Question 1

Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?

Accepted Answer

We carry One Million Dollars of Insurance as well as Public Liability.

Question 2

How did you decide to get into your line of work?

Accepted Answer

After a lifetime in the construction and building industries, I decided that I wanted to use my knowledge and experience to help people who have no knowledge of construction, to feel confident that the most expensive purchase in their life will not be a bottomless pit of repair costs.

Question 3

Do you have a favourite customer story you would like to share?

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Our Pre-purchase Building Inspections include: Internal Structural Building Inspection – this is conducted by one of our building inspectors in the kitchen, bathroom and toilets, laundry room, bedrooms and of course the main living areas of the property in the Geelong region.

Question 4

What do you like most about your job?

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Helping people feel comfortable and safe in the knowledge that the house is structurally sound.

Question 5

What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?

Accepted Answer

Although we do not undertake remedial repair work ourselves, we will make recommendations for such repairs and include these within the scope of our report. We will also suggest appropriate tradesman and professional services who may be able to carry out this work. PLEASE NOTE we have no commercial relationship with these firms and we only pass on their details as we have seen their professional standard of work in the past.

Question 6

What questions do customers commonly ask and how would you answer them?

Accepted Answer

Can I be present during the inspection. How soon should I arrange my inspection. How much will your service cost.

Question 7

What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?

Accepted Answer

Our chief inspector Ken has lived in the Geelong area all his life and therefore has in depth knowledge of the types of houses there are, along with the methods of construction. He has been in the building trade for over 30 years. Ken has held Building Licence No - DBU-5831since 1993 House Inspections Geelong Services operate in accordance with all applicable Australian Standards. We hold the appropriate Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance

Question 8

Why should a customer hire you over another service provider?

Accepted Answer

The Building Inspections we undertake on your behalf are carried out with the sole aim of making sure that the house your purchase has no hidden problems.  Not only are we looking for existing structural and possible inherent damage but we also take into consideration the possibilities of future damage that may result from any nearby construction.

Question 9

What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?

Accepted Answer

Size of house. Location. Country or City Type of construction

Question 10

How can a customer save money before you start the work? Please give 3 tips

Accepted Answer

Sellers or their agents are unlikely to inform you of a possible termite infestation in the property which you are hoping to buy. A termite inspection by House Inspections Geelong Services will carry out that task on your behalf and enable you to identify any such pest infestations that could prove to be very expensive in the future!

Question 11

Are there any special offers you would like to offer to Oneflare customers?

Accepted Answer

The most cost effective service is a Combined Building and Pest Inspection, which is a saving of $130.00 over the cost of individual inspections.

Question 12

What makes your pricing competitive?

Accepted Answer

Submit a booking request via the book now button and one of our staff will call you within the hour to confirm prices and a suitable inspection time.

Question 13

How do you normally charge for your service?

Accepted Answer

The cost of a building and pest inspection is highly dependent on the size and type of property. The inspection prices illustrated here are indicative only, and should be used as a guide for estimating your requirements. Submit a booking request via the book now button and one of our staff will call you within the hour to confirm prices and a suitable inspection time.

Question 14

Is there a particular aspect of your trade or industry that you specialise in?

Accepted Answer

House Inspections Geelong Services is the premier Building Inspection company in the City of Geelong and the surrounding district areas.  All of our Inspectors have had at least 30 years experience within the building industry and so have particular knowledge as to the defects  and other construction damage that would not be immediately apparent to the inexperienced eye.

Question 15

What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?

Accepted Answer

House Inspections Geelong Services is the premier Building Inspection company in the City of Geelong and the surrounding district areas.  All of our Inspectors have had at least 30 years experience within the building industry and  have particular knowledge as to the construction damage that would not be immediately apparent to the inexperienced eye.

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