What do I need to start a property defect inspection business?
At minimum: a smartphone with a decent camera, basic business registration
in your country (Malaysia or Singapore), and software to capture defect photos
and generate professional PDF reports. Most new inspectors try to do this
manually with phone photos and a Word document, which takes 2–4 hours per unit.
Defiq Inspect replaces that manual process with on-site photo
capture, one-tap defect tagging, and branded PDF report generation — so you can
start taking paying jobs from day one with professional-looking output.
What software do property inspectors use to write defect reports?
Dedicated defect inspection apps such as Defiq Inspect are built
specifically for this workflow: photo capture with automatic defect coding (A01,
A02…), one-tap element and issue tagging, on-photo annotation, and one-tap
generation of a branded PDF report with a cover page, photo grid, defect legend
table, and disclaimer. This replaces manually writing reports in Word or Google
Docs from WhatsApp photo threads.
How much does defect inspection report software cost?
Defiq Inspect Starter is SGD 99 / MYR 299 per month for a solo
inspector (60 units/month, capture and PDF reports included), with the first
month free and no credit card required. Professional (SGD 299 /
MYR 899/month) adds a 10-person team, unlimited units, an admin portal for report
customization, and 2400px or 4000px evidence-quality photos.
Business (SGD 499 / MYR 1,499/month) adds unlimited seats,
always 4000px evidence photos, and fully custom client branding with no Defiq
attribution on reports.
How much should I charge for a property defect inspection report?
Many new inspection companies under-price their reports (for example,
RM299 per unit in Malaysia) because manual tools mean
near-zero software cost, so price is set purely on time and effort rather than
professional output quality. Starter on Defiq Inspect costs
MYR 299 per month (first month free) and includes a structured handover report
format — property info, table of contents, photo grid, defect legend, socket and
ponding pages — comparable to what established agencies charge
RM699 or more for per unit. Using purpose-built software lets you
deliver that professional output from day one and charge a healthier fee that
reflects the value buyers receive, not just the hours spent assembling a Word
document.
What is the difference between Defiq Inspect Starter, Professional, and Business?
Starter (SGD 99 / MYR 299/month) is for a solo inspector: 1
seat, 60 units/month, Defiq MVP report template, full capture-to-PDF workflow.
Professional (SGD 299 / MYR 899/month) supports up to 10 team
members with unlimited units, an admin web portal to customize report templates,
and 2400px or 4000px PDF evidence photos. Business (SGD 499 /
MYR 1,499/month) is for established agencies: unlimited seats, always 4000px
evidence photos, client logo and theme in the app, and client-branded PDFs
without Defiq footer.
Can I try before paying?
Yes. Free trial in the app: 3 units per month, no credit card.
Starter on this site: 60 units per month with the first calendar
month free — also no card required at signup.
Does it work offline?
Yes for field work. Capture photos and tag defects without internet. Photos queue
on your phone and upload when you are back online. Generate PDF only after uploads
finish.
Will this app slow down the inspection time on the site?
No. Defiq Inspect is fine-tuned for minimum input on site — sticky room and
defect tagging, repeat-last-issue shortcuts, and offline caching so you stay at
inspection pace.
Is there a plan for solo inspectors?
Starter is built for one inspector: 60 units per month, Defiq MVP
reports, and the full capture-to-PDF workflow. First month free when you subscribe
here.
Can my team use it?
Professional: up to 10 inspectors plus admin portal.
Business: unlimited inspectors. Invite Gmail addresses from the
web admin tab before they sign in.
Do you support Malaysia and Singapore?
Yes. Pay in SGD or MYR. Reports can include Malaysia socket tester reference
tables and other regional blocks. Primary market is Malaysia; Singapore supported
for billing and field use.
What devices are supported?
Android and iPhone for on-site capture. Web at
app.defiq.app for office report assembly,
templates, and team admin (Professional+).
Can I cancel anytime?
Month-to-month plans cancel at period end via the Stripe customer portal.
Annual commitment plans require a
12-month minimum term — discounted monthly rate, save 17% vs
month-to-month. See our
Terms of Service for billing detail.