City Building Reports

Auckland Building Reports

Independent building inspections and clear written reports for Auckland property buyers and sellers.

24 Hour Report
Turnaround

Drone Roof
Inspection

Thermal Image
Scanning

Moisture Meter
Testing

Moisture testing, thermal imaging and drone roof inspection included at no additional charge

Full Written Pre-Purchase Building Report

From $400 + GST, see pricing page

Pre-purchase building report for an Auckland character home

Pre-Sale Building Report

A pre-sale building report follows the same inspection process as a pre-purchase report, but is arranged by the seller before the property is marketed. It gives vendors a clear understanding of the property’s observed condition and helps identify matters that could affect the sale, lead to price negotiation, or cause costly delays.

Arranging this inspection early allows time to consider the findings and, where appropriate, address identified concerns before the property goes to market.

Where a full written report is not required, a verbal report may provide a more cost-effective alternative.

See Pricing

Pre-Purchase Building Report

A pre-purchase building report provides a clear, independent assessment of a property’s observed condition before you commit to a purchase.

Full written reports are prepared to NZS 4306 and include moisture meter testing, thermal imaging and drone roof inspection at no additional charge, helping buyers understand significant defects, moisture concerns, maintenance items, and other matters that may affect their decision.

In Auckland’s fast-moving property market, purchase conditions and contractual timeframes can be tight. City Building Reports can often respond quickly, with full written reports generally completed within 24 hours of the site inspection..

A formal written building report may also be required by mortgage lenders or insurers as part of their approval process.

What the Building Report Covers:

Roof cladding
Roof space and structure
Insulation
External wall cladding
Exterior joinery
Weathertightness
Moisture and signs of leaks
Foundations and subfloor
Borer and pest Signs
Flooring

Interior joinery
Spouting and downpipes
Plumbing and drainage (visual)
Decks, fences,
retaining walls and steps
Driveways and paths
General maintenance items

This list reflects a non-invasive inspection of accessible areas and is not exhaustive.

See Pricing

Probably the best value building report in Auckland

Verbal Building Report

Building inspector discussing verbal report findings with a client

From $175 + GST, see pricing page

See Pricing

When a formal written building report is not required for lending, insurance, or other purposes, a verbal building report can provide a practical and cost-effective report option.

A verbal report can be used for selected concerns, such as cladding, roofing, moisture risk, or other areas of interest, or it may cover a broader building inspection where a written report is not required.

This option is commonly selected for pre-sale reports, helping homeowners identify potential issues early and reduce the likelihood of delays or negotiation once a property is marketed.

The inspection is carried out on site, with findings discussed verbally rather than formally documented. We provide clear explanations of the observations and are happy to answer questions.

Clients are welcome to attend the inspection, or ideally join towards the end to receive a clear and practical rundown of the findings.

New House Inspection
and Building Report:

Building new or buying off plan can be a demanding process, often involving tight timeframes and budget pressures.

Before final payment or settlement, a handover report provides an opportunity to identify any outstanding items so they can be addressed with the builder or developer.

A handover Building Report, carried out as the build nears completion, helps confirm that the completed work generally aligns with plans, specifications, and reasonable expectations at handover.