Major
Rising damp in subfloor
Brick veneer home, Central Western Sydney
Buyer used the report to reopen remediation discussions before settlement.
9,237 inspection reports 242,618 defects found Local franchise owner + head office support
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Central Western Sydney
Rod Ismail
Rod is the owner and lead inspector for SURE Building Inspections across four NSW zones - Parramatta, Norwest, Penrith and Macarthur. With more than 20 years in the construction industry, he has managed and overseen projects ranging from residential developments to major commercial and infrastructure works.
Building inspectors for Parramatta, Merrylands, Auburn, Granville and Bankstown. Same-day reports subject to access and availability.
DefectIndex
Suburbs we inspect in Central Western Sydney.
74 suburbs mapped
Our coverage
Suburbs we cover in Central Western Sydney.
Rod Ismail
Inspector
Rod is the owner and lead inspector for SURE Building Inspections across four NSW zones - Parramatta, Norwest, Penrith and Macarthur. With more than 20 years in the construction industry, he has managed and overseen projects ranging from residential developments to major commercial and infrastructure works. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying and a Diploma in Building and Construction, backed by deep experience in construction management, building compliance and defect identification. Rod knows that buying, building or investing in property is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make, so he is committed to thorough inspections, clear reporting and honest advice that helps clients decide with confidence.
Certifications
- CPPHON4013
- CPPUPM3008
Your inspector
The person who walks your property.
Sydney NSW (Parramatta, Norwest, Penrith and Macarthur zones)
Rod Ismail
Rod is the owner and lead inspector for SURE Building Inspections across four NSW zones - Parramatta, Norwest, Penrith and Macarthur. With more than 20 years in the construction industry, he has managed and overseen projects ranging from residential developments to major commercial and infrastructure works. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying and a Diploma in Building and Construction, backed by deep experience in construction management, building compliance and defect identification. Rod knows that buying, building or investing in property is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make, so he is committed to thorough inspections, clear reporting and honest advice that helps clients decide with confidence.
- CPPHON4013
- CPPUPM3008
Recent inspections
What we found in Central Western Sydney this month.
Real inspections, real defects, real outcomes. Suburb level only. Property details are kept private.
Moderate
Blocked stormwater line
1980s weatherboard, Central Western Sydney
Seller cleared the line before listing — avoided disclosure issues.
Major
Undersized electrical switchboard
Post-war cottage, Central Western Sydney
Board replaced for $3,200 before settlement as a condition of sale.
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Guides and insights
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What you get
Three things every Central Western Sydney inspection delivers.
Not a promise. What you actually get. Built to read, act on, and call back any time in the next twelve months.
01
A same-day digital report (subject to access and availability).
Every defect categorised by severity. Every photo annotated. Everything explained in plain English. Delivered the same day, subject to access and availability, and compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.1.
02
Twelve months of free advice.
Spotted something six months after settling? Call the inspector who walked your property in Central Western Sydney. Not a call centre. Not a triage queue. The person. We aim to respond same business day.
03
Access to the DefectIndex.
Search every defect recorded across Central Western Sydney and beyond. Filter by suburb, property era, and severity. Free to use, updated weekly from live inspections.
What Central Western Sydney customers say
5.0
19 Google reviews
sonia marrufo
Thank you Rod from Sure Building inspections. He is very professional, always available at anytime to answer questions, gets back to you. Follows up with our builder to achieve great results. I got his details from the internett and been so happy to have chosen him. I felt very safe that having him as my building inspector he always looked after our best interest His quality of work, professionalist, communication is outstanding i highly recommend them. Thank you again to Rod for your wonderful work. Sonia New house build in Busby
Mahesh Gc
I recently used (SURE BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICE) my inspector is (ROD) and was extremely impressed with the level of detail and professionalism, ROD was through, punctual ,and look the time to clearly explain every aspect of the report in a way that was easy to understand, The report itself was comprehensive, highlighted both major and minor issues along with practical recommendations, ROD gave me great confidence is making an informed decision, What really stood out was the honesty and transparency throughout the entire process I would highly recommend this service to anyone needing a reliable and trustworthy building inspection
Abdul Adeel
I recently used SURE Building Inspections – Parramatta for building and pest inspections on two properties, and I’m extremely satisfied with the service. Rod was outstanding—very experienced, thorough, and professional. He conducted detailed inspections and made sure nothing was missed. He also took the time to clearly explain everything during the process. The reports were delivered promptly and were very detailed, with everything properly documented as discussed. This gave me great confidence in making my decisions. Highly recommend SURE Building Inspections, especially Rod. Reliable, honest, and very knowledgeable.
Abigail Figueroa
Friendly, honest, helpful, professional.
Sokunthy Nam
I engaged Sure company to do pre-purchase inspection for me. Rod was very responsive and organized the inspection quickly to fit the schedule. His report was thorough as well as recommendations. He also included the structure of the building in his report which is very useful. I highly recommended Rod. Note: I used another company when Rod went on holiday and it was disappointing.
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Common questions
Answers before you book.
How do I book a building inspection in Central Western Sydney?
You can get an instant estimate via the button on this page or call us on 1300 787 327. We cover all suburbs listed here and usually have availability within 2 to 3 business days.
What does a building inspection include?
A SURE building inspection covers the structural integrity, roofing, sub-floor, electrical and plumbing services, drainage, and internal and external finishes. We follow Australian Standard AS 4349.1 and deliver same-day reports (subject to access and availability).
How long does the inspection take?
Most residential inspections take between 90 minutes and 2.5 hours, depending on property size and age. Your inspector will stay as long as needed to do the job properly.
Do you include twelve months of follow-up advice?
Yes. Every SURE inspection includes twelve months of free advice from the inspector who walked your property. You can call directly — not a call centre, not a queue.
Inspected to be SURE. Inspected to be SURE.
One inspection, twelve months of advice, and the same person on the other end of the phone every time you call. That is the part you do not see on the brochure.
Same-day reports (subject to access and availability)
12 months free advice
Your inspector reads every report
9,237 inspections · 242,618 defects found · Inspector-owned franchises
Real defects our inspectors have flagged
