Weather Tight Solutions Building Inspection Specialists
Home inspection services in Ellerslie

"Having been let down by another company, Mark have us advice and then rearranged his work to carry out an inspection for us as quickly as possible. The work he did was thorough and he provided the report within 24 hours. He was also very willing to discuss the report and answer any questions we had. I would definitely recommend Mark as an excellent person to carry out your inspection."

13th Mar, 2024  •  Rating by: Leigh  •  Contact: Mark Watesr  •  Job date: Mar, 2024

"Mark was pretty booked out nearing Xmas but found a way to accommodate me since our house sale contract was in a few days. i really appreciated that plus his work was very quick and professional and he was prompt and reliable with communication.
I would highly recommend this business."

16th Dec, 2023  •  Rating by: Barry  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Dec, 2023

"Mark was extremely helpful throughout the process. He was very prompt in arranging a suitable time, and arrived on time. Following the on site review, Mark was very good in explaining what he had discovered and was happy to talk through to ensure we understood. Mark is very knowledgable and keen to ensure we had all the information we needed for the property we were intending to purchase."

14th Dec, 2022  •  Rating by: Lauren  •  Contact: mark waters  •  Job date: Nov, 2022

"Mark gave great service in a timely manner. The report was very in depth (50 pages) and I feel he was extremely knowledgeable and definitely the right person to diagnose what had been going on in our scenario. He provided a remedy which we will most likely go ahead with. He could explain it in simple terms so that I could understand"

5th Dec, 2022  •  Rating by: Angela  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Dec, 2022

"Mark was really great to deal with, he wasted no time in comprising a comprehensive report that was so detailed and straight forward. After looking through the report we spoke with Mark and he was thorough on his explanation of the report. He also gave us a quick summery as well as a rough estimate of the cost to fix what needed to be. And we were able to go back to the Lenders and present them with our findings and ask to renegotiate which they did. If not for Mark this would not have been possible as we do have friends that were willing to do the report but we thought to go outside our circle and get an unbiased report. So thanks again Mark"

9th May, 2022  •  Rating by: Albert  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: May, 2022

"Mark was thorough and answered all my concerns."

10th Mar, 2022  •  Rating by: Mary-Jane  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Jan, 2022

"Thorough detailed report, a really knowledgeable and helpful service. Would highly recommend."

6th Mar, 2022  •  Rating by: Adam  •  Contact: Mark waters  •  Job date: Mar, 2022

"Great job. A very thorough inspection with good recommendations all the way through. We received a document that will be valuable to us for years to come!"

4th Mar, 2022  •  Rating by: Laurence  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Feb, 2022

"Mark was extremely professional and gave accurate and timely advice on two properties that we were looking to acquire. Not only is Mark extremely well qualified (which allowed us to speak with qualified authority about the condition of the homes) but he explained everything throughly and in detail. He was conscious of the sensitive nature of negotiating and clearly communicated with us throughout. I would highly recommend Mark and Weather Tight Solutions."

2nd Mar, 2022  •  Rating by: Brian  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Feb, 2022

"Mark was meticulous in his assessment of the home we are wanting to buy. Very thorough and patient in answering any question we had."

1st Mar, 2022  •  Rating by: kirsten  •  Contact: Mark  •  Job date: Feb, 2022

"Mark provided a comprehensive for the property, with helpful photos and language which was understandable to the layperson. I've commissioned a number of building inspection reports in the past, and this is the best I've received.
In addition to the report itself, he was very willing to discuss the findings and support us in our conversations and negotiations with the property vendor and their builder.
Would definitely recommend Weather Tight Solutions and use them again."

1st Mar, 2022  •  Rating by: Nigel  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Feb, 2022

"Mark was able to provide me a building/weather tightness report of a property that I was interested in. The report was 104 pages long which provided an insightful analysis of the state the property was in. What I like about the report is the level of detail and information Mark has put in which is supplemented with an annotated photo of the house.

Mark was very professional and was always available, and I will greatly appreciate the fact he was able to inspect the property with short notice.

Would very much recommend Mark for anyone who is buying a property particularly first-home buyers."

1st Dec, 2021  •  Rating by: Dean  •  Contact: Mark  •  Job date: Dec, 2021

"Mark was able to do the inspection for me. I was away with work so he was happy to be let in by a relative. The report was professional yet laid out in a way a lay person could understand."

30th Aug, 2021  •  Rating by: Cameron  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Jul, 2021

"Absolutely amazing customer service, very professional and able to explain findings clearly to normal people.
Extremely high standards and thorough report."

1st Aug, 2021  •  Rating by: Filip  •  Contact: Mark  •  Job date: Jul, 2021

"Professional, willing to help and provided the weather tightness report I needed within a very tight deadline. The report is very thorough. Mark also provided honest and valuable advice to me which I appreciated. Would be engaging WTS in the future."

24th Apr, 2021  •  Rating by: Brendan  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Feb, 2021

"I needed a comprehensive weathertightness report done quickly to get finance on a house. Right from the get go Mark was professional and very helpful. He quickly contacted the real estate agent, sorted a time and completed the inspection. He also asked that I come towards the end of the inspection so he could do a more thorough job in person of highlighting potential issues. The report was on my email a day later with clear recommendations and a comprehensive list of required maintenance and options of how best to do this. He was happy to talk me through any and al parts of the report and gave further advice and tips as we went through it.
Couldn't be happier.

Thanks

Sean"

2nd Apr, 2021  •  Rating by: Sean  •  Contact: Mark  •  Job date: Apr, 2021

"I highly recommend Mark from Weather Tight Solutions Building Inspection Specialists. He has appraised three properties for us and his findings have been extremely useful in our understanding of the condition of each property. The houses have been widely varied in build, including a 1980's leaky building, a 2005 solid construction, and a 1930's do-up. In each case he highlighted defects to be remedied and has enabled us to feel confident as to whether we should proceed with the property purchase or not. Mark also bent over backwards to fit in an inspection for us despite being fully booked and he has been more than happy to spend time with us discussing his extensive knowledge of buildings and areas of watertightness concern."

25th Sep, 2020  •  Rating by: Melanie  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Sep, 2020

"We were extremely impressed with Mark’s service, he was very thorough and took the time to explain everything to us in detail. He had the report to us within 12 hours, so we could make an informed decision on our property purchase. We will definitely use him again in the future, and will highly recommend him to friends and family."

14th Sep, 2020  •  Rating by: Shana  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Sep, 2020

"I was looking to purchase a property that I knew was a re-clad leaky building. I found Weather Tight Solutions online and sent a query. I got a response an hour later and the next day we had organised a time to have the pre-purchase inspection. Mark's communications were clear and quick. He took me through the property at the end of the inspection and thoroughly explained the points of interest and suggested work to be done. This was on top of a thorough report that was quickly turned around to suit an auction that was coming up. I would highly recommend Mark and his business."

16th Apr, 2020  •  Rating by: Gus  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Mar, 2020

"I contacted Mark early on in the week to arrange an inspection of the house. He was very good with confirming what he would complete and when. My wife even arranged to meet Mark at the property to discuss areas of potential issues and remedial works to fix. The report was quite lengthy and detailed but clear with a good summary report being made available shortly after. Overall we were very happy with the service and would highly recommend."

14th Apr, 2020  •  Rating by: David  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Mar, 2020

"Far exceeded my expectations. Mark was proactive, thorough and bent over backwards to help us with building inspections for our first home. He was accommodating in schedule when we needed a quick turnaround, and knows his stuff inside out. His reports were easy to read and he always talked us through his findings as well so we understood which were the major issues and how they might be remediated. I highly recommend him."

12th Apr, 2020  •  Rating by: Jen  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Mar, 2020

"Mark inspected a house I was going to buy and discovered several problems which would undoubtedly have caused me a lot of expense and stress - he helped me dodge a bullet! I used Mark again for another inspection and his thorough inspection and testing gave me the confidence I needed to go unconditional. Mark was extremely professional. He communicated well and also helped educate me about building practises and pitfalls. I totally recommend him."

15th Oct, 2019  •  Rating by: Jill Shaskey  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Sep, 2019

"Really thorough work with Mark. Appreciate his time and effort to follow up and take notes on our behalf on a property we were looking into. Without his in depth knowledge we might be living in a house that is definitely not up to regulation or standard. Thanks very much for making time for us, my wife and I really appreciate it."

20th Sep, 2019  •  Rating by: Joel Amosa  •  Contact: Mark  •  Job date: Sep, 2019

"Mark did a prepurchase inspection for us. Based on his inspection and recommendations, we got a $25k reduction in purchase price. The agent noted the report was extremely thorough and the buyer couldn't question the evidence presented. Mark also took the time to step me through the report and answer all my questions which was much appreciated. This is the second time I've used Mark's services, he knows his stuff and I can trust he will do a good job. Thanks again for your help!"

29th Apr, 2018  •  Rating by: Amanda  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Mar, 2018

"Mark and his team renovated our house, addressing weathertightness issues, replacing windows & doors with double glazing, putting in an extra bathroom and bringing the house into the 21st century.

We’re really pleased with the whole job – it’s made a huge difference to our comfort levels, it looks great and the house is much safer. Mark and our designer cleverly worked out a way we could get an extra bathroom into a small space. Jeevan and his team were excellent to work with, always polite and good at keeping us up-to-date with what was happening.

The only kind of negative feedback we’d have is that, although it was roughly within the estimate and contingency, it was high cost. (Although the house was signed off by the Council in the 90s, it wasn't well constructed and there was a lot of extra work getting the house to comply with current building standards.)

Overall the team's work was good quality and, surprisingly, it was a pleasant experience and for us that was very important."

26th Dec, 2017  •  Rating by: Lynette  •  Contact: Lynette  •  Job date: Dec, 2017

"Marks building report for the house we just purchased was beyond our expectations. He inspected the entire house, roof, ceiling, underneath and through the house. The document he sent through was extremely thorough and pointed out every little thing along side a rating of its potential risks. Photos of potential issues as well as moisture readings were posted throughout the document to make it super easy for us to understand exactly what he was talking about. I called Mark the next day to thank him and he was happy to answer all of my questions about the report. He offered numerous recommendations and contacts to get hold of for various issues. I highly recommend Mark to anyone who is after a thorough, clearly presented, understandable building report. Thanks again"

12th Jul, 2017  •  Rating by: Rheon  •  Contact: Mark  •  Job date: Jun, 2017

"Prompt efficient and courteous.
Detailed reporting with suggested remedial work."

7th Jul, 2017  •  Rating by: Graham Allison  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Jun, 2017

"Mark is so professional and his customer service is second to none. Even through his busy work schedule he entertains queries and is happy to provide feedback. He is thorough and he makes sure that all your needs are met and every detail is communicated and properly understood. Outstanding building inspection!"

15th Dec, 2016  •  Rating by: JC  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Dec, 2016

"Very good company to work with. Their work is excellent. Very thorough job to a high standard. Quite expensive work but the quality warrants the cost."

15th Jun, 2016  •  Rating by: Mary-Anne  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Feb, 2016

"We engaged Mark Waters of Weather Tight Solutions to assist us with the "walk though inspection process" for our new house build in Cambridge. Having never built a new home before, we wanted to ensure that our building company were not only completing the build process to compliance standards, but to ensure areas of the build were meeting our personal expectations of a safe, dry, healthy home. We had heard "horror stories" of locals who had built with "cowboys" that are now caught in an unenviable position of having to fork out loads of money to rectify shoddy building work.

Mark Waters certainly knows his stuff. He went over and through our new home in great detail. His report was extensive and thorough, yet straight forward for a novice to understand.

From Mark's report we provided a list of concerns to our building company, which they in turn did address either through a) clear explanation of the building work they had undertaken e.g. some waterproofing they installed beneath the concrete and brickwork which we were unable to see; or b) by performing some remedial works i.e waterproofing around internal cabinetry.

Mark identified a multitude of areas which I would never have looked at had he not carried out his inspection. Our builder said he had never been pulled up before on some the areas that Mark identified, such as small cracks in the external masonry (considered cosmetic and option to repair) to blocked vent/weep holes which had passed a council compliance inspection, but the builder did address when pointed out.

I would highly recommend Mark Waters of Weather Tight Solutions to anyone who is either purchasing an existing home or building a new home."

13th May, 2016  •  Rating by: Sharon  •  Contact: Mark Waters, Weather Tight Solutions  •  Job date: Mar, 2016

"Comprehensive inspections and detailed report / photos, supplemented with industry norms / requirement etc.
I have used Weather tight on several occasions and have not regretted my decision - the advice given has ensured that I have made sounds decisions (including the need to walk away from a property on occasion!)"

10th May, 2016  •  Rating by: Katie  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Mar, 2016

"Mark did a very thorough job of inspecting my house, and provided a professional and detailed report. I engaged him for further investigation which was also done professionally. Mark was always on time and a pleasure to interact with."

10th May, 2016  •  Rating by: Ross  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Feb, 2016

"In my business as a Real Estate Agent I have referred Mark to three clients in the last 60 days who have all had water penetration & construction issues which that needed advice & reports with.
With all these clients Mark has given to them all a 5 Star service & his honesty & total profession approach has been much appreciated by them all.
I will be continuing to recommend Mark to my current & future clients when they require Reports & advice with any of their properties"

10th Aug, 2013  •  Rating by: Ashley  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Jul, 2013

"I was provided with a very indepth report and quote to remidy repairs. Marks service is exceptional he is truely passionate about what he does."

3rd Apr, 2012  •  Rating by: Wayne  •  Contact: Mark  •  Job date: Mar, 2012

"Mark is very easy to deal with & very helpful. His price is good & I would not hesitate to recommend his service to others. It's worthwhile."

2nd Apr, 2012  •  Rating by: Thomas  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Mar, 2012

"Mary Thompson January 2012

Mark is professional and thorough. This is the second time we have used his services.
He communicates well and turns up when he says he will. Mark went out of his way to complete our Building Inspection at short notice during our house sale & negotiations. He went beyond the call of duty offering excellent advice regarding the problems his Building Inspection revealed. He kept us up to date with findings as he did his Inspection.

The Report arrived promptly, it was precise and Mark described the repairs that were needed. He also included an approximate cost for the repairs. When we presented the Report to our Lawyer, for his perusal, he also commented on how thorough he thought the Report was.

Mark's service and quality of work represent very good value for the price and we would certainly recommend his services to others."

17th Mar, 2012  •  Rating by: Mary  •  Contact: MARK WATERS  •  Job date: Jan, 2012

"Highly recommended! I was very impressed with the thorough report I received and Mark's attention to detail in every aspect was exceptional.
Very professional and extremely knowledgeable in this area with a nice manner and was very easy to deal with.
Prompt service and great value for money, would use again without question."

17th Mar, 2012  •  Rating by: Megan  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Dec, 2011

"I would definitely recommend Mark for a property inspection. He completed one for us at short notice and it was thorough and methodical. His attention to detail, knowledge of building requirements, ability to communicate effectively and his genuine manner make hiim a pleasure to work with."

24th Jan, 2012  •  Rating by: Monica  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Jul, 2011

"I can't recommend this company enough - the client focus is fantastic - Mark will discuss your requirements with you and keep you informed every step of the way. Mark and his team are very thorough and a pleasure to work with."

13th Jan, 2012  •  Rating by: Monica  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Jul, 2011

"When we found a potential leaky issue with our house, we interviewed a number of builders and Mark from WaterTight Solutions stands out above the rest. His professional and sensible advice gave us the confidence that was sorely damaged by another. His team are pleasant, efficient and very through. We highly recommend his services. Thank you Mark!"

19th Sep, 2011  •  Rating by: Joan Lau  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Sep, 2011

"We chose Weather Tight Solutions Estimate after considering two other Companies to look at our \'leaky home\'. We compared Weather Tight Solutions Estimate (which was higher than the others) however, they had included ALL aspects of the build, whereas, the other estimates did not.

During the entire job, which lasted serveral months, Mark Waters kept us informed, and we were impressed with his thoroughness and attention to detail from beginning to end.

We would have no hesitation in recommending this Company to tackle all aspects of \'leaky home\' restoration."

12th Sep, 2011  •  Rating by: Mary  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Sep, 2007

"Weather Tight Solutions did an outstanding job on our villa extension. We found Mark to have great vision when it came to reading the plans and offering alternatives. He explained all the details and processes so we could eaisly understand.
He knew what he was doing and was a perfectionist with an eye for detail. We lived in the house while the renovations took place. Mark and his team were easy to have around and didn't seem to mind our 2.5 year old lending them a hand!"

26th Aug, 2011  •  Rating by: Gavin  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Jul, 2010

"We had a smaller job done by Weather Tight Solutions and they did a very good job, so we asked them to do our next and bigger project. This involved re cladding weatherboards on our old villa, many of which were rotten, but also involved some drainage work, a new large deck and entertaining area.
They also completed some internal renovations as well. We found them very reliable, helpful and professional, and communicated really well, much better than most other tradespeople we\'ve been in contact with.
The work was done on time and to an excellent standard, and they were a pleasure to have around.\""

26th Aug, 2011  •  Rating by: Andy  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Mar, 2009

"When Weathertight Solutions project managed our renovation - we left the county - thats how much confidence we had in them! A fabulous job!"

16th Aug, 2011  •  Rating by: Catherine  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Apr, 2011

"Design and quality of work exceeded my expectations."

12th Aug, 2011  •  Rating by: Ross  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Aug, 2010

"Weather Tight Solutions and their team were great to deal with - very high level of service and workmanship and we were kept informed at every step of the way with the work we had done. The guys were happy to answer any questions that we had and were very helpful.
Highly recommend to anyone."

8th Aug, 2011  •  Rating by: Monica  •  Contact: Mark Waters  •  Job date: Apr, 2011