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From $200 plus GST

Swimming pools are a fun place for young people and staying safe is very important.  

• Mandatory Inspection 

Under the Building Act 2004, all residential pools (including indoor pools) and small heated pools with a maximum depth of 400mm or more, require a compliant barrier and a mandatory inspection every three years.

• 48 Hours Turnaround

Our standard turnaround time for Swimming Pool Safety Inspection reports is within 48 Hours of the inspection. 

• Insurance – Clients’ Protection

All works come with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance to provide our clients with additional protection.

From $100 plus GST

Insulation keeps the house warm.  There are regulations and standards to new-built and rental properties that set the minimum requirement.  

• Keep Your Property Warm

It is important to note that insulation should be installed in accordance with NZS:4246.  Sometimes, a tradesman needs to temporarily removed insulation to perform work, including but not limited to ducting for extractor fan, electrical wiring etc. However, the insulation was reinstated incorrectly.  Such work affects thermal performance and can cause issues during the coldest season of the year.

• Same Day Turnaround

Our standard turnaround time for Insulation Assessment reports is the same day of the inspection. 

• Insurance – Clients’ Protection

All works come with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance to provide our clients with additional protection.

From $80 plus GST

Under the Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016, landlords are obligated to ensure smoke alarms are in working order at the beginning of every new tenancy.  All smoke alarms must be replaced when they expire or fail to work.

• BOINZ Accredited Inspection

Quality House Inspections has built a proven inspection methodology over time and our inspectors are trained by a BOINZ (Building Officials Institute of New Zealand) Licensed & Accredited Building Surveyor. Our reports provide independent results for landlords and property managers.

• On-site Installation

We install / replace smoke alarms on site if required to ensure compliance and save your valuable time. We use one of the smallest wireless photoelectric smoke alarms, fancy and pretty.

• Re-assessment Reminder on Annual Basis

Quality House Inspections provides a monitoring plan for annual checkout.  Follow-up reminders will be sent to clients to check the condition of their smoke alarms.

• Same Day Turnaround

Our standard turnaround time for Smoke Alarm Assessment reports is the same day of the inspection. 

• Insurance – Clients’ Protection

All works come with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance to provide our clients with additional protection.

From $200 plus GST

Asbestos Testing can be added to any building inspection service we offer. We collect samples with safety procedures from suspected asbestos areas and then conduct laboratory tests to determine the presence of asbestos.

• Peace of Mind

Inhaling asbestos can cause several dangerous lung diseases and cancers. Symptoms of asbestos-related disease include difficulty breathing and chest pain. Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral.  In New Zealand, the use of Asbestos in construction was very common due to its flame retardant properties.  Asbestos is most likely to be found in buildings constructed before the mid-1980s. Materials include bricks, coatings, pipes, concrete, fireproof wallboards, flooring, roofing etc. If you suspect your building contains asbestos, you should get it tested as soon as possible.

• 48 Hours Turnaround

Our standard turnaround time for Asbestos Testing reports is within 48 Hours of the inspection. Samples are sent to the laboratory for testing on the same day of assessment.

• Insurance – Clients’ Protection

All works come with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance to provide our clients with additional protection.

From $200 plus GST

The presence of methamphetamine is a harmful drug with long-term effects on human health.  It is recommended that all properties be tested prior to purchase and each rental agreement.  

• Peace of Mind

It is common for properties to be reported contaminated with meth-related products or smoking. In order to protect the health of the residents, it is also evidence for conviction. If you are unsure of any past methamphetamine activity by the seller or the tenants, you should get a Methamphetamine Testing right away to keep the occupants at your property healthy and safe. Do not let this issue make your property difficult to sell.

• 5 Days Turnaround

Our standard turnaround time for Methamphetamine Testing reports is 5 days of the inspection. Samples are sent to the laboratory for testing on the same day of assessment.

• Insurance – Clients’ Protection

All works come with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance to provide our clients with additional protection.

From $200 plus GST

Our Healthy Homes Assessment report is developed for landlords and property managers who want to understand the condition of their property in relation to the new Healthy Homes Standards.

• Healthy Homes Standards

The Healthy Homes Standards specify minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping for rental properties. From 1 July 2021, the government enforced the Healthy Homes Standards for rental properties. This is important for both property managers and owners, and any ignorance of the regulations can result in penalties or pay-out to tenants.

• Comprehensive Detailed Report

A comprehensive detailed report on the current status will be provided, clearly highlighted with photos, comments and recommendations.  If there are any inaccessible areas, they will be clearly noted by reasoning. Our reports comply with Healthy Homes Standards.

• Provide Solutions for Compliance

We provide our clients with a One-Stop Service that includes solutions and quotations to meet minimum requirements.  We offer free quotations for non-obligatory remediation works, and our quotations are competitive in the market. 

• Compliance Statement

This report is ideal for rental property owners who want to determine if their rental property complies with the current regulations for Healthy Homes. Compliance Statement is required for all tenancy agreements since December 2020, and we will complete the current level of compliance statement for our clients.  This will save about 30 to 45 minutes.  

• 48 Hours Turnaround

Our standard turnaround time for Healthy Homes Assessment reports is within 48 Hours of the inspection. 

• Insurance – Clients’ Protection

All works come with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance to provide our clients with additional protection.

From $500 plus GST

Does your property have any non-consent work or have any concerns on the building works which are potentially dangerous? The Third Party Safe and Sanitary report will assess and verify the condition of non-consent building work to ensure that the building work is safe and suitable for its use. 

• Building Work before 1 July 1992

A Third Party Safe and Sanitary report is an independent report that verifies the condition of a building or building works carried out before 1 July 1992. The works may have been done with or without a building permit. Before this date, there was no building consent process as we know it today. Once the report is complete, the report can be submitted to Council as a public record and added to the property file. 

• Building Work after 1 July 1992

The building works were carried out after 1 July 1992 and your bank or insurance company wants to make sure that the building is safe and suitable for its use. This report can help identify compliance at the time of construction and any issues that need to be addressed to bring it into compliance with current New Zealand building standards. In this case, the report will not be submitted to Council.

• Independent Qualified Inspection

The inspection is carried out by a BOINZ (Building Officials Institute of New Zealand) Licensed & Accredited Building Surveyor with over 15 years of experience, providing an honest and a truthful independent report as a trusted third party.  

• Comprehensive Detailed Report

A comprehensive detailed report on the current status will be provided, clearly highlighted with photos, comments and recommendations.  If there are any inaccessible areas, they will be clearly noted by reasoning. 

• 48 Hours Turnaround

Our standard turnaround time for a Third Party Safe and Sanitary report is within 48 Hours of the inspection. 

• Insurance – Clients’ Protection

All works come with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance to provide our clients with additional protection.

From $260 plus GST

If you find yourself short on time, due to but not limited to auction, mortgage, etc., we can organise an on-site meeting or discuss the details over the phone.  

• Instant Results

Quality House Inspections will walk you through the property and advise you on any necessary repairs directly on site.  Verbal reports are based on site conditions and the honest opinion of our experienced inspectors. A verbal inspection report does not include any paperwork and it is a convenient and cost-effective solution. 

• Estimated Costs for Remedial Works

The inspector will also be able to give you a rough quote on how much it might cost you to repair and maintain the property.

• BOINZ Accredited Inspection

Quality House Inspections has built a proven inspection methodology over time, which is carried out by a BOINZ (Building Officials Institute of New Zealand) Licensed & Accredited Building Surveyor.

From $500 plus GST

Customize a full maintenance report for your property.

• Maintenance Plan

The Maintenance Building Inspection report creates a maintenance plan for all upcoming maintenance issues with your building to avoid situations where minor maintenance becomes a major work.  Each maintenance plan is unique to your property, so before spending money on a big upgrade, you want to make sure there are no other things to look out for that could save you money in the short-term and long-term.

• Estimated Costs for Maintenance

We provide a short-term and long-term list of required works and maintenance estimates for your reference.

• BOINZ Accredited Inspection

Quality House Inspections has built a proven inspection methodology over time encompassing the NZS 4306:2005, which is carried out by a BOINZ (Building Officials Institute of New Zealand) Licensed & Accredited Building Surveyor.

• Comprehensive Detailed Report

A comprehensive detailed report on the current status will be provided, clearly highlighted with photos, comments and recommendations.  If there are any inaccessible areas, they will be clearly noted by reasoning. Our reports comply with NZS 4306:2005.

• 48 Hours Turnaround

Our standard turnaround time for Maintenance Building Inspection reports is within 48 Hours of the inspection. 

• Insurance – Clients’ Protection

All works come with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance to provide our clients with additional protection.

Interior Building Inspection

From $400 plus GST

Interior Building Inspection only involves the interior of the dwelling. This inspection is carried out when you purchase an apartment or unit with a body corporate looking after the exterior.

• BOINZ Accredited Inspection

Quality House Inspections has built a proven inspection methodology over time encompassing the NZS 4306:2005, which is carried out by a BOINZ (Building Officials Institute of New Zealand) Licensed & Accredited Building Surveyor. Quality House Inspections is also well recognised and accepted by all banks in New Zealand.

• Comprehensive Detailed Report

A comprehensive detailed report on the current status will be provided, clearly highlighted with photos, comments and recommendations.  If there are any inaccessible areas, they will be clearly noted by reasoning. Our reports comply with NZS 4306:2005.

• Same Day Turnaround

Our standard turnaround time for Interior Building Inspection reports is the same day of the inspection. 

• Insurance – Clients’ Protection

All works come with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance to provide our clients with additional protection.

From $500 plus GST

Building a new home or buying an off-plan property can be a stressful time. Pre-Delivery Building Inspections take place at the end of your build until settlement, giving you the peace of mind that you will get the high-end quality building and compliance with the building standards.

• Construction Monitoring and Inspection

Building a property involves different trade people at different stages of the construction phase. Although this report may seem unnecessary as the construction is monitored by Councils Building Inspection process and issuing CCC (Code of Compliance Certification), however often defects requiring discussion and rectification are found.  Therefore before you move in and pay the final bill to the construction company / developer, we recommend that you undertake a Pre-Delivery Inspection to ensure the construction work is completed to an acceptable standard, so that any issues that arise can be resolved quickly and hassle free.

• BOINZ Accredited Inspection

Quality House Inspections has built a proven inspection methodology over time encompassing the NZS 4306:2005, which is carried out by a BOINZ (Building Officials Institute of New Zealand) Licensed & Accredited Building Surveyor. Quality House Inspections is also well recognised and accepted by all banks in New Zealand.

• Comprehensive Detailed Report

A comprehensive detailed report on the current status will be provided, clearly highlighted with photos, comments and recommendations.  If there are any inaccessible areas, they will be clearly noted by reasoning. Our reports comply with NZS 4306:2005.

• Same Day Turnaround

Our standard turnaround time for Pre-Delivery Building Inspection reports is the same day of the inspection. 

• Insurance – Clients’ Protection

All works come with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance to provide our clients with additional protection.