Pre-Purchase and Pre-Sale Building Inspections
Make confident property decisions with a detailed, independent building inspection and clear building report. Whether you’re buying, selling, or completing due diligence on a property, our qualified inspectors provide practical findings, photographs, moisture testing, and clear next steps.
Our Building Reports Are Accepted Nationwide
Benefits of a Building Report
Understand the condition of a property before you buy or sell, with an independent building report that identifies visible defects, moisture concerns, maintenance items and recommended next steps.
Identify Issues Early
Identify visible defects, moisture concerns and maintenance items before they become unexpected problems during a purchase or sale.
Price & Negotiate with Confidence
Use clear inspection findings to support your offer, asking price or negotiations, with a better understanding of the property’s condition.
Avoid Costly Surprises
Understand significant risks, likely maintenance needs and any areas that may require further specialist investigation before you proceed.
Why Get a Building Inspection?
A building inspection gives you an independent view of a property’s visible condition before you make an important decision. Our inspectors look for material defects, moisture-related concerns, maintenance items and other issues that may need further investigation. Buyers can use the findings as part of their due diligence, while sellers can identify problems early, complete repairs where appropriate and reduce the risk of surprises during negotiations. The findings are then presented in a clear building report with photographs and practical recommendations.
See a Sample Building Report
View a sample building report to see how we present defects, photographs, moisture findings and practical recommendations in a clear, easy-to-follow format.
Building Inspection Pricing
Our building inspection pricing is clear and upfront, with the cost based on the property and inspection requirements.
Clear & Transparent Pricing
We provide upfront pricing with no hidden fees, so you know exactly what to expect.
Flexible Packages
We offer a range of packages to suit your specific needs and budget.
Value for Money
Our detailed reports provide valuable insights that can save you money and hassle in the long run.
Our Building Inspection Process
We’ve streamlined our building inspection process to make it simple for buyers and sellers, from booking through to receiving your completed building report.
1. Schedule Your Building Inspection
Easily book your house inspection online or by contacting our team.
2. Comprehensive Inspection
Our qualified building inspector will conduct a thorough assessment of your property, covering all key areas.
3. Detailed Report Delivery
Receive a comprehensive report within a fast turnaround time, outlining our findings and recommendations.
Ready to Make Informed Property Decisions?
Don't let uncertainty cloud your journey. Our building inspections provide the clarity and confidence you need to make informed decisions.
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Building Inspection FAQs
Have questions about our property inspection services? We've got the answers.
Our pre-purchase house inspection reports will point out any significant issues and provide expert advice on the property, covering everything accessible from the ground up, including hardscaping, moisture testing, pest prevention, electrical, plumbing and everything else you would expect in a building report, foundations, joinery, cladding, insulation, roof, ceiling cavity, subfloor, outbuildings etc. Our Healthy Home Reports will cover everything in the standard and advise on any areas that require rectification.
A pre-purchase property inspection typically takes around 2 hours, depending on the size and complexity of the building and its surrounding property. This allows the inspector enough time to gather relevant information from a visual inspection and compile a detailed report for you.
We are a Licensed Building Practitioner, and all of our inspectors are experienced and hold relevant recognised trade qualifications. Some may not be aware, but to inspect residential property in New Zealand, you do not require any qualifications. Still, your inspections must comply with the NZS 4306:2005 Residential Property Inspection Standard.
The short answer is yes. Buying a house is a huge financial commitment, especially for first-home buyers. A pre-purchase inspection in Christchurch can help you make an informed decision by evaluating the overall concern of specific elements of the property and, in turn, allowing you to see any areas that may need attention or could be costly in the future if left unresolved.
Based in Christchurch City, we service central Canterbury, ranging from lower Selwyn up to lower Hurunui. Please contact us if you require our services outside of our service area. This can be arranged, but may incur additional costs.
The cost of a building inspection depends on the number of bedrooms in the property. Our building reports start from $450, including GST. Contact us for a quote tailored to your property.
Ready to Book a Building Inspection?
Book your building inspection online or contact our team if you have questions about the inspection, report or booking process.
