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Hayden Parker
Building Inspections
Your inspector will work systematically through the building in accordance with NZS 4306:2005 requirements - limiting the risk of missing problems that may cost you money in the future. Items identified as possible problems are detailed with recommendations allowing you to identify possible upcoming costs.
Photos and notes are taken and uploaded to our cloud software - which also follows NZS4306:2005 - and prompts for evidence, notes or common problem areas - as the inspector works to ensure nothing is missed and any items of concern are clearly outlined in the report with photo evidence.
Building Inspections include:
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Report sent 48 hours after the inspection is completed and invoice is paid
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Full report with breakdown on compliance for each standard
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Includes 8 areas of investigation - Roof, roof cavity, cladding, subfloor, building interior, weathertightness, pests and potential hazards and the site.
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Investigation recommendations to ensure compliance with the building code
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Inspection complies with New Zealand 4306:2005 standards
* Terms & Conditions apply
* Pricing may vary for houses with additional bathrooms, bedrooms or stories. All pricing is confirmed after booking form is completed or details are given.
$459.00 incl. GST *
Benefits of booking your house inspection with Safe As Houses
Your report is in accordance with the building inspection standard NZS 4306:2005.
Your inspector is a industry trained as an Accredited Building Surveyor by one of the leading bodies in the industry.
Our reports are accepted by New Zealand banks, insurance companies, lending institutions and lawyers.
48 hour turnaround on report from completion of inspection and payment of invoice.
Safe As Houses carry full insurance including professional indemnity insurance.
The 8 areas your building inspection includes *
Exterior roof
Where reasonable access allows, the roof is inspected with notes on roofing condition, concerns and / or maintenance required on the roof including. corrosion, deterioration, gutter and spouting concerns.
Interior roof cavity
The roof cavity is checked (when reasonable access is provided) for major risks including, structural elements, insulation signs of water, ducting, alterations and workmanship.
External wall cladding
Cladding is inspected on all visible areas noting signs of leaks, maintenance, cladding condition, detailing, joinery, flashings, downpipes, workmanship and functional issues. Photos and notes detail visible concerns for further investigation.
Foundations and subfloor
Subfloor inspection is completed when reasonable access allows including notes as relevant on foundation material, cracking and deterioration, ground conditions, maintenance that may be needed, alterations and state of insulation.
Building interior
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Inspection includes kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, flooring, fixtures, fittings and workmanship.
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A moisture meter may be used where deemed appropriate to provide supportive evidence of water ingress.
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Inspections of the building systems are outside of the scope of our report. The inspector will, however, conduct a cursory visual inspection of:
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the hot water system (including notes about the circuit breaker)
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the plumbing system
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the electrical system (including testing the accessible power points and lights in each room)
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Please note the inspections of the building systems will only be the opinion of the Inspector, who is not a qualified plumber, electrician or gas fitter.
Weathertightness
Weathertightness (commonly referred to as leaky homes) is investigated and supported by information including, moisture meter results, cladding, flashings and junctions, soffit depth, building structure and wind zone.
Plumbing and electrical services checking to damage, signs of leaks.
Pest and potential hazard
Throughout the investigation, your inspector will look for signs of pests, infestations and other potential hazards i.e. bora, termites, mould, mildew. If visually indicated, these are noted and included in the report for further investigation.
Site
The inspector will complete a site inspection to check for issues that may cost money in the future including, fencing, outbuildings,
* For full details inclusions and exclusions, view our terms and conditions.