, but this is not always possible so you have to take it with a grain of salt.
Summary
For the money I paid, which was around a few hundred bucks, I was impressed with the service rendered. When you buy your first property, you quickly come up with a list of trusted services whom you can rely on next time. It’s important to have this list, and build a business relationship with them. Well done Houspect!
