About CSI
CSI (Canberra Sydney Property Inspection) are specialist Building Consultants. University trained inspectors and consultants have served the Canberra and Sydney construction industry for thirty years, with consultancy for complex dispute resolution, building and pest analysis and expert witness services.
Due to the ever-changing building construction compliance environment, progressive computer analytical tools have been adapted to evaluate compliance regulations, structural and durability changes governing the built environment. This detailed analytical building evaluation for inspection reporting is essential in the modern era, to provide a complete picture for clients when purchasing,perhaps the most expensive undertaking in one’s life.
Evaluation of the property for purchase has two components. The first is the physical building development, the second is the land. These two components constitute the total value of the property. To make an informed decision on the value of the property, defects, significant or otherwise, have to be clearly identified. Our building and pest specialist consultancy provides the means to check the true value of the property. That is the obvious value buyers can see in the property they intend to purchase, minus the cost of rectification and repairs that our inspection experts investigate.
These repairs may be urgent or need monitoring. They may be structural or visual. Either way they need to be identified and considered in terms of the house or unit value. The bank will of course be pleased to know the “net value” too. If a house has hidden problems, such as non-compliance or worse still, termites, then if the purchaser is aware of these, they may be in a better position to “value” such a large contractual undertaking.
The most highly trained professionals should be entrusted with uncovering these hidden costs in a building purchase. Your solicitor will reaffirm the importance of undertaking an inspection report to reduce risk. Pre-purchase building inspections should only be performed by the best and most qualified inspectors using the latest and up to date regulatory compliance and investigative tools. This is why we use university trained inspectors. We have the best and latest computer report systems for on site and compliance evaluation. This technology also enables fast turn around of the inspection report within 24 hours. Our reporting system is a demonstration of current best practice. The professional, scientific, investigative evaluations, conducted by trained practitioners, eliminate the risk of failure of an otherwise good purchase due to hidden building repair costs.
Yours Sincerely,
Paul O’Donnell B Bldg (Hon) CSI Director
What people are saying about our Building and Pest Inspection Services
16/01/2014
Thanks Paul – I thought the report was well done, particularly like your use of photos, which are really helpful to get a better understanding of the issues. I also appreciated your comments yesterday, which gave us the confidence to move forward and purchase this property yesterday afternoon. Thanks very much!
Cheers,
Matthew
3/06/2014
Thanks again for running our clients through your thoughts!
High quality service as always.
Regards,
Harry
15/06/2014
Thanks Paul,
Thank you for such a quick and comprehensive report
Regards,
Jaimee
17/06/2014
Hey guys,
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you, and to mention that we’ve been very pleased with the quality of the reports you write. The level of detail gives us all the information that we need to make the biggest decision we’ve ever had to make.
Thank you for the quality, the promptness and level of prioritisation that you have given us, we do really appreciate it. Hopefully the efforts result in a purchase soon.
Best regards,
The Trubes.
19/06/2014
Hi Paul,
Thanks so much for coming out and providing a report in such a short notice! You were very professional, helpful and very quick to send us this report, we really appreciate it!
Regards,
Rick
25/06/14
Thank you so much your service has been amazing and the gentleman who called us yesterday was great and explained the report to us. We will be recommending you to family and friends who are purchasing properties in the near future.
Regards
Claudia and Michael
9/07/2014
Thank you Louise for organizing all this work and to you Paul in conducting this Job. I will let my friends know about how great you guys are at CSI building and I will encourage them to call you when in need.
Thank you so much.
Paul
19/08/2014
Hi Paul,
I just wanted to say a thank you for your help. I called quite a few places after a building & pest inspection that was needed urgently and from start to finish Louise was so lovely and very helpful. She kept me updated through every step of the booking, contacting the agent & tenant through to the confirmation.
You also called me after wards and gave me a very useful update so that I could go ahead with the exchange on the property. Not to mention the report that came though only hours later that night with colour photos and written so that we could understand it!
Thank you once again! I will defiantly be referring my family & friends onto you, please keep up the great work.
Kind regards,
Happy Customer – Charlotte
04/09/2014
Hi Louise,
Thank you so much for giving this property priority.
Paul was fantastic and we have much appreciation for him coming all this way out to do our inspection.
The report is great and with your help we are thinking of negotiating on a few things.
Have a great weekend to come!
Kindest regards,
Lisamarie and Ryan
14/10/2014
We did thank you. I was very impresses with how thorough the inspection was. I will be using your services again in the future and will happily pass on your business name to all who ask. Very pleased. Thank you.
Matthew
1/02/2013
Thanks Paul for yet another thorough inspection and for taking the time to walk our client through your findings. Your attention to detail is very much appreciated. We will continue to call through as a first point of call for our inspection needs.
Kind regards
Harrison | Property Analyst
12/06/2013
Thanks Paul
Our clients and us are very appreciative of your diligence and communication of findings!
Kind regards
Harrison | Property Analyst
14/08/2013
Hi Paul,
Thanks very much for this. I appreciate you refunding the money. Unnecessary. I do and will recommend you business to others looking for a house inspection.
Best Wishes
Ashley
09/09/2013
Paul
The report is well written. We appreciate your urgency on this matter and we would recommend your firm to anyone who required a building inspection in the future.
Kind Regards
Charles Mellick
15/10/2013
Hi Paul & Louise,
Thank you for the report. The promptness/efficiency is much appreciated. Thank you again.
Carmelo
28/11/2013
Hi Paul
Just want to say thank you for coming to the Glenmore property in such short notice yesterday.
Kind regards,
Maiko
26/11/2013
Thanks Paul,
I’ve had a good read, nice job. Cheers
Matt
3/11/2012
Thanks Paul,
Great job, I like the picture details in the report – very helpful fo r non handy men such as myself.
Have a great weekend.
Cheers
Vincent
12/11/2012
Dear Paul and Louise,
THANK YOU so much for the quick, professional and pleasant manner in which you and Louise have dealt and completed this job for me. It has been stressful at times with buying this house. Louise was exceptional on Friday with the information and organising, and you were great with your communication and follow-up call today ahead of the report being sent. I really appreciate your work and help in this matter. It was a pleasure to do business with your company and I will recommend CSI to people who ask me in the future.
Have a great night and week.
Regards,
Angela Moloney
10/09/2012
Hi Paul,
I just wanted to thank you for your incredibly speedy service on Friday – we were succesful in obtaining the house, so thanks again!
Gemma Matthews
16/04/2011
Hi Paul
Thank you so much for your time and assistance in this – it is truly much appreciated.
Have a great weekend
Kind regards
Rebecca
4/05/2011
Paul,
Thank you for your prompt assistance. Your attention was greatly appreciated.
Regards.
Michael
30/08/2011
Hi Paul,
Many thanks for the efficient response in compiling this detailed report.
I am very satisfied with the quality of the report.
Kind regards
Helen
13/02/2021
We engaged the services of CSI Building and right from the start they were extremely professional & prompt. Their extensive knowledge in the building industry is unbelievable. If you are requiring a building inspection of any form CSI is the company you go to. I most definitely will be using their services again and have already forwarded their details on to several companies that engage our services. I highly recommend them.
From an extremely satisfied customer
Pete Chris
20/03/2021
we needed report for NCAT and Paul was recommended by solicitors. we bought the expert report and scott schedule. Could not have won without them!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zvetanka Merlov
06/04/2021
We obtained a pre-purchase report from Paul. Received the report the same day as inspection so we could put our offer in on time. Report was clear, had photos and diagrams to assist us. Easy to read and understand as a layperson
Amy Campbell
16/04/2021
The best expert in Sydney is Paul. I have to go to the tribunal regularly and no other expert has done as good as work as Paul has.
Matthew S
23/05/2021
It was a pre-purchase inspection. CSI actively chased the real estate agent to get access as soon as my request was received. The report is thorough. Paul called to discuss the results as soon as he completed the inspection. Such a lovely man and a delightful experience. Highly recommended.