Inspection Types
We offer a comprehensive and detailed overview of the home inspection process to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your property’s current condition, including all its strengths and weaknesses.
First Time Home Buyer
We specialize in assisting first time home buyer through the maze of property ownership, by providing comprehensive independent information and guidance on the property wanting to purchase. From flood risk, structural risk to weathertightness risk. Inspect a Home will provide you with the information to assist you make an informed decision.
Written report
is a comprehensive written report, used for reporting on the observable condition of the property at the time of inspection. Identifying defects, issues and assessing moisture with moisture meters.
This inspection allows clients to gain an in-depth understanding of the property’s condition Highlight issues or defects, including their severity.
These insights can help you renegotiate the property price if significant defects, weathertightness issues, or risks are identified.
- Inform purchasers of significant defects and risks
- Support purchase decisions and negotiations
- 15 minutes of free telephonic consulting with the building inspector.
WEATHERTIGHTNESS report
A Weathertightness Report is a comprehensive, targeted assessment of a property’s condition at the time of inspection. Its purpose is to identify defects, issues, and areas of moisture accumulation, using moisture meters and, if required, infra-red imaging to detect
hidden water ingress.
Weathertightness issues—such as hidden leaks, moisture ingress, and poor cladding detailing—can result in significant repair costs if left undetected. An Inspect a Home Weathertightness Report (non-invasive) is designed to highlight areas of concern before they develop into serious problems, giving buyers and homeowners the insight needed to make informed, confident decisions.
Our inspections follow a detailed assessment process, incorporating an industry-standard risk matrix to evaluate properties against common failure points that cause leaks or moisture-related damage. Each inspection is conducted and signed off by an experienced building professional, in accordance with NZS 4306:2005 Residential Property Inspection guidance.
Whether assessing a potential purchase or reviewing your current home, we provide a clear, practical report with recommendations where required. Our goal is to help you understand the issues and risks posed by weathertightness problems, and to support you in making informed decisions about the property, helping you avoid costly surprises and protect your investment for the long term.
VERBAL & VISUAL Inspection For All Property With Summary Report
We recommend a verbal and visual inspection for clients considering a property purchase who do not require a full formal written report, but where a summary report of weathertightness issues and associated risk, together with a list of significant defects, will be sufficient. This inspection provides an in-depth understanding of the property’s condition by allowing you to accompany the building inspector during the assessment.
During the inspection, the inspector will:
- Identify and highlight defects, issues, or areas of concern. A summary of weathertightness risks and significant defects will be provided.
- Explain the severity of identified issues and outline potential remedial options.
- Answer your questions in real time, providing practical guidance.
This approach can assist you in making informed decisions regarding the property, including negotiating the purchase price if significant defects, weathertightness concerns, or other risks are identified.
If you are unable to attend in person, a comprehensive photographic record of identified defects will be provided, along with a follow-up phone call to discuss the findings.
The level of professional insight provided during a verbal and visual inspection is equivalent to that of a written report, with the added benefit of direct interaction and immediate clarification of observations.
Verbal& Visual(V&V) inspection for Auction With Summary Report
We recommend a verbal and visual inspection with a summary report of weathertightness issues and associated risk, together with a list of significant defects, for clients considering a property being sold at auction who do not require a written report for mortgage purposes. This level of reporting is often sufficient to support informed auction decision-making.
This inspection provides an in-depth understanding of the property’s condition by allowing you to accompany the building inspector during the assessment.
During the inspection, the inspector will:
- Identify and highlight defects, issues, or areas of concern, including a summary of weathertightness risks and significant defects.
- Explain the severity of identified issues and outline potential remedial options.
- Answer your questions in real time, providing practical guidance.
The information obtained can assist you in making informed decisions regarding how to bid on the property.
If you are unable to attend the inspection in person, a walk-through photographic record of identified defects will be provided, along with a follow-up call to discuss the findings.
The quality and thoroughness of the inspection are equivalent to that of a written report, with the added benefit of real-time discussion and more detailed practical insight.
COMBINATION (V&V) VERBAL & VISUAL ONSITE ASSESSMENT WITH A WRITTEN REPORT
We recommend a combination of a verbal and visual inspection with a written report highlighting weathertightness issues and associated risk, together with a list of significant defects for clients considering a property who wish to attend the building inspection and also receive a written report.
This inspection allows clients to gain an in-depth understanding of the property’s condition while joining the building inspector on-site. During the inspection, the inspector will:
- Highlight issues or defects, including their severity
- Explain recommended remedies
- Advise on maintenance requirements and how to carry them out
- Answer any questions you may have during the inspection
These insights can help you renegotiate the property price if significant defects, weathertightness issues, or risks are identified.
If you cannot attend in person, a walk-through photo album of the defects, along with a follow-up call discussing the findings, will be provided.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
When buying a new house, apartment, or commercial property you are taking a big risk if you buy it without an inspection. A pre-purchase inspection is the thorough analysis of a property to alert you to any major, significant damage and weathertightness issues that will cost you to repair. To reduce the risk of falling for sub-standard pre-sale inspection report or not having the full condition of the property disclosed, it is in your best interest to get a second pair of eyes on the property before you buy it. Pre-purchase inspections will disclose all potential issues, including the weathertightness concerns before you choose to commit, give you the peace of mind that the home you are buying. Property before putting it on the market, while the pre-sale inspection is ordered by the buyer to spot any potential problems that have not been disclosed to them.
Pre-Sale Inspection
Be sure to give yourself every possible advantage when it’s time to sell your home. This includes booking Pre-Sale inspections, also known as Pre-Listing or Seller’s Inspections, and Maintenance or Condition Surveys. This inspection will tell you all about your property’s pros and cons. By getting ahead of buyers and their building inspectors, you can rectify any potential deal-breakers and make it possible to secure a higher sales price.
Pre-Purchase VS Pre-Purchase inspection
Simply, they are orderd by different parties. A pre-sale inspection is ordered by the house or apartment owner/vendor to ascertain the condition of their property before puttingit on the market, while the pre-sale inspection is ordered by the buyer to spot any potential problems that have not been disclosed to them.
Apartment Inspection
We are apartment specialist and offer a variety of services. All assessment includes weathertightness. This package has been tailored specific for apartment or units in a complex. This package is perfect for people who want information on the apartment or unit, but also the general condition of the complex. Information of visible minor and major deficiencies. The focus is on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, STRUCTURE and where possible the roof of the property. Items that may change a reasonable person’s mind on making a purchase.
Bodycorp building inspection
We offer thorough and in-depth body corporate building inspections to ascertain and report on the condition of all of the units, apartments, townhouses or commercial offices within the body corp. To ensure that you are fulfilling your obligations as part of the body corp, including having a long term maintenance plan in place, you will need to know the condition of all the properties that exist within it. A Bodycorp Building Inspection will provide you with an easily understandable but comprehensive report underlining any potential damage, required repairs and maintenance concerns that you and your fellow owners can take stock of, easily present at AGMS, and budget for.
Inspect A Home Building Reports for Clarity & Confidence
Our lead inspector has undertaken thousands of property inspections since the mid-’80s and our team 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. Inspect a Home reports use a simplified color-coded format to clarify issues and assist in future maintenance planning. Contact us today to organize your inspections and reports.
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.
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.
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. Inspect a Home reports use a simplified color-coded format to clarify issues and assist in future maintenance planning. Contact us today to organize your Inspect a Home inspections and reports.
Weathertightness Inspection
Inspect a Home specializes in weathertightness inspections assisting buyers, sellers and homeowners on the weathertightness issues and risk related to a property.
Inspect a Home will identify weathertightness risk and issues around the fenestrations and penetration to the external cladding as well as the roof cladding to determine the source of the weathertightness issues. This includes aeras below ground level and aeras where the outside level is higher than the inside floor level are high weathertightness risk. This is common of split-level properties and build on a slope with a living area below the ground level. Inspect a Home will identify weathertightness issues found inside the property. Leaking, mould and dampness can make a building an unhealthy and unsafe place to live.
Finding out why a building is not performing as it is supposed to requires consideration of more factors than just looking at the building itself.
Using our expertise in building methodology and the understanding of the science of construction, along with specialist equipment such as moisture meters, thermal imagers, drone and water testing equipment.
Inspect a Home can assist, by providing comprehensive independent information and guidance on the property. From flood risk, weathertightness risk to structural risk. Inspect a Home will provide you with the information to assist you make an informed decision.
Complete examination of all areas of the property
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.
Moisture and leak detection inspections
Leaks are confirmed when our moisture meter detects the presence of subsurface moisture. The infrared camera and moisture meter are used in combination to provide a non-intrusive method of detecting moisture ingress into building structures.
Leaky Building Report
If you have a leaky building, you need to know the extent of any potential damage it could cause now and in the future, as well as your options for rectifying it before it becomes a property you can’t easily sell, or live in.
Leaky Homes
LEAKY HOMES AND WEATHER TIGHTNESS
Inspect a Home can identify leaks, defects, causes of mould, and dampness and report back on their findings. Irrespective of the era of the building, weather-tightness risk will form part of the investigation as design, the builder’s interpretation of the design, the conditions of the site, the quality of the build and the effect of the elements. (Sea spray, driving rain, flooding etc)
Our investigation can include no invasive testing, such as water testing, moisture testing and thermal imaging. Timber sampling to determine if the timber has been treated and the bearing capacity of the timber.
If you are worried you may own a “leaky” home or a home with leak issues, or just want to know its ok, we recommend you start with our standard building reports for non-monolithic(plaster) properties to get a good understanding of how your home is performing and what risk it may be subject to. If you are worried you may be looking at buying a “leaky home”, we recommend you order our standard building report for monolithic properties. You could also order our report, where the estimated cost of the defects or repairs is provided, or a special report, reporting on a specific item or issue of concern.
Leaks and drainage issues can’t wait. We prioritise fast response times and use advanced tools like CCTV drain cameras and acoustic leak detection to find the problem quickly. That means less waiting and faster, more accurate solutions for you.
Healthy Homes
From 1st July 2021, landlords must ensure their rental properties comply with the Healthy Homes Standards within 120 days of all new, varied, or renewed tenancy agreements.