Why Choose Us

Buy Wise has earned its reputation as the leading independent Melbourne Building Inspector and Pest Inspection Report services provider. Trusting a one person outfit can be cheaper but risky by contrast to engaging a team of professional building inspectors in a company with enviable customer service satisfaction, Google Reviews, and multi service awards as Buywise continues to achieve. Our consumer clients speak for us and Buywise are also the trusted provider for many of Australia’s leading new home builders. Get in touch today on 1800 289  947.

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OUR TEAM
PHILIP GUILDEA

Director of Buy Wise Inspections

Introducing Philip Guildea, affectionately known as Phil, the proud owner of Buy Wise Inspections. Originally hailing from Ireland, Phil embraced Australia as his home in 2011. His journey in the construction world began with an apprenticeship as a carpenter, honing his skills before paving the way for a diverse and enriching career. 

Phil contributed significantly to his father’s construction business before venturing out to establish his own successful construction company. From crafting bespoke architect-designed homes to working on some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects, Phil’s expertise spans the entire spectrum of construction.

A qualified carpenter, registered builder and licensed pest technician. Phil’s expertise is comprehensive. He doesn’t stop there; Phil is also licensed for pool safety barrier inspections, ensuring a thorough understanding of property safety standards. Beyond his professional pursuits, Phil is known for his love of engaging conversations and a genuine passion for building inspections. His enthusiasm is driven by a sincere desire to help people, making him a valuable asset in the world of property evaluation and consultation.

Phil, stands as a well-known and respected figure in the construction and inspection industry. His extensive experience, from apprenticeship to running his own construction company and now leading Buy Wise Inspections, has earned him recognition for his expertise and commitment to excellence. Phil’s reputation is a testament to his dedication to quality work, making him a trusted professional among peers and clients alike.

Phil conducts Pre-Purchase Building and Pest inspections, Termite inspections, New Home Inspections/Quality Control, Pool Safety Barrier Inspections and Special Purpose Inspections on your home and Building Advice for alteration/addition possibilities.

CELINE VAN GALEN

Office Manager

Meet Celine, the indispensable force behind the scenes at Buy Wise Inspections. As our Office Manager, she doesn’t just run the show; she orchestrates it with finesse. Celine is a fantastic organizer, ensuring that every aspect of our operations runs seamlessly. Her commitment to customer service is unmatched, and she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction. With her keen attention to detail and proactive approach, Celine is a vital asset to Buy Wise Inspections, contributing significantly to our success.

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PETER HEARN

Building Inspector

Now 56 years old, Peter started in the Building Industry at the age of 18 as a Carpenter, completing his apprenticeship working on predominately new homes with multiple companies, one being his fathers’ company, as he too was a builder since 1994.

Peter became a Registered Builder Unlimited in 1996 where he built new homes, alterations and additions throughout Melbourne on a variety of modern and period homes. A majority of works performed was for Architects who worked with varying designs and eras.

Peter is qualified in carpentry, tiling, plastering, bricklaying and concreting as he was hands on as a Builder and worked with all trades building for 38 years.

Peter is passionate about the building industry and performing building and pest inspections, and believes that the home you intend to purchase hasn’t been inspected for building & pest if two inspectors have not completed it! Buy Wise will send two experienced inspectors to every inspection with around 50 years’ experience between them. Peter has completed more than 18,000 building inspections, mostly pre purchase inspections.

MARTIN O’CALLAGHAN

Pool Safety Barrier Inspector

Marty is a qualified engineer with extensive hands-on experience in the construction industry. Currently serving as a pool safety barrier inspector at Buy Wise Inspections, Marty combines his technical expertise with a passion for ensuring safety standards are met. A sports enthusiast and fitness lover, he holds a bachelor’s degree and is a registered building practitioner. Marty is dedicated to promoting pool safety and well-being in his professional and personal pursuits.

Known for his approachable nature, Marty is easy to talk to and finds fulfillment in assisting individuals with making their pool barriers compliant in a practical manner. His friendly demeanor and commitment to safety contribute to a positive and accessible experience for those seeking guidance in ensuring their pool areas meet necessary standards.

Rohan Hine
ROHAN HINE

Timber Pest Inspector

With a career spanning 20 years in the Pest Industry and completing more than 18,000 inspections, Rohan understands that experience and work ethics are fundamental ingredients to carrying out his job effectively.

Rohan’s role at Buy Wise requires the level of experience he has to understand the multitude of issues that can occur where termites are involved. Issues that cannot be discounted unless you thoroughly inspect first!

With an experienced Inspector such as Rohan, you can rest assured you will receive a quality service that will provide you with the necessary information before proceeding with your investment.

OUR ASSURANCE

In the event that a situation arises, then you can rest assured that you, our client, are well-covered at all times for both building and timber pest inspectionsClick here to download the document.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT
TESTIMONIALS
Excellent
4.9
Highly recommend buywise for your housing inspection. I was recommended buywise from a friend and they did not dissapoint. The access to the house to complete the inspection did not go smoothly and their communication was fantastic and personalised. The property inspection was thorough and again received a phone can to explan the report and confirm if I had any questions. Highly recommend buywise !!
Amazing Service! Phil conducted inspections on two properties for us, and along with a thorough report gave us a call the same day to explain any issues clearly and in layman's terms.Also went above and beyond, taking a look at one of the properties again when we had a niggle after final inspection for no charge.Will definitely use again.
Response from the owner: Hi Jack, we're delighted we could be of service abd that we could take your last worries away! Welcome to the Brighton area.Best regards,The Buy Wise Inspection
We used BuyWise on three occasions when purchasing our next home and each time the service and reports received were of high quality. Celine’s customer service was impeccable and went above and beyond to be able to fit us in at late notice on a couple of occasions ensuring we were able to make informed decisions prior to deadlines. Phil was always very thorough with his inspections and reports. His knowledge and honesty left us feeling confident knowing what we were looking at and potentially purchasing.I would highly recommend Buywise to friends & family and will use them again if required in the future! 10/10!
Response from the owner: Hi Kaitlyn, thank you for the glowing review! Third time is a charm 🙂 We hope you enjoy your beautiful new home in the Boronia area. Best regards,The Buy Wise Team
BuyWise go above and beyond for clients.Phil carried out an a home and pool inspection for client who were buying a heritage home. The 90 page report was comprehensive and when the client asked me what they should tackle first I lled Phil and we went through the report and prioritised the five biggest jobs (a good 4 months after the original inspection).For a property of one hundred plus years old, there were no significant tasks, lots of TLC and cosmetics.We then had to call Phil rather urgently as we were told by the carpet installer that the property had "termites" (this time a good 7 months past the original inspection date). Phil arrived within 3 hours of my call, only to confirm the "termites" were actually dust and wood shavings.Superb service and happy to have Buywise on speed dial.
Response from the owner: Hi Kelly, we are so glad that your initial shock to find termites, was eased and turned out to be dust and wood shavings! We do love inspecting a beautiful heritage home 🙂 We are always here for our clients, whether it's during the purchasing process or in the months afterwards whilst they are settling into their new homes. All the best,The Buy Wise Team
Phenomenal service and reports from buy wise. Loved the communication the whole way through.
Response from the owner: Hi Lauren, thank you for the kind words. We pride ourselves on our communication with all of our clients. We hope you enjoy your new home on the Mornington Peninsula.All the best,The Buy Wise Team
Philip and Celine were a delight to deal with, I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. From booking my appointment, receiving the pre-report phone call, receiving the report and having my follow up questions answered, Buy Wise delivered exactly as they promised, everything was done within the specified timeframe. The report was very concise and detailed where required, filled with photos and written in a simple way for non-builders like me, it was very easy to understand. Thank you so much Philip and Celine 😆
Response from the owner: Hi Dan, now this is the type of service we always aim to provide! Thank you for the glowing review. We wish you all the best with your purchase and your new home.Best regards,The Buy Wise Team
I recently hired Buy Wise for a building and pest inspection, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their service. The team was not only friendly but also incredibly thorough in their assessment. They took the time to explain everything clearly and ensured I understood the details of their findings. I felt confident in their expertise and appreciated how professional and approachable they were throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!"
Response from the owner: Hi Karen, thank you for this great review! We are so pleased you thought our service was top-notch. There is a lot to consider as first-time home buyer so we are glad we could assist in the process. We wish you all the best.Kind regards,The Buy Wise Team
Amazing service and very through! Phil has so very detailed with his inspection and report and for that I can't thank him enough! Very satisfied customer here and definitely recommend Buy wise 🙂
Response from the owner: Hi Haben, thank you for the lovely review! We are always happy to see customers return - we hope you were succesful the second time around.Kind regards,The Buy Wise Team
Fantastic, organised everything I needed and went the extra mile.
Response from the owner: Hi Bradley, we are happy to hear we could be of service!All the best,The Buy Wise Team
Pleasant company to deal with. Everything went smoothly and I was able to speak to the inspector the next day for some general clarifications on aspects of the report. The report is well detailed with photographs highlighting any areas that they felt was pertinent. Alice my contact in the office was excellent as was the Inspector Philip.
Response from the owner: Hi Jeff, our reports are one of the most detailed in the industry and we pride ourselves on the level of detail we provide our clients. We are glad to found it useful. Kind regards,The Buy Wise Team
I have used Buywise inspections twice now through recommendation and I have to say I am so glad they were recommended. Both reports were incredibly thorough and Phil was very clear and helpful both times. Would definitely recommend to anyone. I’ve been in construction for 17 years and missed heaps of the defects that Phil picked up 👍🏼
Response from the owner: Thank you so much Jamie for this fantastic review. That means so much to us coming from an industry colleague! We wish you all the best.Kind regards,The Buy Wise Team
The team at Buy Wise were amazing to work with. Not only did Phile do a very thorough inspection, but he also met me onsite and provided advice on renovation work I was wanting to undertake and costs. After purchasing the house at auction Phil answered many follow up questions and the ladies in the office even recommended trades. Highly recommend. Thanks, team for an awesome experience 🙂
Response from the owner: Thank you for the glowing review Chathu! Comunication is key for us. All the best and we hope you enjoy your new home.Kind regards,The Buy Wise Team
Have used BuyWise twice now ahead of two property purchases - have always found the team incredibly thorough and helpful. Provides great peace of mind.
Response from the owner: We are so delighted we could provide you with peace of mind. That's a big one when purchasing a property! Thank you Kim. Your feedback is much appreciated.Kind regards,The Buy Wise Team
Buy Wise were absolutely delightful to deal with from start to finish. Phil's inspection was thorough and professional. As a FHB, I appreciated him taking the time to run through and answer all of my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend their fantastic service.
Response from the owner: We love working with first home buyers, it’s extra special for us to know we could help you on your property journey. Thanks for the wonderful review. Kind regards,The Buy Wise team
Excellent service. Very helpful .
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5 star review Sally.Kind regards,The Buy Wise Team.
Great professionalism and appropriate recommendations provided by the buy wise team. Appreciate their efficiency. Excellent work. Raje
Response from the owner: We greatly appreciate your time to leave a 5 star review Raje.Kind regards, The Buy Wise Team
Fantastic service and attention to detail.Phil was thorough and very knowledgeable, explaining everything that needed to be fixed in the future, even managed to do our inspection within 24 hours notice as our sales contact was on a deadline, then turned over the report the next day.Would highly recommend
Response from the owner: Fantastic review! We are delighted to hear of your experience. Thank you so much Jake.
Had a building and pest completed by Philip and he was super informative, good pricing and great communication!
Response from the owner: We strive for great communication so it makes us very happy to hear this!Thank you for your wonderful review.Kind regards,The Buy Wise Team!
We contacted buy wise inspections with only a few days notice before an auction and they done an incredible thorough inspection and report, based on which we knew to factor in repairs to our bid. We will be using them every time going forward.
Response from the owner: Delighted to hear that we were above to assist you in making an informed decision.Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review.Kind regards,The Buy Wise Team!
Contacted Buy Wise in doing a building and pest inspection for a property that I was in the process of purchasing.I found their service to be exceptional and their reports to be detailed and easy to read. The entire process was stress free, just give them the Real Estate Agent's contact info, the date you want your report by and then sit back and relax.I specifically chose Buy Wise because they were also the only company, that I found, who advertised that they would use specific wording in their reports. This is so when your sales contract is subject to building and pest inspections (general conditions 21 & 22), if some major defect is indeed present, you'd be able to exercise your contractual rights with minimal hassle.
Response from the owner: Hi John, thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review. It’s great to hear that our contract conditions question was of benefit to you. It always surprises us how other companies don’t ask this simple question. And! If we can take even a small bit of stress off you during the whole home buying process, that makes us extra happy 😊Kind regards,The buy Wise Team!
Phil did a job for us to do a B&P for a property in Melbourne. The report is detailed and clear; very helpful to discuss over the phone for any questions we have as well.
Response from the owner: Detailed and clear! That is what we aim to achieve so we are delighted to hear that!Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback.Kind regards,The Buy Wise Team!
I had a great experience with Buy Wise Inspections for my first home purchase. Phil was terrific and the inspection was completed seamlessly and in a timely manner. The final report was thorough yet easy to understand with a number of good suggestions to bring the place up to scratch. Great value for money!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words, Hannah! We're thrilled to hear that our team could make your first home purchase experience a positive one. It's great to know that you found the inspection thorough, the report easy to understand, and our service valuable. If you ever need any further assistance or advice, don't hesitate to reach out. Congratulations and wishing you all the best in your new home!
5/5 stars from me! Fantastic. Phil was delightful from beginning to end. Very thorough building and pest inspection on a property I have now purchased thanks to him. Phil provided a detailed but easy to read report as well as a personal phone call discussing the entire report and making sure I completely understood it with any questions I might have. Phil also recommended a plumber and carpenter if needed for the future. This was greatly appreciated. I HIGHLY recommend Buy Wise Building and Pest Inspections! Fantastic!!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for the glowing review, Hayley! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with Phil and our team. It's great to know that the detailed report and personal phone call helped you feel confident in your purchase. We're always here to provide support, and we're glad the recommendations for future trades were helpful as well. Your high recommendation truly means a lot to us! If you ever need anything down the road, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your new home!
Very satisfied with Phil’s Building and Pest inspection. Report was very detailed, suggested things needed to be done and even give me an estimate of the costs for the repair.Phil was very accommodating in answering all my questions. As a first home buyer, Phil was able to make me feel confident in purchasing the property.Couldnt be happier getting their service.Definitely recommending Buy Wise!!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Jec! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Phil and our team. We understand how important it is to feel confident when purchasing your first home, and we're glad we could provide you with a detailed inspection report and guidance. Your recommendation means the world to us! If you ever need anything in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Best wishes in your new home!
Phil conducted our inspection within 24 hours of me getting in touch. The post inspection call was great, with explanations, recommendations and a wealth of knowledge to draw on. The report had many photos, with markup and commentary that is useful, comprehensive, but concise. Value for money and excellent service. Thanks, Phil, and team.
Response from the owner: Hi Adam, we love it when we can turn an inspection around within 24 hours! We are happy to hear that you found Phil's extensive report helpful. We wish you all the best.The Buy Wise Team
Provided an extremely detailed inspection that was easy to read. Providing details of all issues with recommendations and anything that should be fixed promptly
Response from the owner: Thank you for your 5-star review Lauran! It is much appreciated. All th best.
Buywise were incredibly helpful and extremely easy to work with! My self and my Fiancé are in the process of buying our first home and and Buywise found a mountain of defects and two major ones that meant we weren’t buying something that was a problem later down the track. We will be using Buywise again for our next building and pest inspection! Thank you Phil and the team 🙂
Response from the owner: Hi Kyle, the result of your first inspection is the reason why we recommend hiring us in the first place! We are so glad we could prevent any nasty surprises for you down the tract. Fingers crossed the second property is the one for you and your Fiance 🙂 We will be here along the way to help.Phil, Celine and The Buy Wise Team.
Super detailed and prompt! Phil did a great job explaining the ins and outs on a number of properties he inspected for us. We are really grateful for the reports and guidance provided!
Response from the owner: Hi Andrew, third time lucky! We are glad we could assist. We wish you all the best with your new property.Phil, Celine and The Buy Wise Team.
From start to finish, Philip and team provided exceptional customer service. They were incredibly responsive, answering all our questions quickly and thoroughly. We especially appreciated the detailed report we received, which clearly outlined both minor and major concerns.
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5-star review Lindie! We appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to a small family business like ours.Phil, Celine and The Buy Wise Team
Excellent service many thanks both. So prompt, thorough and well articulated back to me. I'll be using the report down the track to organise minor repairs
Response from the owner: Hi Becky, great idea to use the report to fix any minor defects. That's why our inspectors list minor defects as well as anything major. It's all valuable information for our clients. All the best.Phil, Celine and The Buy Wise Team
They did a Expection on the unit I brought and it was very good. Done on time extremely happy with them and would definitely use them again and recommend them for anyone.
Response from the owner: Hi Kris, thank you for the five star review! We hope you settle in well.
Thank you Phillip for inspecting my new house. Very informative information. You also made extra time for me (twice)to clarify my concerns, and put me at ease. From Start to finish Buy Wise were very professional and caring.Thanks guys
Response from the owner: Hi Marina, thank you for your kind words. Buying a property is such a big task, we are so glad we could assist and put your mind at ease. We hope you enjoy your new house in Mornington!
Philip was very professional and provided us a detailed and thorough report of all his findings for our pre-purchase inspection. He was also very patient with our questions and took us through the report in length. Highly recommend Buy Wise to anyone looking to purchase a property, particularly if there are concerns in mind.
Response from the owner: Hi Danny, we are so glad we were able to address your concerns and answer all your questions. Our inspectors really do go the extra mile. All the best!
My partner and I couldn’t be happier with the service provided by Buy Wise. Phil completed two building and pest inspections for us, both very thorough and well documented.He was happy to talk on the phone if we had any questions, and explain anything that we didn’t quite understand.The small price of Phil’s service saved us from buying a property that had several major issues and would have cost us hundreds and thousands down the line. Being so impressed by his first report, we engaged him for the second.Celine was also very helpful - she was able to fit in our inspection at the last minute (within 24 hours at the request of the real estate agent). The fact that Buy Wise were able to accomodate for this was a lifesaver, and saved us the stress of potentially missing out on another property.I would highly recommend Buy Wise to anyone needing a building and pest report done. Thank you so much Phil and Celine!
Response from the owner: Hi jo,Thank you for the wonderful review. It can be so disappointing for both us and the client when we find major defects in newly renovated properties and unfortunately it is becoming more common.We are delighted to hear that you were successful with purchasing the second home. Congratulations and best of luck!Celine, Phil and the Team 🙂
These guys do a great job! Have used Phil and Celine a couple of times now and couldn’t recommend them higher
Response from the owner: Hi Rob, thank you! Good luck with fitting out your commercial property. We are glad we could help.
Celine and Phil were fantastic. Celine was able to work their diary so Phil was able to undertake a pre-purchase inspection asap. Phil was professional and thorough. He also phoned the same day he undertook the inspection and clearly explained everything he assessed and any issues found. We felt very reassured in our purchase after speaking to Phil and receiving the very detailed report. He even gave us some tips for ensuring the home remains in great condition. We highly recommend Phil and Buywise and will definitely use them again.
Response from the owner: Hi Jonathan, thank you for the kind words. It is much appreciated. We are glad we could fit you in the following day and that you were succesful the second time around. We hope you enjoy your new family house.
Responsive service and comprehensive inspection. Great to work with overall.
Response from the owner: Thank you Nathan. We hope you enjoy your new neighbourhood - we love Malvern East!
Buy Wise inspections are brilliant. Knowledgeable, punctual and great communicators.
Response from the owner: Hi Allan, thank you for the kind words. All the best.
Very efficient and thorough report
Response from the owner: Thanks for the 5 stars Riley. Congratulations on your new home.
Philip from Buy Wise provided an excellent service by way of a home and pest inspection for a house being purchased. He did so by:1) Calling me on the same day of the inspection to verbally describe any concerning issues and major defects.2) Providing a detailed written report that most notably provided a good amount of detail by way of clear to understand bullet points describing the issues and photo evidence of the issues and defects.3) The document also covers aspects such as areas of inspection that seemed to have no issues and declaring if any of the places/categories of inspection had any impediments blocking inspection. It also provided context as to how the condition of the house is in relation to other homes of the same age and type.4) Beyond the first call and report, he was also phone-contact friendly and was willing to discuss his findings in further detail and answer any questions I had.Final thoughts:With this report I was much better informed as to the state of the property. Including areas usually not inspected by a buyer such as the subfloor under the house and roof interior.I would use Buy-Wise again for reliable home and pest inspection reports.
Response from the owner: Hi Chris,Your review is just like our reports.Clear, precise, detailed and accurate.Thank you for the fantastic review and the 5stars!
Very thorough and fair inspection reports, very helpful when asked questions, would not hesitate to recommend.
Response from the owner: Thank you Wayne.Peter and Rohan are an invaluable to the team and we are glad they could assist you with a building & pest inspection.
Highly recommend the Buy Wise team! Very thorough report with a quick turnaround.
Response from the owner: Hi Nikki,We understand the saying ‘time kills deals’ and appreciate that a speedy turn around is essential.So happy we could assist you.Thank you.The Buy Wise Team!
Phil and Celine were very prompt and professional. Our inspection was the day before our auction and the report we received was very thorough. Phil also explained everything clearly without jargon and it helped us secure our property! Thank you so much for your help. Highly recommend Buy Wise Inspections.
Response from the owner: Hi Jenny,Thank you for the kind works. Céline is the such an asset and the driving force behind the scenes.Congratulations on your new home.Thanks,Phil & the team!
We had 2 days before offers were closing and so the quick delivery on the inspection was much appreciated. Also excellent customer service and technical knowledge when explaining the outcome of our report. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Matt thank you so much for the great review!Customer service, technical knowledge and speedy turnaround is why we love what we do.
Booked them in the morning and they were lucky enough to do the inspection same day! Second time I’ve used this mob. They were awesome both times. Received a call from them to do a verbal run though of their findings. I’m not down with the trades lingo but they were really great at explaining things in a language that anyone can understand.
Response from the owner: A building and pest inspection on the same day is quite rare for most businesses, we understand that time is of the essence and will do what it takes to help.Thank you Amanda & Hannah for your kind words.
Phil provided an extremely thorough report, and was more than happy to answer questions.
Response from the owner: Thank you Hamish. Delighted to hear you won the auction. Many congratulations.
Our building and pest report was completed by Phillip and he was incredibly thorough and incredibly easy to talk to when we had questions. He went above and beyond to help us make the right decision for our future and we appreciate his help. In this climate of purchasing homes the need for proper inspections is high and we couldn't have asked for better service. We would not hesitate to use Buy Wise again for our inspection needs
Response from the owner: Hi John,We're thrilled to hear your positive feedback. It's always our goal to exceed industry standards and provide exceptional service. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.Thank you,The Buy Wise Team!
Great service, would recommend.
Response from the owner: Hi Daniel, Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Buy Wise Inspections.
Timely and informative service providing confidence when making a huge purchase - new home. Professional and affordable
Response from the owner: Hi Christine,We are very much aware that time is of the essence when it comes to pre-purchase building and pest inspections. We are glad to hear that we could be of assistance. Thank you for the 5-star review.Best of luck,Celine, Phil, and the Team!
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