Testimonials

Nigel Benn was as friendly, thorough and professional as anyone I have ever met. His inspection was detailed and comprehensive. His on-site discussion just after the inspection communicated the issues with clarity and without stress. He has happily advised of the follow up actions, and offered contacts – who have also proven to be excellent. I will happily use Nigel again, and would recommend him to anyone without hesitation. Thank you, Nigel. - 11/03/2021 

We recently engaged ZYNC House Inspections to carry out a combined building and pest inspection on a property within Gisborne, prior to making an offer to purchase. Nigel provided an excellent service, providing a professional and detailed report, following up with a phone call to explain in detail to non-builders the consequences of any items found. What was particularly refreshing was the transparency with which Nigel explained what we could expect from the inspection. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nigel to anyone requiring a building inspection. - 17/03/2020 

I chose ZYNC for my house inspection because of the reviews. And ill say, the service lived up to the reviews. Nigel’s report helped give me peace of mind in purchasing my first place. He called and explained the report to me , he was upfront and honest about what he inspected so I knew what maintenance needed to be done. Thankyou! - 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 

I had Nigel complete a building inspection on my property. From the very beginning Nigel was prompt and professional. He was able to inspect the property within a couple of days from my initial phone call. He was very thorough and professional with the inspection. Nigel was also very courteous and went out of his way and took the time to answer questions I had regarding the property. I could not recommend Nigel any more. This kind of service is extremely rare these days. Don't bother wasting your time looking elsewhere. - 28/08/2021 

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 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 was great, easy to deal with, responsive, and reliable. He is clearly very experienced in building and pest inspections and knows many of the local agents. His report was easy to understand and he was more than happy to talk it through over the phone. - 03/05/2021 

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 

Nigel completed a property and pest inspection for a house we were looking at purchasing. He was prompt, and his report was extremely comprehensive. More importantly, he was happy to talk through his findings and also work with the vendor to rectify the key issues identified during the inspection. Thorough and good value. - 17/10/2020 

I wanted a custom inspection as my home was approaching the 7 year building guarantee end. Nigel said he could help - referral came from locals - and he booked in very quickly and provided the report immediately. Fantastic service and professionalism. Now I've just got to work through his recommendations....needing a handy person with multiple skills. 🙂 - 24/05/2020 

Amazing service! So friendly and helpful, I have used Nigel in many houses and he has saved me from buying houses with a lot of damage. If you are buying or selling or just want to check how your house is all over I highly recommend Nigel!!! - 13/10/2025 

From the beginning, Nigel was very easy to deal with. I made one phone call and few days later received a very throughout report, with pictures and all the information needed for us to make a decision on the house. Nigel made 2 follow up calls to check if we required further information about the report, and the good thing is that he wasn't pushy at all. Great service, recommended!!! - 20/11/2019 

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 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 - 29/10/2019 

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 

Very happy with NIgel at ZYNC Inspections. He was friendly, helpful and happy to answer any questions about his services and report. He was able to attend the property within a short time frame and provided detailed and understandable information. Would recommend his services and will use them again. - 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 

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 

Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Responsiveness , Value Excellent service. Very detailed and thorough as best as can be with the access available. All questions answered and plenty of advice given. Highly recommended. - 26/12/2021 

Nigel was fantastic. He was able to fit in an inspection for us at very short notice two days before the auction and arranged everything with the agent. He sent an extremely comprehensive building and pest report with photos and language that was easy for us to understand. He was also happy to chat through things over the phone and answered a number of questions so that we were comfortable bidding on—and buying—the house. We know there are some minor maintenance issues to address when we are ready but also that the house we bought is solid and in good overall condition. I would absolutely recommend Nigel for any pre-purchase inspections. - 17/03/2017 

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. - 28/02/2022 

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 

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 

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 from ZYNC Inspections is knowledgeable, professional and thorough in his work. My wife and I drove for one and a half hours to meet him at a regional property and he arrived ahead of time. I can highly recommend Nigel, his reports are extensive and communicative. He shared extensive local knowledge of trades who could help us in the future. Excellent service. - 17/06/2021 

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 wonderful at providing a very detailed and thorough report for our pest and building inspection on a property we were thinking of purchasing. He not only followed up with a lengthy written report, but also many phone calls, advising us on details with his informed opinion. I would highly recommend! - 17/05/2021 

Nigel Benn is highly recommended to anyone wanting a house inspection prior to purchase. We found him to be very professional, courteous and friendly. The inspection report provided by Nigel was comprehensive and provided us with a clear view of the state of the property. - 28/03/2021 

Nigel worked with the Real Estate agent to inspect the property at short notice. The report was thorough and detailed. The report was supported by an excellent verbal conversation in which Nigel put the report in perspective of the properties age and gave an idea of the build quality. - 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 

We are so glad we chose Nigel to do our Prop inspection. He was super thorough and gave all the details we needed about the property. He was also really helpful in talking through things I didnt know about or understand. I honestly wouldnt purchase a property without Nigel going over it first. Such a detailed and informative report provided. Thank you for all your help. - 01/10/2023