Testimonials

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 

Nigel carried out a very thorough pre purchase building inspection on a home we purchased in Trentham.The report Nigel sent was very clear and the information supplied was backed up with photos where necessary.Nigel was very happy to answer any queries we had.!Nigel is very knowledgeable and professional.Very happy to recommend - 05/03/2026 

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 

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 

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 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 

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, 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 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 

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 

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 

Nigel's efficiency at organising a time with our agent and getting the building and pest report back to us promptly was impressive. The report was followed by a phone call and Nigel took us through his findings and provided recommendations on action we could/should take. He was able to answer our questions clearly and articulately. Highly recommend! - 17/03/2020 

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 

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 

Zinc inspections were easy to deal with, professional, thorough and very helpful. Lovely to deal with and gave us great peace of mind when buying our first home. Highly recommend! - 30/07/2020 

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 

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 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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

Nigel was fantastic with both of our inspections. Prompt and gave us all the information that was required prior to running the test as well as afterward. I really appreciated that he tool the time to call me and talk through the inspection both times as well as sending the detailed reports to us that included photos and descriptions of all facets of the properties. Can't recommend Zync Inspections enough and would use them again in a heartbeat! - 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 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 

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 

From the first phone call being answered promptly, to the end report coming through Nigel was excellent.

Very detailed and all our question were answered.

Great peace of mind when buying what is usually life's greatest asset!

Thanks again - 30/07/2020 

Extremely thorough and prompt service. Detailed report with photos showing items of concern. Willing to explain and discuss with client. Offer to refer to trades for quotes etc. Would definitely use Zync Inspections again. - 17/03/2020 

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