Select Building Inspections Adelaide
Alexis's 85-page photo reports have helped multiple buyers negotiate price reductions or walk away from structurally compromised properties.
The 50-review sample is uniformly five-star with no negative outliers, which is unusual even for well-run businesses, and the consistency of detail across independent reviews (same-day reports, on-site walkthroughs, responsive follow-up calls) suggests these aren't isolated experiences. If you're buying under time pressure — cooling-off period, pre-auction, or interstate purchase — the recurring pattern of 24-to-48-hour bookings with same-day report delivery is worth confirming directly when you call, as demand appears high and scheduling early is mentioned more than once as advisable.
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (451 total)
“walked me through every single detail and made sure I fully understood everything”
“scheduled a building and pest inspection within 24hrs of being notified”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 300 pest controls in Adelaide
Credentials & background
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About Select Building Inspections Adelaide
Alexis — the inspector behind Select Building Inspections Adelaide — specialises in pre-purchase building and pest inspections for residential properties across Adelaide, with a particular track record helping buyers navigate cooling-off periods and pre-auction decisions under tight timelines. What sets him apart from a generalist inspector is the depth of his reports: multiple customers independently compared his work to other companies and noted the difference, with one reviewer describing an 85-page report with photos against a 17-page competitor report with no images. Alexis is known for walking clients through findings on-site rather than just emailing a document — he shows people issues firsthand, explains why they're happening, and follows up by phone after the report lands. He regularly works with first-home buyers who need complex defects explained in plain language, interstate investors who can't attend in person, and buyers who've already had a vendor-arranged report and want an independent second opinion. His inspections cover both older character homes with hidden structural issues and brand-new builds where construction defects are flagged before handover — a niche where many buyers assume a new home doesn't need checking. Turnaround time is a consistent differentiator: same-day reports and bookings accommodated within 24–48 hours appear across dozens of reviews, including holiday periods and pre-auction inspections.
Best for: pre-purchase inspections during tight cooling-off periods, pre-auction due diligence where same-day reports are essential, first-home buyers who need defects explained clearly in person, and interstate investors who need a detailed photo-supported report without attending the property themselves.
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How quickly can Select Building Inspections Adelaide turn around a report?+
Based on the reviews we analysed, same-day report delivery after the inspection is the norm rather than the exception. Multiple reviewers describe a full cycle — booking, on-site inspection, and emailed report — completed within 24 to 48 hours of first contact. This appears to hold even during busy periods like the Christmas holiday window and for pre-auction bookings made at very short notice. If you have a tight cooling-off deadline, it's worth calling Alexis directly and confirming availability upfront, as demand is high and early scheduling is recommended by repeat clients.
Does Alexis inspect new builds, or only older properties?+
Several reviewers specifically mention new construction inspections, including one buyer who had a brand-new home inspected and was surprised by the number of faults Alexis identified that they hadn't noticed during their own walk-throughs. Older character homes are also well represented in the reviews, with roof spaces and other hard-to-access areas consistently noted as part of the inspection scope. The business appears equally comfortable across property ages — the key differentiator is the level of detail applied regardless of build era.
What do customers say about the value for money at Select Building Inspections?+
Reviews are consistently positive about value, though a couple of reviewers acknowledge upfront that this isn't the cheapest option in Adelaide. The recurring sentiment is that the depth of the report and the on-site walkthrough justify the cost — one reviewer described it as 'the best money I have ever spent,' and several others credited the inspection with saving them from purchasing properties that would have cost significantly more to repair. For buyers treating the inspection as a negotiating tool or a decision-making input, the detail level appears to have tangible financial value.
Can Select Building Inspections Adelaide help if I'm buying interstate and can't attend the inspection in person?+
At least one reviewer is an interstate buyer who engaged Alexis for an Adelaide investment property without being present on-site. The reports include photos and written explanations detailed enough that remote buyers can make informed decisions, and Alexis is noted for following up by phone to walk clients through findings after the report is delivered. One reviewer also mentions receiving SMS messages with photos and video to help them understand specific issues — suggesting the communication style adapts to clients who aren't there in person.
Does Alexis conduct the inspections personally, or does he send other inspectors?+
The overwhelming majority of reviews name Alexis directly as the person who conducted the inspection, walked them through findings, and answered follow-up questions. A small number of reviews refer to 'the team,' which may indicate occasional use of other inspectors for concurrent jobs, but the client experience described across nearly all 50 reviews we examined is one of direct, personal involvement from Alexis at every stage. If having Alexis personally conduct your inspection matters to you, it's worth confirming at the time of booking.