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Hi, I’m Ian,

Through SSPI and my web site I like to help keep my clients/potential clients informed in any l way I can regarding building inspections and building issues, and provide them with helpful tips to assist them with their home buying or selling.

I intend to update this space regularly with up to date information to help you better understand the industry and help you make the right decisions when looking for a building or property inspector. Whether you are after a Owner Builder Defect Report, also known as 137B Report, a pre-purchase home inspection, a stage inspection, dilapidation report, any building inspection report you need. Hopefully this little ‘blog’ can help.

Ian Stewart
Building Inspector / Limited. IN-L 41845

Inspections all over Melbourne

HI again,I travel all over Melbourne doing building inspections such as 137B owner builder reports, pre purchase reports or any other types of reports. I have seen that the northern suburbs, southern suburbs, eastern and western suburbs of Melbourne all have very different soil types and differing terrain. Which can lead to different defects and possible future issues with your home.

Is your inspector qualified?

Hi again,In this article I’m going to discuss the difference between fully qualified, well trained and experienced inspectors, part time sub-contractors carrying out inspections and also “Franchisees”.A lot of people don’t realize this but only a building inspector fully accredited and Licensed with the VBA (Victorian Building Authority) are legally allowed to call themselves a “building Inspector”.

Why choose SSPI?

Why choose me and SSPI to do your 137B owner builders defect report or your pre purchase inspection and report.?I started life as a carpenter, did my apprenticeship the worked for years as a carpenter so I know how and why a home is put together the way it is.Then I progressed onto becoming a builder and acquired the knowledge over time how to from the foundations up build a house correctly that would stand the test of time.

Tips to Help you Sell Your Home

When selling your home It is important to present it as best you can, things like first appearance or the street view are very important but you don’t always have to spend a lot of money to make a big difference.

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Maira Acevedo

22:55 05 Jun 20

Ian has completed three inspections for us so far. Always a quick service and the reports are very detailed and easy to understand. He is very professional in his communications and punctual for the inspections. I'd definitely recommend to friends and family

Sylvia Pappas

06:42 23 Apr 20

Ian and his team were very efficient, thorough and professional in their work. They assisted with council notice for the safety of our spa barrier. Highly recommended!

Erin Maitland

04:26 25 Mar 20

Ian was quick to return my call, arrived on time for the appointment and sent the report within 2hrs. A straight shooter, backed up by a wealth of knowledge. I will be using his services again.

Jeanette Magro

01:16 23 Mar 20

We would like to thank Ian for a fantastic job. He was very efficient, thorough, and reasonably priced. Ian was very nice and understanding coming out as soon as possible and completing the job. He did a 137B report for us, the price was competitive. Highly recommend to anyone. Ian came out to Werribee (Western Suburbs) for us to complete this report. Thank you again.

Paula Milne

02:46 04 Mar 20

Highly recommend. Good price, Was easy to deal with , would use again.

Rosa Agostino

06:27 02 Nov 19

Ian was professional, personable, reliable and prompt. He replied to my emails in a timely manner and is true to the commitment he makes. Excellent price from a registered building inspector (approx. 30% less than other quotes I obtained). He delivers a high standard of service and promptly delivers a high quality report. I will definitely use his services in the future and I recommend him to you without hesitation.

aditi nehra

14:15 23 Oct 19

Absolute pleasure to deal with Ian. Ian went above and beyond to help us through the entire inspection process. Honest, affordable, reliable and super proactive. Ian has helped us go into the auction process of our home with all the confidence we need. Highly recommend Ian and Solid Start Inspections.

Dilmi Gunarathna

03:48 06 Sep 19

I am really glad I met Ian and I was able to receive his valuable professional advice and recommendations during my property inspection. It really gave me peace of mind. He is absolutely a gentleman, friendly, prompt and thorough in his work. The great reviews he’s received already speak for his service and anyone who works with him will not be disappointed. I can’t thank him enough!! No doubt Ian is now my go-to professional for property inspections and I highly recommend his service to anyone!

Harris Panayi

07:29 28 Aug 19

Ian was a true professional throughout the entire process, a true master at his craft. I cannot thank or recommend Ian enough. At short notice, Ian underwent a pre-purchase inspection for me. He was easy to deal with, punctual, informative, cost effective, and his report was extremely thorough, detailed, and in depth. Ian made me feel assured of my new property, at such a delicate time, and I can only thank him for his level of service and quality of service. I would highly recommend Ian's services to anyone out there. Thanks again Ian!!!

Nishad Perera

12:57 13 Aug 19

Great guy. Extremely knowledgeable. Reports are concise and easy to understand. Would highly recommend for stage inspections of the house. Probably not for final handover inspection (Had few issues not picked up).

Jonathan Dilveridis

09:31 30 Jul 19

Highly recommended! Ian was able to assist in the pre handover inspection and compiled a report in a timely manner. Could not be happier! Thank you Ian

elisha norris

02:59 21 May 19

Had such a great experience with this company. Ian was extremely helpful, prompt, reliable, friendly and professional and really went out of his way to ensure we had what we needed. I would recommend this service and will use again in future. Really happy with the service . 5 stars

Natasha Zampaglione

08:31 17 May 19

Can't recommend Ian enough. I used his services for every stage during my build and it was the best money I've ever spent. Ian was fantastic to deal with, prompt communication and the reports were very detailed and well presented and were issued much faster than I expected which made the build process even smoother as there weren't hold ups waiting for the reports. Highly recommend Ian and Solid start Property Inspections and I will definitely be using them for any of my future needs!

Susana Gonzalez Rodriguez

01:06 10 Apr 19

Great guy and great service. He did building inspection for us with only 24 hours notice. Highly recommended

Ruzica Saric

23:28 19 Jan 19

If you are looking for a professional building inspector with a wealth of knowledge, we would highly recommend Ian Stewart. Ian turned up on time with a great attitude and fantastic customer service. We highly recommend this company through all and any steps of your development or when buying an established home. Being a registered builder and working as a builder for many years, Ian could find faults that we would not be able to see, point things out that we would not have seen or realised needed fixing. Very competitive in price as well. As our main concerns were structural issues more than cosmetic, he reassured us that his concerns are primarily structural. He went above and beyond the service we expected. In summary, brilliant, precise, thorough and professional.

Laurel Arndt

04:52 01 Nov 18

Great service and value for money. Turned up at the time they said they would and gave us valuable advice - What more could we ask for! I will definitely recommend

Peter Bakoulas

00:55 22 Oct 18

Highly recommend Solid start property inspection!!!!! Ian is such a lovely guy and really knows what he is talking about. Will definitely be using ian moving forward.

Ferhan Gunsay

13:30 23 Sep 18

An absolute gentleman. Came ontime and did a perfect job. Much cheaper than anyone else. Provided our inspection paperwork way before the time he said he would. Would definitely recommend

Sallyanne Hunter

14:02 26 Aug 18

Approachable and helpful, Ian arrived on time and provided knowledgable advice before sending through the completed report later that same day. Great service!

Man Shen

13:09 11 Jul 18

I compared three companies before choosing Ian. Ian proved his the best. I found he is very patient , efficient and professional. I will certainly recommend him to other friends.

Joe Lewis

01:59 03 Jul 18

Excellent communications and response time. Professional and thorough approach to inspections (we did two townhouses at frame stage in one visit) and reasonable pricing. Would definitely use again and recommend to friends. Thanks, Ian!

Catherine Moolenschot

00:40 01 Jun 18

Ian is professional, honest, and great to deal with. I highly recommend him.

Eugene Horvath

12:35 29 May 18

Highly recommend Ian, spent the time with our property and with me answering all questions. Felt well informed on all aspects of our property and gave us some great advice. Ian was also spot on time with our appointment. Thanks!

Bee Dee

03:53 06 Feb 18

Ian was an absolute professional and offered a competitive price. As he is a registered builder he was able to do a more thorough check of property than a general inspector and this was so important as I was worried about the house having safety issues not just cosmetic. Turned up on time and was very thorough. Highly recommend this company.

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