Testimonials

As a first home buyer with little knowledge about houses, I really needed a thorough building and pest inspector to help me out. Nigel took the time to write a detailed report, then explained that report to me over the phone. He answered all my questions and was very professional to deal with, start to finish. I highly recommend Nigel from ZYNC House Inspections. - 17/03/2018 

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 

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 

Nigel was very responsive from my initial enquiry right through to provision of the building and pest report. Throughout our dealings he was friendly, professional, and very understanding when the inspection needed to be delayed a few days, even though that would have obviously put him out. The report was detailed and thorough. Very happy with the service we received from Zync inspections and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing a building and pest inspection. - 30/08/2020 

A reliable, prompt and friendly service from Nigel. He was very approachable, very detailed and helpful in explaining his findings which was really valuable when buying our new home. Would highly recommend. - 01/06/2020 

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 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 

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 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 

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 

Was so impressed with the detail and the content of the report. Pointed out a lot more items that needed attention than I seen.Also gave peace of mind about the house. - 30/04/2020 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

Worth every single cent and then some. On two separate occasions, Nigel has saved me many thousands of dollars in repairs of major building defects that were invisible on casual inspection. He went above and beyond to explain his inspection to me in detail. With my recent purchase, he supported me to advocate for works to be completed that the vendor's plumber was saying was fixed (when it wasn't) and on another his report enabled me to pull out of a contract when the defects found were too significant and costly and the vendor wouldn't negotiate on price. Very grateful on both occasions! Can't recommend highly enough. - 18/11/2025 

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service I received from your Nigel. From start to finish, my experience with Zinc Inspections has been nothing short of outstanding. Nigel conducted a thorough inspection of my property and provided me with a detailed and comprehensive report. His expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the inspection process. Nigel took the time to explain his findings and answer all of my questions, ensuring that I had a clear understanding of the inspection results. What truly stood out to me was the level of professionalism and customer care exhibited. From the initial contact to scheduling the inspection and receiving the report, every interaction was prompt, courteous, and efficient. Nigel's commitment to delivering exceptional service is truly commendable. I would not hesitate to recommend Zinc Inspections to anyone in need of reliable and thorough inspection services. Your dedication to excellence and commitment to customer satisfaction truly sets you apart from the competition. Thank you once again for the outstanding service. I am grateful for the peace of mind your inspection provided, and I will certainly be reaching out for any future inspection needs. - 03/07/2024 

Nigel provided a quick turnaround on completing the inspection and final report. He also took the time to walk through the report with us and answered any questions and concerns we had. Nigel was very easy to talk to, enabling us to make an informative decision on the property. Highly recommend. - 17/03/2020 

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 

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! - 17/05/2020 

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 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 

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 

We would have no hesitations in recommending Nigel of Zync Inspections to any prospective purchaser in need of a building or pest inspection. Nigel was extremely thorough, providing a very detailed report with explanations, suggestions and photographs. He also went through the main issues he uncovered in the house by phone prior to sending through the detailed report. It was so easy to deal with Zync and Nigel put our minds at rest in regards to the property as we could see from the report that he inspected everything in his path. I'd encourage all buyers to use this service before purchasing - it's money well spent. - 17/03/2020 

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 

Excellent Service required a pest and building report and was recommended Nigel from the real estate agent . The report was completed very promptly , further to this the amount of detail and useful information in the report was great. He was able to point out many things that we had overlooked with our inspections of the property. My recommendation would be to get the report done before you sign any documents as often the contract states structural only as a way to void the contract , costs can quickly add up to repair even non structural. Don't buy a property without pest and building inspection - 17/03/2018 

This was our first building inspection and it went very smoothly and promptly. Nigel went to view the property the day after I called him and we had the report that evening. The report was thorough and easy to understand. I'd highly recommend ZYNC services. - 30/04/2020 

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 

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 was advised to organise a building inspection and pest report on a house I was interested and have subsequently bought recently. Nigel was recommended and I could not have been more delighted. He made the whole process easy and uncomplicated, he was very reassuring and professional to deal with. And he was incredibly quick, both with the inspection and the subsequent report. I could not recommend him more highly. - 17/03/2020 

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 

I was impressed how quickly ZYNC were able to accommodate my request for a building and pest inspection. The report provided was detailed and informative. I wouldn't hesitate to recommended the services provided by ZYNC! - 23/06/2021