How It Works
Simple, Secure, and Built Around You
Whether you're getting a property inspected or picking up inspection work, the whole process is straightforward from start to finish.
Post Your Inspection Request
Tell us about the property: its address, type, size, and any specific concerns you'd like looked into. Choose your preferred date and time, and set your budget. The whole process takes under 5 minutes.
Review & Choose Your Inspector
Inspectors in your area will apply for your job. Review their profiles, experience, credentials, and past reviews and then choose the one you trust most.
Payment Held Safely in Escrow
Once you confirm your inspector, your payment is held securely in escrow. It's only released after the inspection is complete and you've received your report.
Receive Your Inspection Results
After the inspection, your inspector delivers their findings through Specta. Depending on the job, this may include a written report, photos, videos, or a combination — all agreed upon before you confirm the booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trust & Transparency
How Specta Works Behind the Scenes
More detail on how inspectors are reviewed, what you receive, and how to choose the right inspector for your job.
How Inspector Verification Works
What Specta's inspector review process involves, what the two categories mean, and what to check before booking.
Read the guide →What You Receive After an Inspection
How scope is agreed before booking, what deliverables look like, and how findings reach you digitally.
Read the guide →Community Inspector vs Verified Professional
A side-by-side comparison of the two inspector categories — when each is appropriate and what to ask before confirming.
Read the guide →Melbourne Buyer Guides
Guides for Melbourne Property Buyers
More detail on how Specta works for buyers in specific situations.
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Melbourne
Arranging an independent property inspection before you commit. What it covers, how the process works, and what you receive.
Read the guide →Buying from Interstate?
Can't be there in person? How Specta works for remote and interstate buyers who need local eyes on a Melbourne property.
Read the guide →House Inspections in Melbourne
The broader guide to house inspections — who needs them, when they're used, and the full range of property types supported.
Read the guide →