Area
Building and Pest Inspection in Southwest Victoria – Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton, Port Fairy, Terang and surrounds.
About
David Bridgewater spent many years in the electrical construction industry where he was involved with all facets of the power industry. He previously worked as a building inspector for the department of housing within the Victorian government. Now that he is with Resicert, he would like to be able to share his expertise and help home buyers and sellers get the best value for their money. He understands that buying or selling a property is a huge emotional and financial decision and that is why making the inspection process simple for customers is his top priority.
His many years of experience in both the electrical construction industry and building inspection industry provided him the skill he needs to create complete and easy to understand reports that will surely give customers a peace of mind.
When he’s not working, David enjoys spending time with his family following their sporting pursuits. He is also involved with Warrnambool Surf Life-Saving Club and South Warrnambool Football Club.
Testimonials
I was very satisfied with the report I received from David. He was very thorough and professional. I feel confident with the home we are purchasing that we won’t have any maintenance issues.
Jacqueline - VIC
Fantastic communication. Comprehensive detailed report. David was great to deal with. We were very happy with the service.
Bob and Liz - VIC (Pest)
Very happy with the service!
Charles - VIC (Pest)
Fantastic communication. Comprehensive, detailed report. David was great to deal with! We were very happy with the service.
Bob and Liz - VIC
Outstanding service! Right from phone call prior to inspection and after inspection. Followed by an outstanding report with a follow-up text message the report had been emailed. Absolutely recommend him to anyone! No improvements needed.
Cassi - VIC
David was very prompt and thorough with his inspection.
Adrian - VIC
David was very easygoing. He provided feedback to us directly after the inspection.
Michelle - VIC
David is very easy to speak to. He is very pleasant.
Lou - VIC
Fantastic, super happy.
Janelle - VIC
Fantastic, no issues at all.
Janelle - VIC
David was prompt to return calls, would contact you when he said he would. David was very professional with his final report being very comprehensive.
Jan - VIC
David was fantastic! Would definitely use him again and recommend him to everyone I know.
Emilee - VIC
Timely and reliable service.
Robert - VIC
David Bridgewater did a very thorough building inspection, covering all that was expected and areas that I hadn't thought of. A phone conversation at the completion of the inspection was very much appreciated as was the email report that promptly followed. David is a pleasant and obliging tradesman.
Kathleen - VIC
Well presented report.
Sonia - VIC (Pest)
David very patient and answered questions clearly. Well presented report.
Sonia - VIC
Very thorough.
Peter - VIC (Pest)
Prompt and thorough.
Peter - VIC
Very pleasant and good advice.
Marie - VIC
I was very impressed with the clear and easily understood report that I received. The efficient prompt service that I received was much appreciated. David ensured that I was communicated immediately with all the relevant information. His friendly and helpful manner made the whole process effortless.
Audrey - VIC
Explained everything that was found and easy to understand.
Jack - VIC (Pest)
Super easy and very thorough.
Jack - VIC
Very happy with the detailed report.
Sylvia - VIC
David was very accommodating and provided in-depth feedback/follow up.
Abby - VIC
Both inspection and pest reports were thorough and completed in a timely manner. Very impressed.
Jacinta - VIC (Pest)
David was incredibly professional and thorough with the inspection of my first home. He came well recommended by my conveyancer and was prompt with the inspection reports.
Jacinta - VIC
Fast, efficient, and very professional.
Lilja - VIC
Great customer service, prompt with getting the inspection booked in at a very busy time of year, and returning the appraisal back to us with plenty of detail.
Teisha - VIC
Very prompt and thorough inspection with a valuable detailed report. Thanks, Dave.
Yvonne - VIC
Now I know what to do for the future thanks.
Robert - VIC
Overall dealing excellent. Well worth the money! Resicert were my eyes invaluable service. Thanks!
Robert - VIC
A thorough report including photos and suggestions to reduce risks.
Ingrid - VIC
Really easy to book and arrange online. Very organised, contacted agent quickly and even though a busy time of year my inspection was done within the required time. The inspection was thorough and included photos.
Ingrid - VIC
David Bridgewater went above and beyond for me with big inspections. I was very impressed with his advice and recommendations and overall customer service. Thanks.
Bernadette - VIC
Quick and easy to deal with. Good value. Friendly.
Dominic - VIC
Can't fault anything with our dealings with the inspector.
Susan - VIC
Very friendly Building Inspector. Contact and feedback excellent. Report and inspection quite detailed.
Susan - VIC
Good inspection, great communication.
Chris - VIC
Quick and comprehensive.
Robert - VIC
I was equally as happy with the pest inspection including the photos of what needed attention as I would have been completely clueless otherwise.
Trish - VIC
I was very pleased with the written report especially the photos of anything that David was trying to point out or draw attention to it was very helpful.
Trish - VIC
Excellent Service.
Daryl - VIC
Thorough, efficient & friendly service. Report sent with no delay. I have no hesitation in recommending Resicert to inspect your home.
Leanne - VIC
David was quick, personable, and very informative.
Jessica - VIC
A very thorough investigation. Great communication, transparency & honesty.
Jonathan - VIC
The report provided efficiently and covered everything we needed to know. Plenty of pictures and detail. Very approachable and helpful at all stages of the process.
Graham - VIC
My unit inspection was professionally handled from the start to the finish, I was fully informed of the process at every step, David was very pleasant & informative and I would recommend this service to anyone debating whether to take this course of action, thanks soo much!
Carmen - VIC
Great job was done on limited notice and worked hard to fit it in for us Great job David.
David - VIC
Fast, professional, friendly. Excellent service.
Jamie - VIC
Great communication in setting up an inspection. And timely completion and report.
Brooke - QLD
Great company to deal with would have no problems recommending them to all my friends.
Melissa - VIC
Currently being in lockdown and unable to physically inspect any properties ourselves, David's very thorough inspection proved invaluable and saved us from a potentially very costly transaction!
Lana - VIC
Prompt service, great communication about what is involved, and process. Easy payment method. The report was excellent, with lots of detail and pictures. Made it easy to follow up with agents. The report arrived within 24 hours.
Helen - VIC
Great customer service. The provided report is really detailed and easy to read. We appreciated the photos as well.
Ana - VIC
David was very kind, thorough & professional. Would highly recommend him.
Megan - VIC
The inspection was done professionally, the feedback was instantaneous, and reports received the next day.
Mark - VIC
David has done a great job.
David - VIC
Great service, quick to get the job done.
David - VIC
The report and service were very professional.
Aida - VIC
I am very happy with both inspections. The written reports are written in a way that clear, professional and can be understood by someone who is not a builder. David took the time to give me verbal feedback on the day of the inspections. He was very calm, precise, and professional in his delivery.
Aida - VIC
Excellent building report and prompt service. David completed inspection within a few days, called with a verbal report, and provided report thereafter. Very satisfied.
Bernie - VIC
Thorough inspection. Quick with report.
Emma - VIC
Punctual, thorough, and professional.
Emma - VIC
The report was very thorough and informative. He also gave advice for preventive measures.
Chris - VIC
David was extremely helpful and professional, with a positive attitude and friendly manner.
Chris - VIC
David was very polite and helpful over the phone. Prompt service. Inspected my house and discussed the issues once I received the report. It was very thorough and self-explanatory.
Julie-Anne - VIC
Good, detailed report. David was happy to take calls and questions about the property. Very helpful.
Jason - VIC
David provided fast assistance when I needed it in a hurry, and was courteous, friendly, helpful, and thorough. I would highly recommend him, and the Resicert team.
Helen - VIC
Great and quick service.
Dylan - VIC
A great report thank you, some things could not be looked at as expected. Some items clearly required a review prior to my purchase. Overall very happy! Thank you!
Janice - VIC
David was a pleasure to deal with, will recommend.
Alison - VIC
The inspection was so efficient from the first phone contact. The payment was also a simple task. David Bridgewater was helpful, obliging & very professional. He communicated with my husband each step in the process. He was willing to receive phone calls to clarify any concerns. The actual report was very comprehensive & photos were clear & highlighted each aspect of the inspection. An excellent document for the future. Thank you David, whilst we didn’t meet you personally, we are grateful for your expertise.
Mary - VIC
Very easy to deal with.
Adam - VIC
Great detail in all areas.
Erin - VIC
Excellent detail in all areas of report, relevant information and images provided for any areas of concern.
Erin - VIC
Very good and to the point.
Aida - VIC
Very professional. David took the time to contact me to go through the report over the phone. He answered all my questions and let me know that I can call him to clarify anything on the report that I wasn't clear on.
Aida - VIC
David is well mannered, professional and thorough. Couldn’t have asked for better service.
Rob - VIC
David is excellent to deal with, he takes the time you need to explains well any deficiencies the property may have. Have used David for inspections on a couple of purchases before and would use him again.
Jade - VIC
David was very approachable and thorough in inspecting the property, I felt confident with his professionalism and trustworthy aura. The report came back very detailed and I really appreciated the photo evidence within it. Great for future reference, I asked his thoughts on many things and showed him my concerns before the inspection and knew his honest feedback would help me in the potential purchase of this property. Much appreciated and highly recommended. Provided a prompt service and such stress-free dealing, I will be referring your company and David to others who are in need of assistance in the areas that you offer.
Anthony - VIC
Thanks so much for your excellent service. Your report provided everything required both in writing and via photos. Easy to interpret and provide the guidelines for further action. A pleasure to meet David and benefit from his professional and courteous manner. Again, thank you!
John - VIC
Inspection was done and reported promptly.
Yvonne and Neville - VIC
Prompt inspection, detailed report.
Yvonne and Neville - VIC
Satisfied with the results.
Stephane - VIC
The pest inspection was also a very thorough report.
Jenny - VIC
David's building inspection and the report was very thorough. He was easy to communicate with and reliable. The report highlighted a few things that we were able to negotiate with the vendor to be fixed prior to settlement. Overall this was money well spent for added peace of mind.
Jenny - VIC
The report was informative with clear photos. I would definitely use Resicert again.
Juanita - VIC
David is prompt and has excellent communication. I would definitely use Resicert again!
Juanita - VIC
So easy to deal with - professional, thorough, quick - excellent service.
Cheryl - VIC
So easy to deal with - professional, thorough, quick - excellent service.
Cheryl - VIC
Very prompt and worked within the time constraints I had imposed. Very thorough in both verbal and written reports.
Gaye - VIC
David was very helpful & easy to talk to.
Samantha - VIC
David gave some clear and simple advice as well as outlining his findings.
Anna - VIC
The report seems thorough and David phoned me to give me a rundown of the important points to note immediately after he finished the inspection.
Anna - VIC
David Bridgewater was the inspector I dealt with, he was very prompt and professional. I would definitely recommend David and your company to anyone who requires the services you offer.
Carolyn - VIC
The inspection was done promptly and professionally. All our questions were answered and David kept us informed about everything.
Pauline - VIC
David was great to work with, easy to talk to and took time to help me understand what was needed. Everything a first home buyer would be looking for.
Jade - VIC
The report was very comprehensive and provided feedback in regard to potential pest hazards.
Steven - VIC
Inspector David Bridgewater was very approachable from my initial call and did not shy away from any questions. I found David to be very honest, accommodating and accessible at all times.
Steven - VIC
Professional, thorough, timely and informative. Excellent to communicate with. Honest.
Lauren - VIC
David was prompt in his service and detailed in his research.
Marcus - VIC
I liked that I hit an immediate oral report by phone, and the presentation of the document was really good.
Wendy - VIC
David was very good and personable to deal with, time he took to give me a verbal summary over phone made things very clear, much appreciated!
Bruce - VIC
When we started asking around about good building inspectors in Warrnambool, every single person we spoke to recommended David Bridgewater as the go-to guy! And he most certainly is! David was exceptionally thorough, timely, professional and great to communicate with throughout our entire pre-purchase inspection process. He gave us incredibly detailed and honest feedback on the ins and outs of our property, both over the phone and in the comprehensive written report, which has given us great insight into our new property, moving forward. Above and beyond! I would heartily recommend David's services to anyone needing a thorough and professional pre-purchase inspection in Warrnambool.
Lauren - VIC
David was excellent and l could not fault the service l received from him.
Elaine - VIC
The report was explicit and was the difference between us making a wise decision about the property.
Robert - VIC
David and his team worked closely with me even though I live interstate to make sure everything was done correctly.
Stephen - VIC
Very thorough and detailed report.
Murray - VIC
A very thorough report including photos. detailed any issues, maintenance required and things to keep an eye out for. I also suggested possible courses for action.
Brittany - VIC
I found David to be very helpful and a good communicator. I had some good phone discussions regarding a few issues.
Amy - VIC
I would recommend David for your Inspections very professional great knowledge very detailed inspection report excellent communication It was a pleasure working with him.
Kathryn - VIC
Good, prompt service.
Louis - VIC
Easy to understand the report.
Mary - VIC
Very thorough and explained report to me very well.
Mary - VIC
Very thorough and detailed. The service was friendly and professional.
Gary - VIC
Well presented great detail easy for us to understand a great person to deal with much appreciated.
Brendan - WA
David was great. Made time at short notice and the report was received the following day. Really thorough inspection. Highly recommend David.
Samantha - WA
As per property report, great detail and thorough. I like that it listed suggestions on items to reduce the risk of pests in the future.
Robert - VIC
A very detailed report, spent time with me on the phone explaining it while at the property. Report fast-tracked as per request without compromising detail and quality.
Robert - VIC
Communication was brilliant! Photo's provided were clear and thorough for me to understand all detailed concerns etc.
Scott - VIC
I found David to be fantastic to deal with and he did a very thorough inspection. I have already been passing on his details and highly recommend him. I would definitely use David again.
Tanita - VIC
Well informed verbal and written report with photos and suggestions.
Erin - VIC
This was all done over the phone. David was recommended by Sue at Assets Real Estate and David was professional, prompt and delivered his report when he said he would.
Jo-Anne – VIC
David was very detailed in both his written and verbal feedback regarding the condition of our potential home purchase. The inspection was carried out immediately and he was very easy to communicate with. Overall I would highly recommend David to anyone looking for a comprehensive building inspection.
Joan - VIC
Very professional & prompt service. Thorough report. Excellent communication.
Cristina - VIC
David was attentive to my concerns and followed up on my requests.
Mimie C.
I contacted David Bridgewater to carry out a presale house inspection and he was friendly, professional and rapid in his response. He was easy to contact, replied very quickly to my queries. I would call on his services again in the future if needed. I would recommend him to m future clients.
Ling K.
David was excellent. No issues and happy with what he found.
Suzanne G.
The inspection was thorough, timely and affordable. We first contacted David whilst in another state, with poor phone reception David was able to organise the inspections, keeping us well informed including contacting the seller to organise the time for the inspection. Very professional all round.
Gerard O.
Prompt & friendly service & good, detailed report.
Jennifer C.
David Bridgewater was friendly and keen to take on our inspections. He kept in good communication with me and was helpful in explaining the process. The building/property inspection was highly detailed and I appreciated the good number of photographs. Overall very pleased. One thing that was great was David's willingness to talk to me and answer some questions I had about the inspection report, I really appreciated this support even after the job was done.
Cameron L.
A prompt and detailed report. Inspector was very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. Excellent.
Suzanne M.
Grateful to David. He was so friendly, on time and accommodating of our needs. Very professional.
Sherree - VIC
David was great, very friendly and professional. Organised and followed up as he said he would. Highly recommend!
Sherree - VIC
Very helpful. No way would I have picked up some of the issues even with the help of my friend who is a builder. Provided great photos. If I were to buy a property, his inspection would have provided me with a clear picture of the works required.
David - VIC
