If you are buying a house it should be dream come true. Consumer recommend that it is a good idea to have a professional inspect a potential home before you sign the papers, although by carrying out your own inspection, you can save time and money early on.
If you’re not sure where to start, Consumer.org.nz has compiled a house inspection checklist with some suggestions for both new and existing houses.
For more information on weathertight homes follow the links.
Weathertight Services - Consumerbuild
Weathertight Homes Resolution Services – Department of Building and Housing
Specialist Advice
Below is a list of local building inspection companies should you require specialist advice. We are not in any way affiliating ourselves with any of these companies or tradespeople, they are listed simply for your convenience.
The Step Up Group 0800 783787, www.stepupgroup.co.nz The Step Up Group have a system that has been accepted by the Department of Building and Housing and the Auckland Council. They offer an ongoing home monitoring system that allows your home to be tested for moisture using a scientific monitoring process.
Economy House Inspection Services Nth Shore, Grant Brett g.brett@xtra.co.nz, ph 0800 200 110, www.presale.co.nz
Buy Sure, Property Inspections Ltd, Trevor Cochrane 0508INSPECT, mob 027 495 8812, trevor@buysure.co.nz, web: www.buysure.co.nz
Bays House Inspections, Rob Barnes, 0800 080713 www.bhis.co.nz
Building Consultants Ltd, 09 413 9940 info@bhis.co.nz, www.bc.org.nz
Allied House Inspections, Kevin O’Connor, 021 510 341, kevin@alliedhouseinspections.co.nz
Drybuild, Infrared Solutions, 0800 211 777, www.drybuild.co.nz
House Inspections Ltd, 09 428 7466, www.houseinspectionsltd.co.nz
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