Bad Building Report? Here's What Now: A Buyer's Guide to Negotiating House Price in NZ
So the building report is in, and it's not the clean bill of health you were hoping for. Maybe there's moisture in the subfloor, a roof that's due for
Pre-sale building inspections in Auckland
A pre-sale building inspection gives you, the vendor, an independent report on your home's condition before you list it, so there are no surprises when buyers do their own due diligence. Ours is the same NZS 4306 inspection a buyer would order, from $600 + GST for a 1 to 2 bedroom home.
Why vendors get one
A buyer's building report is where most price renegotiations start. Knowing what it will say before you list means you can fix the small things first, price the big things in honestly, and answer a buyer's questions with a report in hand instead of discovering a problem halfway through a sale.
What it covers
The same twelve areas as a pre-purchase inspection: roof, weathertightness, moisture, subfloor and foundations, plumbing, electrical, structure, cladding, windows and doors, interior floors and walls, ceilings and insulation, and site drainage and access, reported to NZS 4306 by a Licensed Building Practitioner.
Maintenance and condition reports
Not selling yet? A maintenance and condition report is the same inspection for homeowners who want to know what to fix and in what order. It is a good way to plan the next few years of maintenance before small problems become expensive ones.
Fixed pricing
Pre-Sale Inspection pricing
All prices exclude GST. All reports meet NZS 4306 and include weather tightness assessment and moisture testing.
Standard Property Inspection & Report
A full pre-purchase or pre-sale building inspection covering all accessible areas.
1–2 Bedroom
$600
plus GST
3–4 Bedroom
$650
plus GST
5–6 Bedroom
$750
plus GST
6+ Bed / Architectural
$1,200
plus GST
Report Delivery
Choose your delivery speed
Standard delivery is within 48 hours at no extra charge. Need it sooner? Choose an express option when you book.
48 hr
Included
24 hr
+$99 + GST
12 hr
+$199 + GST
6 hr
+$299 + GST
Common Questions
Pre-Sale Inspection questions
How much does a pre-sale building inspection cost?
The same as a pre-purchase inspection: from $600 + GST for a 1 to 2 bedroom home on the Standard inspection, or from $800 + GST on Premium, which adds a drone roof inspection and thermal imaging.
Will buyers trust a report the vendor paid for?
Many buyers will still order their own, and that is their right. A vendor report still helps: it lets you fix or disclose issues before they become a renegotiation, and it gives buyers early confidence that there are no hidden surprises.
What happens if the report finds problems?
You decide what to do with it. Small items can usually be fixed before listing. Larger ones can be priced in or disclosed, which is far easier to manage at the start of a sale than in the middle of a buyer's due diligence period.
How quickly can I get the report?
Standard delivery is within 48 hours of the inspection, included in the price. Faster delivery at 24, 12 or 6 hours is available for a published surcharge if your listing date is close.
Do you inspect apartments and townhouses?
Yes. We inspect all residential property types, including standalone homes, units, apartments and townhouses, across Auckland and Rodney.
Further reading
Guides for this inspection
Understanding Your Inspection Report: Key Terms Explained
Inspection reports use a lot of technical language. We break down the terms you'll see most often, so you know exactly what your report is telling you
Is a Building Report Really Worth It in NZ? Here's What the Numbers Say
Before you skip the inspection to save a few hundred dollars, here's how one report can pay for itself many times over at the negotiation table. If yo
Ready to book?
Fixed pricing, Licensed Building Practitioners, and we arrange access with the agent for you.