About

About us

House Inspect Australia is a trusted name in building  and pest inspections, delivering independent, qualified, and professional services to homeowners, builders, and developers across Australia.

Our purpose is simple: to help people realise their dream of homeownership by providing independent inspections that protect their greatest asset. Whether assisting clients in buying or building, or supporting builders through construction quality assurance, our focus is always on providing accurate, qualified information to guide informed decisions.

With over 200 years of combined industry experience, our team brings hands-on knowledge, practical insight, and a commitment to excellence to every inspection.

Leadership and Culture

House Inspect Australia is led by Co-Directors Litsa and Barney Adamou, whose expertise, vision, and values shape the business.

Litsa is South Australia’s first qualified female building inspector and an award-winning entrepreneur, recognised for her leadership, innovation, and for raising industry standards. Barney is a licensed builder with extensive practical construction experience. Together, they lead a team dedicated to delivering trusted outcomes for homeowners, builders, and developers.

Beyond inspections, Litsa and Barney are passionate about mentoring House Inspect Australia’s growing network of franchisees. Their motto, “from one business owner to another”, reflects a commitment to sharing expertise, fostering independence, and ensuring every franchise mirrors the same professionalism, integrity, and client-first approach that defines the brand.

Their leadership is grounded in a culture of knowledge, empowerment, family, equality, and client focus, which permeates every team member and franchisee. This culture creates a business trusted by homeowners, respected by builders, and admired across the industry.

Preferred by homeowners. Trusted by builders. Supported by franchisees.

A Growing Network of Franchisees

House Inspect Australia is proud to have a thriving network of franchisees. Our approach is simple: to support the success of our franchisees from one business owner to another. We support the success of each franchise through comprehensive training, guidance, and operational support. Every franchise reflects our commitment to quality, integrity, and client-focused service, delivering consistent, trusted inspections wherever they operate.

Built on Values, Focused on Quality

Everything we do is guided by our core values: knowledge, empowerment, family, equality, and a client-first approach.

House Inspect Australia supports homeowners, investors, builders, and developers with a comprehensive suite of inspection and quality assurance services, ensuring homes are built to standard, maintained properly, and protected for the long term.

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Let us give you peace of mind.

"Great service, great feedback, saved me 5k on the purchase price of my first investment property. Appreciate Litsa and Barney's professionalism and great service! Highly recommend for anyone looking to do building inspections"

★★★★★

Belal, Google Review

"We needed a very last minute inspections and the guys were so lovely, helpful and speedy. Would check up on us and any of our concerns with such care and politeness. Such a helpful and comforting experience when buying a first home! "

★★★★★

Bec, Google Review

"Peter provided the reassurance we needed to purchase with a high level of confidence Couldn’t recommend more highly"

★★★★★

Karen, Google Review