Builders Report
Our Expert Building Report
BUILDERS REPORTS - AUCKLAND
From new builds to 12-month warranties to maintenance, we offer comprehensive building reports so that you know the exact lay of the land when it comes to your property. Understanding the condition of your property, brand new or old, is essential to keep on top of avoidable costs in unnecessary repairs that could have been prevented and give you peace of mind that your property is in the condition you expect it to be in. We can also offer services and support to do with insurance claims, insurance disputes, builders disputes, pre purchase inspections and pre sale inspections.
We offer the most comprehensive Auckland building report available
Covering everything from drug testing to 10-year implied warranty inspections. We have 30+ years of experience in building inspections in Auckland and know what to look for when it comes to the expected standards of your properties.
Our builder’s reports include a complete examination of the property, covering everything we offer in our comprehensive services, so you can feel confident no stone was left unturned.
New Construction Phase Inspections
Do you want to ensure that new construction mistakes are kept to an absolute minimum? Scheduling our New Construction Phase Inspections is the ideal way to keep track of your builder. We will visit the property multiple times to ensure everything is moving smoothly and on budget.
OUR BUILDING REPORTS AUCKLAND
New Construction Phase Inspections
Do you want to ensure that new construction mistakes are kept to an absolute minimum? Scheduling our New Construction Phase Inspections is the ideal way to keep track of your builder. We will visit the property multiple times to ensure everything is moving smoothly and on budget.
New Construction Building Inspection
Is there anything more exciting than walking into your newly constructed home for the first time? Sadly, this excitement can quickly fade if you notice any construction defects or other related issues. Avoid this problem and the hassles that can accompany it by booking a New Construction Inspection. We’ll check everything out in advance, thereby making it much easier to get the home builder to correct any problems before your first full walkthrough.
Home Maintenance Inspection
The steps you take as a homeowner are every bit as important as finding the right house in the first place. Our Home Maintenance Inspection Report service provides a simple way to keep an eye on your home’s most critical systems. Our inspector will take a close look at these systems and components to find any current or potential upcoming issues. Taking immediate action could save you lots of money in the long run.
12-Month Implied Warranty Inspection/Defect Repair
After buying a newly constructed home, you have 12 months to discover and report any applicable defects to your builder. This falls under New Zealand’s 12-month defect repair period and is implied regardless of whether you have a contract. Many issues can be reported such as variations from consented drawings and the failure to achieve acceptable industry quality levels. Our team will inspect your home before the first 12 months are up to help you file any applicable claims.
10-Year Implied Warranty Inspection
One of the many great things about living in New Zealand is the protection afforded to consumers by The Building Act. Whether you have a physical contract or not, your builder has to assume the risk of providing a 10-year implied warranty. These warranties are implied by law, and they cover you for a variety of issues that could occur during the first 10 years. This property inspection service makes it easy to find and document any applicable problems for your court hearing.
Other building report services
Request any of the following to be included in your Builders Report
Meth Testing
Asbestos Testing
Drone roof inspection
Weathertightness Reports
Auckland Affordable Inspect A Home Building Reports for Clarity & Confidence
Our inspectors have undertaken thousands of property inspections since the mid-’80s and we are dedicated to helping thousands of Kiwis all over the country make well-informed decisions when it comes to buying and selling properties.
Our team provides detailed, standard-compliant building inspections with itemized room-by-room reports for easy readability. We highlight key issues and priorities for repair, including risks and necessary actions. AA Inspect reports use a simplified color-coded format to clarify issues and assist in future maintenance planning. Contact us today to organize your Realsure inspections and reports.
INSURANCE CLAIMS
We supply building reports that can assist you in insurance claims, ascertaining damage done or repair work required. This can be submitted alongside your insurance claims as proof for your claim.
BUILDERS DISPUTES
Builders reports can identify the truth about the quality of a build and any problems, which can settle builders disputes with the facts stated in a thorough report.
INSURANCE DISPUTES
We can help with insurance disputes by providing comprehensive building reports to shine a light on the real condition of the property or the extend of repairs required needing to be covered by insurance.
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
Buyers should consider pre-purchase inspections for any property they are interested in buying before committing to avoid getting stuck with a property requiring expensive repairs.
Pre-Sale Inspections
All vendors and homeowners have a duty to disclose the true condition of their property before selling, and can do so with a pre-sale inspection outlining any potential issues with the property.
Complete examination of all areas of the property
Our weather tightness reports in Auckland include the following:
Site
Slope and contour of the section, the ground clearance, the groundwater, and stormwater drainage.
Building exterior
We check the type of material used for the external cladding, baseboards, eaves, soffits, garages, decks, staircase, windows, and doors. We will look at how they were constructed and their condition. We will check the weather tightness of the building exterior.
Outside services
Electrical main supply, electric earth spike, gas mains supply, gas water heater, gas bottles, potable water supply (Mains or storage tank) Heat pump condensers, stormwater, and sewerage drainage.
Retaining Walls and fences
We will be taking note of any repairs that may be required.
Roof, skylights, flashing, chimneys, and roof penetrations
We check the type of material used, as well as if they were suitable for the application used. We will look at how it was constructed and its condition. We will check the weather tightness of the roof, making note of any repairs that may be required.
Spouting and downpipes
We check the type of material used, as well as their size in relation to the amount of water they have to carry. We check the fall of the spouting and if there are any obstructions, making note of any repairs that may be required.
Building’s interior
This will be included inspecting the condition of the internal cladding, ceilings, door frames, storage, stairs, and rails. We will check for fire and smoke protection, water ingress, and mould. Moisture testing will be carried out. Walls and ceiling (roof space) will be checked for insulation.
Sub-floor (Crawlspace)
The last area to inspect is the crawlspace. Here we inspect the piles, pile bases, the condition of the subfloor materials. Vapour barriers, insulation (Type and R-value), and services. We check for the presence of mould, moisture, water, and borer beetle.
WHAT SERVICES DO WE CHECK?
Plumbing fixture and fitting
We offer inspection of the plumbing from the supply, be it mains or tank to the fixture including hot water cylinder, toilet, shower, wash hand basin, bath, kitchen sink, and laundry trough. We check all fittings, drainage and fixtures to ensure your water source is tight and won’t affect your value price.
Electrical
We fully inspect all of your electrical connections from supply to the distribution board. This includes grounding, bonding earth leakage, and circuit breakers. The socket is tested with a socket tester.
Gas
We check both main or gas bottles within the property. Internal and external water heaters, gas hobs, fireplaces, and heaters. The connection and safety of the installation will be inspected and reported on.
Heating, cooling, and ventilation
Heat pumps, extractor fans, and range hoods are visibly inspected for any obvious problems that might need fixing before a sale.
Garage Doors
The type and condition of the garage door are reported. The motor, safety sensors, and openers are inspected. We will be making note of any repairs that may be required.
Safety Elements
We will look for poor construction and make note of any repairs that may be required in the short and long term. Importantly, we will note any fire and safety issues that need to be fixed.