Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Specialists in Wellington – InQuest

Our Pre purchase building inspections provide a comprehensive assessment of the buildings condition.
Providing the insight you need to avoid costly surprises and protect your investment.

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Need a pre-purchase building inspection in Wellington?

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. Before you commit, it’s essential to have the property thoroughly checked. Our Wellington building inspectors provide independent pre-purchase building reports and home inspections so you have the full picture before you sign.

Qualified and Experienced Inspectors

Our expert team includes Registered Building Inspectors (NZIBI), Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP), and Certified Building Surveyors (NZIBS). With years of hands-on construction experience and advanced knowledge of NZ building systems, compliance, and durability standards, we know how to identify issues before they turn into costly problems.

Clear, Recognised Reporting Standards

Each builders report is detailed, image-rich, and aligned with NZS 4306:2005 inspection standards. These reports are widely recognised by banks, insurers, and lawyers, giving you confidence your inspection will be accepted when it matters most.

More Than Just a Report

If our inspection highlights concerns, we don’t leave you without direction. We can assist with next steps such as providing cost estimates, reviewing council files, or arranging specialist testing. This way, you receive practical solutions and advice, not just a list of problems.

InQuest completing a pre-purchase inspection of property

What is covered in a Pre Purchase Building Inspection?

Our methodical approach ensures our reports are not only clear and detailed but also aligned with NZS 4306:2005 inspection standards. We know how homes are built, how they age, and how local weather impacts them. Because leaks and damage rarely show up in obvious places, our trained eye focuses on the hidden junctions, joins, and details where problems often start . See our sample report.

  • Site and Structure

    Construction features, site placement, site run off management

  • Subfloor

    Subfloor environment, Piles, Foundation, insulation, ventilation and ground vapour barriers

  • Roof

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

  • Exterior

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

  • Interior

    Floors, walls, ceilings, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry and moisture scanning

  • Plumbing and Electrical

    Type and presence of identified – and on the lookout for problematic systems including: DUX Quest, old hot water cylinders, and old or dangerous wiring.

24-48 Hour Turnaround on Pre-Purchase Building Inspections

We know property negotiations move fast, and sometimes you can’t afford to wait. That’s why our comprehensive building reports are generally delivered within 24-48 hours of your inspection.

Your inspector is also available the same day to talk you through the findings, so you can make confident, timely decisions.

Need a same day report?  Check in with the office team – if we can fit it in, we will.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A pre-purchase inspection is an independent visual, non-invasive assessment of a building’s condition. It helps identify major defects, maintenance issues, or compliance concerns so you can make an informed decision, negotiate with confidence, or plan repairs.

We sure do, and our inspection processes not only encompass the NZS 4306:2005, they exceed it to do the best job for you.

Inspections generally take 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the size, age, and accessibility of the building. A full report is typically delivered within 24–48 hours after the site visit.

Yes. Many buyers use the findings to support price negotiations, repair or requests.. However, we recommend you seek legal advice when relying on reports for contractual claims. You can read more about that on our blog.

Absolutely, in fact, we recommend it. Many clients find it helpful to be on site at the end of the inspection for a walkthrough or summary. This allows you to ask questions in realtime before receiving the full written report.  You will need to advise on booking so we can coordinate timings.

It depends on the nature of the defect. Minor maintenance or non-structural repairs may not require consent, but issues involving weathertightness, structure, or code non-compliance often do. We’ll flag any areas that may require further investigation and can carry out a building file review on request.

Yes. We inspect standalone homes, multi-unit dwellings, apartments, and attached townhouses. For units with shared walls or body corporates there may be special considerations or limitations to what we can inspect. Give us a call to talk through.

We have full coverage of professional indemnity insurance.  Fun fact – it is a requirement to have PI insurance if you are certifying your reports under the NZ Inspection Standard.

Every home is different, and inspection needs can vary depending on the property and the level of detail you’re after. As a guide, our reports start from $495 + gst

Give us a call or send us a message with the property details. We’ll tailor a price based on your requirements

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Inquest Property Inspections provides Certified Property Inspection services to the Wellington Region.

Our services include Pre-Purchase and Pre-sale Inspections, Weathertightness Inspections, Maintenance Reports, and Building Consultancy.

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