The Top 5 Home Inspection Services in Malaysia with the Keenest Eyes for Detail
If you’ve just been handed the keys to your new home—congratulations!
However, a house you can buy at the nearest KL pasaraya (much like a durian) actually comes with a guarantee of good quality. And as a homeowner, you shouldn’t let the defect liability period (DLP) of your home developer lapse without checking for any flaws!
Now, we’ll introduce you to the best home inspection services in Malaysia right now, so you can sleep tight in your rumah in the years to come.
How much is the cost of a home inspection in Malaysia?
The actual cost of a home inspection in Malaysia can range from RM300 to RM 1,500, depending on the size of the property and the meticulousness of the inspection done.
1. TAJ Tasneem Defect Inspection
Location: NO 768, Jln Scientex Utama 8, TAMAN SCIENTEX UTAMA, 81400 Senai, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Contact: 14-226 6488, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Monday to Saturday – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday – CLOSED
TAJ Tasneem surprised us in the best way. It handles usual property inspections for condos, apartments, and homes across Malaysia, but the quality of service and effort it puts into projects is just special.
With over 10 years in the industry, the company has already polished up its process a lot. TAJ’s Gold Package may look pricey and overwhelming since it’s the one they market the most, but it often turns out to be worth the investment.
Clients usually get multiple, detailed rounds of inspections, a likewise detailed inspection report within a day, and most of all, hands-on support in dealing with developers. TAJ actively follows up with them on repairs.
Developers respect them A LOT, and we think it’s because TAJ knows how to leverage both its strong engineering expertise and its clients’ legal rights when dealing with issues. Therefore, we highly recommend them to first-time homeowners.
The good TikTok reviews are true
“Fast response with adequate information. On time appointment and resourceful staff (i was there during the inspection and asked many questions lols). Came to know Tas from Tiktok good review, and I totally agree with that. Recommended.”
– marshita mohd idris, Google Review
Helpful purchaser rights advice
“I am very pleased with the service provided by Taj Tasneem. I would like to quote Mr Firdaus and his team for the excellent work in inspecting the defects on my property. They have been very helpful in advising and guiding on the rights of the purchaser.
I highly recommend their service to new home owners who want value for money.”
– Patrick Thilagaraj, Google Review
2. I-Home Inspector
Location: No 12A, Jalan Bukit Semenyih 3, Taman Bukit Semenyih Semenyih, 43500 Kajang, Selangor
Contact: 019-239 1287, 010-246 1287, 010-249 1287, [email protected]
Business hours: Daily – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
I-Home has built a strong reputation in the home inspection space for the most of this decade. It covers houses, condo units, and even commercial properties.
We’re comfortable endorsing it for transparency on their certifications, fostering credibility from the start. Aside from being a CIDB Level 3 assessor, I-Home’s staff are also CIDB-licensed (with certifications viewable on their website).
Another plus is the nationwide reach. Whether you’re in KL, Johor Bahru, or Selangor, you can easily engage with this company to check your new property before moving in.
On good days, the I-Home team of inspectors is friendly, thorough, and highly professional. However, some clients felt the opposite, saying that important concerns such as electrical and plumbing have been overlooked from cosmetic ones.
Reaching I-Home even for initial inquiries can also be challenging, as the staff seem to be swamped with work. All of these are understandably frustrating, but are definite space for improvement.
Thorough inspection and advice for a reasonable price
“Sky and his team was very professional and went through every corner of my house to check for defects. Apart from advising on the defects they also provided suggestions which was useful. The report provided from their end was also very thorough and easy for my contractor to follow. Would highly recommend their services, as their price is also very reasonable.”
– Hikari Kan Fu Oh, Google Review
Punctual and professional inspector
“Completed the defect inspection today. Kudos to Samuel for his professionalism. Registered him with a visitor parking slot but was told by the guard that all slots were occupied. He has to park his car near some shop lots and walk over to the condo with tools, bag and ladders. Feel so sorry but nevertheless, he was still punctual, in fact earlier than scheduled time and completed the inspection with much dedication, patience and detail. Great service and no hassle.”
– Jonathan Chong, Google Review
3. House Inspection Expert (HiER)
Location: 43-1, Jalan Hillpark 11/3, Hillpark Avenue, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor
Contact: 14-314 4559, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Monday to Saturday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday – CLOSED
HiER is probably the youngest company on this list so far, having started its operations in 2020. Even so, its founders and staff bring over a decade of experience to the table, just par for its course.
One of HiER’s strongest points is communication: from the team handling bookings to the inspector who visits homes, everyone seems to be clear and responsive enough. Not to mention, the inspectors are also punctual and well-equipped.
Inspections are priced fairly well, since HiER bases rates on the client’s property and the scope of the inspection. Moreover, we appreciate the honesty of giving themselves until 5 days to send out reports after a one-and-a-half to three-hour inspection.
That said, the company still has some growing pains. Some clients feel that HiER falls short on spotting electrical and plumbing problems compared to its more established competitors.
Nonetheless, HiER is off to a good start already.
Good service for a fair price
“Very satisfied with their inspection. I came a little late as it was heavily raining and the 2 inspectors were understanding and patient. They explained clearly the defects and process, and their prices are fair. The admin also gives swift replies. 👍”
– Hannah Adel, Google Review
Missed some spots
“The inspector missed out few things which I think obviously can be spot. Perhaps there is more but I spotted 3 to 4 things and good thing is I WhatsApp the admin to add on the report before they submitted”
– Nurul Effa, Google Review
4. Top Haus Home Inspection
Location: Level 41, Vista Tower, The Intermark, 348 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400, Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 018-239 7678, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED
Top Haus may have only entered the scene in 2019, but it’s already made quite a name for itself by working with big entities like Petronas and with leading architecture firms. Not to mention that it’s CIDB-licensed, making it credible for home inspections.
Its services also cover commercial units, post-repair checks, and construction quality control assessments. For reasons unknown, Top Haus doesn’t offer pre-purchase inspections yet (an easy opportunity it’s missing out on).
Clients generally praise its team for arriving on time and being thorough on inspections. Many also found the practical repair suggestions to be helpful.
However, communication with clients still needs work, especially when clients follow up about missed defects or on report submission to developers.
Pricing varies per property and scope, but thankfully still fair. We feel that’s partly because Top Haus often spends four to five hours on an inspection—way longer than many of its competitors.
Good but with a tiny communication breakdown
“Initiation part was very quick, simple and effective. Planning and making appointment for the visit itself was also good. The team who came to do the inspection were very professional and explained all questions that I had. They did it in very quick and professional manner. Having said that, I have to minus one star for the rating because I did experience one minor hiccup. After all the inspection was completed, submission of the defects to the developer were supposed to be done. However, there were no follow-ups until I initiated the reminder. There was a tiny communication breakdown there. The inspector was waiting for me and I was waiting for them at the same time. I lost a couple of days there. After that, the momentum picked up again and everything else was smooth sailing onwards.”
– Syafiqah Bisnu, Google Review
Efficient, helpful, and polite
“My husband and I booked TopHaus on the recommendation of our friends and family members who’ve used their services and were not disappointed. We received a clear, detailed report of the defects in our unit, alongside potential solutions, a touch that we both really liked. Our inspector, Aiman, was also very efficient, helpful, and polite— answered all our questions regarding the D.I. process and any potential repairs patiently. Would definitely recommend. 🙏🏽”
– Tushaara Kannan, Google Review
5. Home Inspection Malaysia
Contact: 03-7651 7878, 03-7651 7701, 016-578 1698, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sunday – CLOSED
We find the straightforwardness of Home Inspection Malaysia’s (HIM) name quite funny. Yes, it’s a bit hard to find online, thanks to the most generic name ever, but that’s actually the least of our concerns.
Booking is convenient since HIM accepts appointments by phone or online, which fits well for a company just over five years old. Inspections start at RM500, lasting three to four hours, and reports are promised within three days.
The company isn’t without flaws, unfortunately. First, despite having multiple contact channels, actually completing a booking can be frustrating because you can get ghosted easily—HIM can immensely improve in this area.
Some clients also reported that inspections weren’t as thorough as agreed. But the biggest concern is the alleged delays in sending inspection reports to either the client or developer.
Even so, HIM remains one of the better options available out there since they’re properly licensed by the CIDB. That credential alone carries weight, but it’s best to manage expectations.
Thorough inspection and pleasant experience
“Had a pleasant experience with the team. Dealt with Firdaus and his team. He was thorough with his inspection and explained to me the different type of defects and how it would impact my condo. 5/5 would recommend his service”
– Phillip Phua, Google Review
Inspection is good, but report is late
“engaged them to do inspection on my newly built condo. Everything went well from inspection to report. But when it came time to submit the defects to my Condo, they delayed it and decided not to respond to my questions. I end up doing it myself as I am on limited time. If they couldn’t submit in time they should have informed me instead of ghosting me. They told me 3-5 business days after soft copy is out. Its on day 6 now.”
– Benjamin Wong, Google Review