Licensed Building Practitioner – Carpentry
LBP Builder background with practical construction knowledge.
LBP Builder | BOINZ Accredited Building Surveyor | Auckland Local
About Young – Auckland Building Inspector
LBP Builder and BOINZ Accredited Building Surveyor helping Auckland buyers understand the visible condition of a property through clear, practical pre-purchase building inspections.
LBP Builder
BOINZ Accredited Building Surveyor
NZCB Member
10+ Years Building Experience
Who I Am
I’m Young, the building inspector behind Cozy Building Compliance.
I provide pre-purchase and pre-sale building inspections across Auckland, helping buyers, sellers and property professionals understand the visible condition of a property before they make a decision.
My background is in building and carpentry. I am a Licensed Building Practitioner – Carpentry and have more than 10 years of practical building experience across residential and commercial projects. This trade background helps me look at homes with a builder’s eye, not just from a checklist perspective.
Builder Background
Practical building experience
Before working in building inspections, I spent many years on the tools as a carpenter and builder. That experience helps me understand how homes are put together, where common issues can develop, and what visible signs may require further attention.
During a building inspection, my goal is to give clients clear, practical information. I do not aim to alarm buyers or make decisions for them. Instead, I explain what has been observed, why it may matter, and when further investigation by a specialist may be appropriate.
Credentials
Credentials and professional background
These qualifications and hands-on experience help me provide practical, clear building inspection reports while staying within the correct inspection scope.
BOINZ Accredited
BOINZ Accredited Building Surveyor – Residential Property Inspection.
NZCB Member
Member of New Zealand Certified Builders, supporting a professional building background.
Auckland Local
Residential building inspection service across Auckland suburbs.
Inspection Approach
How the inspection works
A standard pre-purchase building inspection is visual and non-invasive and is carried out within the scope of NZS 4306:2005.
This means the inspection focuses on visible and accessible areas of the property at the time of inspection. It does not include destructive testing, moving furniture, opening up walls, specialist engineering advice, council consent confirmation, legal advice, meth testing, asbestos testing or pest inspections unless these are separately arranged with the appropriate specialist.
The purpose of the inspection is to help you understand the visible condition of the property and identify areas that may require maintenance, repair, monitoring or further specialist assessment.
Why It Matters
What makes Cozy Building Compliance different
Cozy Building Compliance combines practical building knowledge with clear inspection reporting.
Builder’s eye
Practical trade experience helps identify visible concerns and explain why they may matter.
Clear reporting
Photo-based reports help clients understand what was observed, access limitations and recommended next steps.
Buyer-friendly communication
The aim is to provide useful information without alarmist language or unnecessary pressure.
Who We Help
Helping Auckland buyers and property professionals
- First-home buyers who want a clearer understanding of a property before making a decision
- Home buyers arranging a pre-purchase building inspection
- Sellers preparing a property before listing
- Real estate agents needing reliable inspection support for clients
- Mortgage brokers and property professionals who want to refer clients to an inspection service
- Auckland property owners needing practical building-related advice within inspection scope
Service Area
Auckland building inspection service
Cozy Building Compliance is based in Auckland and provides residential building inspection services across Auckland, including East Auckland, Central Auckland, North Shore, West Auckland and South Auckland.
If you are buying a property in Auckland, you can send through the property address or listing link and we can confirm availability and provide a quote.
Helpful Links
Useful resources before you book
Service Page
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
Understand the inspection process, scope and what buyers can expect.
Report ExampleSample Report
Review the style and format of a building inspection report before booking.
Free ResourceFirst-Home Buyer Checklist
Download a practical checklist for Auckland first-home buyers.
Education HubBuilding Knowledge
Read practical building inspection articles and buyer education resources.
FAQ
Common questions
Are you a qualified building inspector in Auckland?
Yes. Young is an Auckland-based building inspector, Licensed Building Practitioner – Carpentry and BOINZ Accredited Building Surveyor for residential property inspection.
Do you have building experience?
Yes. Young has more than 10 years of practical building and carpentry experience, which helps provide a practical builder’s perspective during inspections.
What type of inspections do you provide?
Cozy Building Compliance provides residential pre-purchase and pre-sale building inspections across Auckland.
Is the inspection visual and non-invasive?
Yes. A standard building inspection is visual and non-invasive and is carried out within the scope of NZS 4306:2005.
Can I see a sample report before booking?
Yes. You can view a sample report to understand the style and format of the inspection report before booking.
Next Step
Ready to get a quote?
Send through the property address or listing link, number of bedrooms and your preferred inspection timeframe. I can confirm availability, provide a quote and explain the next step.
Important scope note
A standard pre-purchase building inspection is visual and non-invasive and is carried out within the scope of NZS 4306:2005. It focuses on visible and accessible areas at the time of inspection. It does not involve opening walls, lifting floor coverings, carrying out destructive testing or confirming the condition of concealed framing. Where visible signs indicate possible risk, further investigation by a suitable specialist or qualified trade may be recommended.