I used this business when I bought my house back in 2017. I have no other reference point as it was the first house I've bought in NZ but I was really happy with their service. Comprehensive report including dozens of photos taken to support what they were reporting.

https://www.inspecthouse.co.nz/

I used HS Building Inspections when we purchased our new build property in November 2020, found their service to be excellent. Great report, very detailed with thorough photos of the areas inspected.

On the flip side, I saw a report from Jims Building Inspections on the house we were selling when purchasing the new one, and it was horribly vague and lacked any real substance, so I would avoid them like the plague.

evilonenz:

 

I used HS Building Inspections when we purchased our new build property in November 2020, found their service to be excellent. Great report, very detailed with thorough photos of the areas inspected.

 

On the flip side, I saw a report from Jims Building Inspections on the house we were selling when purchasing the new one, and it was horribly vague and lacked any real substance, so I would avoid them like the plague.

 

I suspect they tend to orient the report to protect or suit the client. So a buyer's report is likely to be pessimistic and a seller's report optimistic. In fact based on personal experience of both, I am certain of it.

You might like to have a look at https://smashedavo.co.nz/.

Disclaimer: I've done a little bit of work for the guys behind the idea.

Which area ? We used a really good guy but he only covers around Hibiscus Coast.