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Inspector, Sydney NSW (Parramatta, Norwest, Penrith and Macarthur zones) zone

Meet Rod

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.

  • Pre-purchase property inspection (CPPHON4013)
  • Pest management (CPPUPM3008)
  • Building Inspection
  • Timber Pest Inspection
  • Building & Pest Inspection
Local model Franchise owner-operator
Rod Ismail, SURE Building Inspector
776 inspection reports 8,562 defects found 36 unique defects
Away from the job

When Rod clocks off

Outside work, Rod is a proud family man, former junior rugby league coach and lifelong rugby league supporter. He believes in treating people the way he'd want his own family treated - with honesty, respect and transparency - and those values sit at the heart of every inspection he undertakes.

When Rod walks your roof

Here is what you get.

The same report, the same advice, the same person on the job from day one. Ring head office and we route you back to Rod whenever you need them.

Sagging, water-stained kitchen ceiling identified during a SURE inspection
01: The report

A digital report you can read on the drive home.

Every defect categorised by severity. Every photo annotated. Everything explained in plain English. Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.1.

  • Same-day delivery subject to access and availability
  • Plain-English defect summaries
  • Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.1
See a sample report
02: The advice

Rod on your job for twelve months.

Spotted something six months after settling? Worried about a hairline crack that is growing? Ring SURE. A trained head office team answers, walks you through it, lines Rod up for anything technical, and helps you find the right trade if it needs fixing. We are here to help.

  • One number, real SURE people answer
  • Rod stays your inspector for twelve months
  • Trade coordination included
A SURE inspector reviewing inspection notes
Coverage

Suburbs Rod inspects

279 suburbs across Sydney NSW (Parramatta, Norwest, Penrith and Macarthur zones).

Airds Ambarvale Appin Arcadia Arncliffe Auburn Austral Avalon Beach Balmain Bankstown Bardia Bardwell Valley Bass Hill Bateau Bay Baulkham Hills Beacon Hill Beaumont Hills Beecroft Bella Vista Belrose Berala Berowra Beverly Hills Blackett Blacktown Blaxland Bondi Bonnyrigg Heights Bowral Box Hill Bradbury Brookvale Brownlow Hill Bungarribee Burwood Heights Busby Buxton Caddens Cambridge Park Campbelltown Camperdown Canoelands Canterbury Caringbah Carlingford Cartwright Castle Hill Casula Catherine Field Chatswood Cherrybrook Chester Hill Chipping Norton Chittaway Bay Claymore Cobbitty Colebee Colyton Constitution Hill Coogee Cranebrook Cromer Cronulla Davidson Dee Why Denham Court Doonside Dundas Dural East Gosford Eastgardens Eastwood Edmondson Park Ellis Lane Emerton Emu Plains Epping Erskineville Fairfield Fairfield West Fairlight Fairy Meadow Frenchs Forest Gables Gilead Gladesville Glebe Gledswood Hills Glenbrook Glendenning Glenfield Glenhaven Glenmore Park Glenorie Glenwood Glossodia Gordon Gosford Grantham Farm Granville Greenacre Gregory Hills Greystanes Guildford West Hamlyn Terrace Hammondville Holroyd Homebush Horningsea Park Hornsby Hornsby Heights Hoxton Park Huntley Hurstville Ingleburn Jamisontown Jordan Springs Katoomba Kearns Kellyville Kellyville Ridge Killarney Heights Killarney Vale Kings Langley Kingsford Kingswood Kogarah Lakemba Lalor Park Lane Cove Lapstone Leonay Leppington Leumeah Leura Lidcombe Lilyfield Liverpool Long Jetty Lurnea Macquarie Fields Macquarie Links Macquarie Park Manly Marayong Maroubra Marrickville Marsden Park Marsfield Mascot Matraville Mays Hill Melonba Menangle Merrylands Merrylands West Minto Miranda Moorebank Mortdale Mount Annan Mount Colah Mount Druitt Mount Hunter Mount Kuring-Gai Narwee Newtown Nirimba Fields Normanhurst North Kellyville North Parramatta North Richmond North Rocks North St Marys North Sydney Northmead Oakhurst Oakville Oran Park Orchard Hills Oxley Park Padstow Panania Parklea Parramatta Pemulwuy Pendle Hill Pennant Hills Penrith Pitt Town Plumpton Point Frederick Potts Point Prestons Prospect Pymble Quakers Hill Raby Randwick Regents Park Regentville Revesby Richmond Riverstone Rockdale Rooty Hill Rose Bay Rosebery Rosehill Rosemeadow Roseville Rouse Hill Ruse Rushcutters Bay Rydalmere Ryde Sadleir Sans Souci Schofields Seaforth Seven Hills Shalvey Silverdale Silverwater Smithfield South Hurstville South Penrith South Turramurra South Wentworthville South Windsor Spring Farm Springwood St Andrews St Clair St Helens Park St Marys St Peters Stanhope Gardens Stanmore Strathfield Tahmoor Tallawong Tascott Terrigal The Ponds Thirlmere Toongabbie Tregear Ultimo Umina Beach Vineyard Wahroonga Wamberal Warnervale Warriewood Wentworth Falls Wentworth Point Wentworthville Werrington Werrington County Werrington Downs West Gosford West Pennant Hills West Ryde Westmead Wetherill Park Willmot Willoughby Wilton Windsor Windsor Downs Winston Hills Wolli Creek Woodcroft Woy Woy Wyoming Yagoona Yellow Rock Zetland
Sydney NSW (Parramatta, Norwest, Penrith and Macarthur zones) inspection support
“Clear report language, photo-backed findings, same-day delivery subject to access and availability, and twelve months of report-related follow-up support.”

Included with eligible SURE inspections

Book with Rod. Same-day where available. Same person. 12 months.

One inspection, twelve months of advice, and Rod on the other end of the phone every time you call.

Book with Rod
Or call 1300 787 327 we aim to respond same business day