Detect-A-Leak Testimonials
NoCowboys and other references
Email 04/07/23 John thank you for your support in finding the source of the leaks in my caravan, unfortunately I cannot persuade the repair company to take any responsibility, even after they were paid to reseal the van twice over the last 18 months. Again my sincere and grateful thanks to you for your Expert assistance. John 4th of July 2023
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I would recommend John Pope of Detect A Leak without hesitation. We have used his services twice and would definitely use him again. John went the extra mile to explain the technical aspects of his reports and building condition to me. John fitted in with our urgent date and changed his plans to accommodate us.
A poorly written or inaccurate building report can be damaging for both purchaser and vendor, if you choose John Pope I can vouch that you are in good hands.
Dayle 13th June 2022
We are no longer a member of NoCowboys but had a 98% NoCowboys approval rating from 30 authenticated customers during that period.
100%
"John was great, he responded promptly and carried out a very thorough inspection. John’s inspection identified water penetration and high risk exterior cladding type in the house we were looking to purchase. I firmly believe he saved us making a big mistake purchasing a leaky building."
Dayle■28th February, 2022
100%
"John Pope was great to deal with, explained to me in detail of areas of concern. We were very grateful for the fast service and the depth of his inspection. I was able to ask questions and he was so professional and helpful."
Sharon■15th September, 2021
100%
"Google helped us find a company to look at a growing mould patch on our bathroom roof. Detect a Leak had an easy to follow website and I filled in the enquiry form and received a response soon after. John came out in person the next day and was polite and professional. He helped pin point the problem so we knew who to approach to get it fixed. Thanks John!"
Vanessa■26th July, 2021
100%
"John replied to my email promptly and when we decided to go ahead with the work it was carried out within a week. John was very thorough, knowledgeable and happy to advise us on any areas of concern. We had prepared the house for inspection by making all the external walls from the inside accessible to him which saved John time. The inspection took about 3 hours and I was impressed how he methodically tested and photographed all areas. Once we had paid the account the 38 page report was emailed within 4-5 days. We thoroughly recommend Detect a Leak as an efficient and comprehensive procedure."
LIBBY■30th May, 2021
100%
"Moisture in our home is such an important issue so getting a professional onboard to locate and advise on areas of concern to enable us to rectify said areas is necessary."
Raymond■19th January, 2021
100%
"Highly recommended. We engaged John to do a pre-purchase inspection on a potential leaky home. He was incredibly thorough and his combination of practical knowledge, moisture readings and thermal imaging provided us with very useful information allowing us to obtain estimates for work from a builder. Once we knew what may be involved we could do our budgets and make sure it still made sense to buy the property. Would certainly use again in the future."
Jo■6th August, 2020
88%
"John performed a focused examination and provided a likely reason for high moisture readings, and practical solutions. The photos (digital and infrared) are related to the areas being assessed and clearly identify readings and site. This makes a useful adjunct to the builder's report."
Paul■11th June, 2020
100%
"I was very impressed with John's knowledge and experience. Not only did he look at the fault I called him in for but he also did a thorough inspection of my house. He was able to explain the issue and the potential remedial action in layman terms. His report was thorough (with photos and images) and very professional. I would highly recommend John."
Vishal■22nd May, 2019
100%
"John is excellent and I would highly recommend him. I met John onsite, he was very thorough and provided commentary all the way though to ensure I understood the process and any areas of concern."
Andrew■21st May, 2019
100%
"Examined leak in aluminium joinery. Quickly identified localised cause of leak, and proceeded to conduct an in depth examination of construction and possible problems which may arise in the future, as a result of the building and construction techniques used - his knowledge and corresponding report was both persuasive and impressive"
Leigh■5th June, 2018
100%
"John is very knowledgeable and very good at explaining issues or potential issues. The report provided is clear and understandable. Highly recommended "
Tim ■14th May, 2018
88%
"I highly recommend John. I have used him twice in the past month. He is very knowledgeable with regard to building construction and weather tightness issues. The report was very comprehensive, and covered all the issues I went through with John on site. While on site, John was doing a lot of explanation on his findings, not just saying what the issue was, but how to rectify it. I found John to be very trustworthy, and a generally nice guy."
Grant■15th February, 2018
95%
"John was prompt in all respects from initial inquiry to conducting inspect and providing report of findings. I was present during John's inspection and I found him professional, efficient, clear communicator and educational. Great job John, thank you and I wont hesitate to recommend to others."
Brent■1st February, 2018
100%
"Awesome report. This report is well worth completing for any purchase. I will be recommending John to all my clients."
Roger■8th January, 2018
100%
"Found John very approachable and knowledgeable with a desire to explain the process being used and the results. An excellent experience and final report."
Stephen■17th October, 2017
98%
"John recently undertook a pre-purchase building inspection and conducted meth sampling. I was grateful that John insisted I be present for the inspection as he pointed out things I needed to be aware of, and gave advice on treatment, maintenance etc as we walked around the property together. It was obvious to me that John is highly experienced and I appreciated his friendly and frank approach. I was very impressed with the quality of the report but for me, it was the time spent on site with John that really was the most valuable. I have no hesitation in recommending his services to others."
Anna■16th October, 2017
90%
"Very happy with comprehensive and professional service that John provided to our kindergarten."
Brett■10th October, 2017
100%
"Report is practical, relevant and concise at a reasonable cost. Being present at the inspection provides insights. I am a repeat customer"
Colin■27th April, 2017
Email
Thank you, thank you, thank you,
I was a real estate agent for 3 years and never in my time had I seen such a well written, well constructed, hugely detailed report of a home.
I extend a huge gratitude to you for all your work and for getting this report to us on Friday.
Keep doing what you’re doing. This is wonderful information and was easy for someone like me with limited building knowledge to understand. I read the entire report so I can truly know what we are in for!
Bless your weekend!
Brittanie 4th November 2017
100%
"Very valuable report--could not have asked for more"
A H■13th March, 2017
100%
"John from Detect-A Leak did an excellent job , very professional and efficient with follow up report and also great with explaining the process and recommendations for repairs ."
Sharon■4th March, 2017
95%
"John was very thorough in his inspection and reporting on the two jobs he did for us. I would like recommend this inspector for any pre-purchase inspection."
Nola■31st October, 2016
93%
"John was very thorough and helpful with ideas on how to fix the few problems we had."
Dave■17th October, 2016
95%
"I wouldn't consider using anybody else for building inspections. The quality of work, diligence and knowledge shown by john when working for me was outstanding. On one job john found multiple problems in a property that the vendors inspector had completely missed, and their inspector had to go back and re-inspect and confirmed what john had found. John also provided me with enough knowledge to know when to not waste his time and my money on getting an inspection done. All of his feed back is clear and concise and leaves you a position to make an informed decision."
Darryl■1st August, 2016
100%
"The response was all we required. Prompt, on time, complete, highlighted important areas, made constructive suggestions and gave us confidence to make an informed offer for the purchase of the property inspected. Left open opportunity to discuss details of the report and findings if required. Would recommend this operator to any prospective house purchaser."
Ken■9th July, 2016
95%
"extremely thorough and professional"
Guy■31st July, 2011