Building Inspections

Our professional building inspection services include thorough indicative moisture scanning, with reports encompassing the NZ code standards NZS4306 and more.

Inquest Property Inspections provide a wide range of services, helping our clients navigate the condition of a building, through to remediation planning and building consent support for more complex projects.

What’s Inspected

We inspect how we build, from the ground up. Following a methodical approach so nothing is missed.  For a full detailed list of what we inspect for see our sample report.

  • Site and Structure

    Construction features, site placement, site run off management

  • Subfloor

    Subfloor environment, Piles, Foundation, Internal moisture, insulation, ventilation

  • Roof

    Roof coverings, gutters, downpipes, internal roof space, insulation, ventilation and more

  • Exterior

    Weathertightness, Cladding systems, Windows and doors, decks and more

  • Interior

    Floors, walls, ceilings, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry and more

  • Plumbing and Electrical

    Presence of problematic systems including – DUX Quest, old hot water cylinders, and old or dangerous wiring.

Pre-Purchase Inspections

Buy with confidence knowing you understand the investment you’re about to make and how to maintain it.

Pre-Sale Inspections

Eliminate headaches by getting out in front of any due maintenance before you take your asset to market.

Building Consultancy

Help with obtaining Certificates of Acceptance (CoA), Safe & Sanitary reporting, Insurance reports, Independent Building Reviews, Invasive Building checks, Timber Remediation and more.

Weathertightness Inspections

If you are purchasing a property that has monolithic cladding, risky design features or the building was established between 1991-2005 a weathertightness inspection is a crucial part of your diligence, it may even be a requirement from your bank.  If you are a homeowner, understanding the building’s risk factors and maintenance requirements is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of your asset.

Building Checks

Popular with first-home buyers when considering multiple properties. Have the building inspected and discussed with you onsite via our verbal consultancy services – an informative and affordable option before committing to a full report process.

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Cost to Rectify Inclusion (CRI Report)

A  cost to rectify assessment provides an independent, experience-based pre-estimate of the likely cost to rectify significant defects identified in a building inspection

CRI can be requested:

  • As an add-on to an Inquest pre-purchase inspection, or

  • Based on an existing, purchaser-supplied building report that meets an acceptable standard

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