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Detailed property inspection reports within 24 hours! For buyers or sellers in Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Queenstown, and a region near you.

With an inspection report at the ready, you will have an informative negotiating tool when trying to purchase or sell your property.

Whatever your specific needs, The New Zealand House Inspection Company can help. We provide comprehensive classic property inspection reports, unauthorised work order reports, council records inspection reports, and insurance rebuild reports related to earthquake damage. It all depends on the age and condition of your investment.

Read on for more information about these, check out our sample reports or contact us now to talk to a NZHIC building inspector near you. NZHIC is a nationwide franchise with a 24-hour turnaround on all inspection reports.

Don't head into property investment with your eyes closed. Make an informed decision regarding your house purchase or sale. Book your pre-purchase inspection in Wellington or Christchurch and receive the report that is right for your requirements. It will save you time and money in the long run. Get in touch!

Eight reasons why you need a property inspection report.

The purpose of the inspection is to identify major current deficiencies that are visually identifiable. Most homes only need the standard pre-purchase report to be carried out on a potential property. This covers the features such as foundations and exteriors. However, sometimes a little more detail and information is needed, and we can help with this.

1. Highlights all minor and major problems.

2. Gives you an indication of the renovations you will need to complete.

3. Is carried out by a professionally trained NZHIC house inspector.

4. Professional, protected and produced within 24 hours of the inspection taking place.

5. Offers solutions to solving potential problems, meaning you do not have to pull out of a sale.

6. Jammed-packed full of information – you wouldn't even need to view the property to make a decision! This safeguards you if you are buying from overseas and can't view the property yourself.

7. It will help guide you in deciding whether the property is safe to purchase and worth the investment you put into it.

8. It can be used as a negotiating tool to ensure you don't pour too much money into a home that will require a lot of expensive work done on it.

Expert Guidance for Informed Decision-Making

Full range of house inspection reports available – Which one do you need for a stress-free purchase or sale?

Time is of the essence when you want to make an offer on a house. Make sure you get the right report the first time!

NZHIC can advise you on which report you need so you get the right information to make a decision fast! NZHIC also provide earthquake inspections, insurance inspections, and insurance rebuild reports.

1. Classic property inspection report for home buyers and sellers.

Your classic house inspection report will document the interior and exterior condition of your future purchase or sale. Types of considerations include.

  • Foundations and structure
  • Roofing, guttering, downpipes etc.
  • Plumbing and electrical work
  • Insulation and ventilation
  • Interior and exterior security plus, any pest control issues

Random moisture testing is done around windows and doors with a moisture meter, so this will be documented. The condition of major problem areas of the house, such as under the floor and the ceiling space, will also be itemised. Not only that, but you'll also get photos demonstrating the problem areas included in your report.

All NZHIC building inspectors can offer you the best advice based on years of experience in the industry, which will help you decide how best to spend your money.

2. Unauthorised work order reports for alterations or additions to an existing home.

NZHIC provides a report for unauthorised work orders. This is an inspection for those homes that appear to have had work carried out on them by the present or past owners.

For example, a deck or a garage may have been added to the premises. This can be investigated for you. The benefit is that you find out whether any permits should have been obtained prior to work being carried out early in the procedure.

Your report will also offer you solutions and advice based on the findings. This report is suitable to submit to the council for permit applications.

3. Council records inspection report for heritage homes

Your council records inspection report will provide you with all the info on your potential new property and highlight any historic problems.

A visit to the council offices is made on your behalf, and the archives are accessed to obtain the details for that particular house. A thorough search is carried out to find the relevant information, checking the building works and then reporting back to you.

This discloses the history of the building and can explain things to you that may otherwise be hidden in jargon, such as initial plans, drainage, etc.

Upon consultation with you and discussion about the property and its status, we will be able to fully advise you on which report you should use to suit your situation, helping you make an informed choice and decision.

Confidence in Every Detail

With your industry-recognised Certificate of Property Inspection, you can feel rest assured going into negotiations.

At the end of your report is a Certificate of Inspection. This shows that the inspection has been carried out under NZ Property Standard Guidelines covering inspection to NZS 4306 standards.

Healthy Homes Reports

The healthy homes standards became law on 1 July 2019 by the NZ Government.


The healthy homes standards introduce specific and minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties.


Between 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2025, all private rentals must comply with the healthy homes standards within certain timeframes from the start of any new, or renewed, tenancy.



We can provide a report that will give you a pass for tenants and also can provide for home owners.


Ready for informed decisions? Secure your detailed property report within 24 hours. Contact our team on 0800 751 751 for expert insights!

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