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HomeOwner Guardian

Guardian vs BuildScan

Home snagging and defect reporting — see why Australian homeowners choose Guardian

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HomeOwner Guardian

Free / $14.99 AUD/mo Pro

✓Built specifically for Australian homeowners and regulations
✓Australian warranty periods: 90-day, 2-year minor, 6-year structural
✓Variation tracking with cost impact — prevent budget blowouts
✓Evidence packs formatted for Fair Trading, NCAT, VCAT, QCAT
✓Builder communication log for dispute documentation
✓NCC-based construction checklists for Australian standards
✓HBCF insurance tracking for NSW homeowners
✓Pricing in AUD — $14.99/mo for Pro

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BuildScan

Free / ~$16 USD/mo Pro — Homeowners and builders (UK-based)

Limitations

✗UK-origin — not built for Australian regulations
✗No integration with Fair Trading, NCAT, VCAT, or QCAT
✗No variation or cost tracking
✗No Australian warranty period tracking (6yr/2yr)
✗No builder communication log
✗No Australian Standards (NCC, BASIX) checklists
✗Pricing in GBP — no AUD support

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	Guardian	BuildScan
Price	$14.99 AUD/mo Pro	~$16 USD/mo
Built For	Australian regulations	UK regulations
Defect Tracking	Yes — severity, photos	Yes — snag lists
Variation Tracking	Yes — cost tracking, signatures	No
Australian Warranty Tracking	Yes — 90d/2yr/6yr	No
Tribunal Evidence Export	Yes — AU specific	No
Construction Checklists	NCC/Australian Standards	UK standards
Communication Log	Yes	No

What BuildScan Offers

•Snag/defect lists with photos and video
•Priority and due date assignment
•Project workflow management
•Cross-platform (iOS, Android, web)
•Guided new-build snagging checklist

Source: buildscan.co

Protect Your Build With Guardian

Track defects, variations, and costs independently. Your data, your evidence, your protection. Free to start — no credit card required.

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