Testimonials

We recently purchased a property and engaged Nigel to do a building and pest inspection. This was organized very quickly and thoroughly and Nigel could not have been more helpful. He walked me through the report and was very easy to talk to which made the whole process so much easier. As we are new to the area he was also able to recommend local tradespeople which we really appreciated. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nigel to anyone who is purchasing a new property and wants the peace of mind that comes with a thorough inspection. - 29/10/2019 

Nigel was easy to talk to and very prompt in returning calls. His expertise in the building profession was an added bonus. He tried hard to work in with our timing requirements and we were pleased with the detail in the report which he explained thoroughtly to us. - 17/03/2020 

Was very happy with the service provided by Zync House Inspections. The inspection report was clear and thorough, really appreciated the follow up call after to summarise the report. - 17/03/2019 

Nigel provided a comprehensive building + pest report with very little notice. The quality of the report, complete with photos and explanations, was good quality, which meant we could make an informed decision about our prospective property purchase. - 17/03/2018 

Nigel was fantastic to deal with. Very responsive, and after the report was sent through he called to go over it and answer any questions that had arisen. Very thorough and reports went above and beyond what I believe to be the standard for a home inspection. - 13/01/2026 

Nigel responded quickly with a booking and inspection, providing an enormous level of detail and exactly what we needed to make an informed property decision. He is an easy and thorough communicator, very thorough, very motivated and just reports and explains the facts so you can make good decisions. Total pro. - 18/08/2021 

Impressed with the service I received when having a pest and building inspection on a property I was interested in. Nigel was prompt and assisted with having the inspection completed the next day.The report was thorough and recommendations taken into account whenmaking an offer. Thanks Nigel would certainly recommend Zync in the future. - 17/03/2019 

Nigel is extremely professional and a great communicator. We received our inspection report very quickly and were able to make a successful offer with full confidence in the quality of the property. Nigel also provided additional details for trusted contractors and tradesman that we will be able to use for some of the minor repairs we may wish to make after moving in. We would not hesitate to recommend Nigel for any buildings and pest inspection requirements. - 17/03/2019 

Nigel conducted a prepurchase building inspection for us. His report verbally and written was very thorough. Nigel was approachable, professional and honest through the whole process. He also provided us with a list of tradesman he trusts to support us with our renovation. - 24/10/2021 

I'm glad I found Nigel for my pre-purchase property inspection. Nigel was very upfront. In particular, I wanted to select someone with the right qualifications and Nigel did not have any problems with sharing his registered building practitioner and pest control qualifications with me. His report was thorough and overall I had a very positive experience. I highly recommend Nigel for anyone looking to get their building and pest inspection conducted by a qualified individual. - 17/03/2020 

Great detailed reports with imagery referencesWe recently purchased a property in country Daylesford and required building and pest inspections for the purchase.Nigel was recommended by a local real estate agent commenting “I would use Nigel when I purchase my own properties”. When mentioned to the agent selling our property, she commented “Nigel is a great inspector.”Inspections were conducted on time as scheduled and reports were delivered on the same day. Both reports were in great details with imagery references.Recommendations were covered for all parts of building, fencing and retaining walls in garden areas. Nigel contacted me while I was reading the reports to discuss and answer any questions we had.The reports gave us great confidence and comfort in purchasing the property. We highly recommend Nigel for building and pest inspections. - 24/02/2022 

Nigel came highly recommended to us as we went through the process of purchasing our first home. He was extremely prompt and reliable and delivered a very thorough report the same day he conducted the inspection. He also followed up with a phone call to ensure all our questions were answered.We signed our contract of sale feeling more confident thanks to the level of care and expertise he delivered pre- during and post inspection.Thanks again Nigel. - 17/10/2020 

Great service. Quick and straightforward with no issues. Highly professional. We had the report the afternoon of the inspection. Everything explained well and and in easy-to-understand language. Nigel was very helpful at all stages of the process. - 24/03/2022 

Nigel inspected my property before I purchased it and I was so impressed with his insight into structure, soil and overall report. He turned the report around really quickly and provided photos as evidence, which will help when it comes to any potential renovations further down the track. - 24/10/2021 

Best $660 I’ve ever spent. Nigel was easy to deal with, prompt to respond, and provided a very detailed report in a very timely fashion. I couldn’t be happier with the service and the report produced. Worth every penny and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nigel to anyone looking to buy in the Macedon Ranges area. - 08/11/2019 

Nigel was very friendly and easy to work with. He provided a very thorough report with photos and advise. Thank you for the inspection and i would highly recommend him and use his services again! - 17/03/2019 

I had Nigel conduct two home inspections for me whilst looking for my first home. He was always prompt and courteous. He was very thorough and compiled two of the best home inspection reports that i've ever seen. They were very detailed and outlined all the problem areas of both properties. I even had the real estate agent ask for his details after witnessing how much attention to detail his reports were. I have no problem recommending his services to anyone looking to have a building inspected. - 17/03/2017 

Nigel was extremely thorough in the inspection and reporting on my newly purchased property in Hepburn. I was very happy with the service provided. Nigel was prompt and polite. Highly recommend, and I will rely on him for trade recommendations. Thank you, Nigel - 25/06/2024 

I found Nigel to be prompt, very detailed and able to give good counsel with the many questions I had about the property. The report was easy to understand and thorough. I will use Nigel again. - 17/03/2018 

Nigel was recommended to me for a building and pest inspection on a property I have purchased. He was great. Organised the inspection quickly, called me once the report was prepared and went through everything with me. He could not have been more helpful. I would happily recommend Nigel to friends. - 17/03/2020 

Nigel was extremely polite, responsive and provided a comprehensive report on our new property. He was great in answering the questions we had about the report and provided pragmatic advice. I would definitely recommend Nigel and use ZYNC again. - 17/03/2020 

Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Responsiveness , Value Great detailed reports with imagery references We recently purchased a property in country Daylesford and required building and pest inspections for the purchase. Nigel was recommended by a local real estate agent commenting “I would use Nigel when I purchase my own properties”. When mentioned to the agent selling our property, she commented “Nigel is a great inspector.” Inspections were conducted on time as scheduled and reports were delivered on the same day. Both reports were in great details with imagery references. Recommendations were covered for all parts of building, fencing and retaining walls in garden areas. Nigel contacted me while I was reading the reports to discuss and answer any questions we had. The reports gave us great confidence and comfort in purchasing the property. We highly recommend Nigel for building and pest inspections. Great detailed reports with imagery references We recently purchased a property in country Daylesford and required building and … More - 26/02/2022 

Thank you for a very thorough inspection and friendly and helpful service! The inspection report provided by ZYNC Inspections was incredibly detailed and included photographs of every item discussed. The report also included helpful advice regarding areas where repair work is needed in the building. As a first-time home buyer, Nigel's report was incredibly helpful to me in my decision-making process around purchasing the property. It has helped me to identify and prioritize necessary repair jobs to the property.
I highly recommend ZYNC inspections! - 30/04/2020 

Nigel was extremely professional and thorough in his inspection of my newly purchased property in Daylesford. His report was detailed and specific and contained several small repair / maintenance items I hadn't noticed and thus will prove of great assistance to guide me once I move in. - 17/12/2020 

Nigel was recommended to us for a property that we were interested in purchasing and we required a quick turnaround on the report. Nothing was too much trouble and he slotted us in in no time at all. His report was well written , informative and gave us a great insight into the potential issues that we may be facing. he took the time to discuss the report and was happy to share his experience with us.Highly recommended - 17/03/2020 

Nigel was great to deal with and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Did an extremely thorough inspection and was helpful in explaining all the issues in detail and provided a full report that night. Also was happy to answer extra questions and provide guidance on a couple of renovation ideas as well. Would use again! - 27/01/2026 

Nigel from ZYNC inspections was very thorough, his report for our house inspection was easy enough to read and understand, with pictures showing the areas he was discussing. He followed his report with a courtesy phone call where he summarised the report. I found this very professional and above all very friendly and helpful. Thank you ZYNC. - 17/03/2019 

Positive: Professionalism I have used Nigel's services twice in recent years and he continues to be prompt and very efficient. His reports are always detailed , a great reference point for work requiring attention, and is happy to discuss his findings and make suggestions. Highly recommend. - 26/12/2021 

We were really happy with the service provided by Zync. We've used Nigel twice now and we've recommended him to friends. He is responsive, timely and does a very thorough job. He's very knowledgeable and provides follow up after inspection. We were very impressed by the reports and will definitely use him again. - 05/01/2020 

I used Nigel for the house inspection of my first home. His professionality, friendliness and throughoness helped me know I was making the right decision and reduce the stress of buying a house.Other work collegues were very impressed with the level of detail that went into his report. Some said they wished they had of used Nigel for their inspections.I was very happy with the service Nigel provided and will recommend it to my friends in the future. - 17/03/2017 

Nigel Ben was efficient and provided great customer service. We purchased a large property that always makes you nervous as to what may be hidden beyond your view. The inspection was thorough and clear and after the settlement of the property, we were happy to know that there was nothing that we were not aware of and had factored into our purchase price. Thanks for the great work and confidence in your thorough reporting. - 17/03/2018 

Zync/Nigel performed two inspections for me pre purchase and gave meticulous reports for each. One of them greatly assisted in highlighting some expensive issues prior to purchase, the other provided me with purchase confidence and gave me a brilliant maintenance report to safeguard the property for the future.Nigel's operations are tech forward, punctual and personalised with added personal phone calls and advice. I highly recommend Zync for Hepburn/Macedon Ranges and beyond building and pest inspections. - 17/03/2020 

Nigel was very prompt getting back to me to organise the house inspection. His detailed report was great and also gave me a call back explaining everything. I would recommend Nigel and his business to my friends and family. - 17/03/2018