Cozy Property Inspections

Building Inspections Auckland

Pre-purchase & pre-sale house inspections, Healthy Homes Standards assessments, and clear, photo-based reports to support due diligence discussions.

Run by a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) and BOINZ Accredited Building Surveyor with hands-on construction experience. We serve the wider Auckland region and provide reports suitable for use with your lawyer, broker, or bank as part of due diligence.

Why Choose Cozy?

  • Clear photo-based building inspection reports by an LBP builder
  • Healthy Homes Standards assessments for rentals
  • Fast turnaround (Reports usually within 24–48 hours)
  • Practical, plain-English reporting – not just a list of defects
  • Suitable as a third party builder's report for many lenders*

*Please check with your lawyer or bank for any specific wording or additional requirements they may have.

Inspection Services

Inspections tailored to buyers, sellers, landlords, and Property Managers across Auckland, North Shore, West Auckland & South Auckland.

Pre-purchase Inspections

A visual condition inspection to help buyers understand visible property condition, access limitations and practical next steps as part of due diligence.

  • Exterior cladding and visible weathertightness-risk indicators
  • Roof, subfloor & roof space (where accessible)
  • Non-invasive moisture readings in risk areas
  • Visible safety-related and deferred maintenance concerns noted where observed

Pre-sale Inspections

Provide documented building-condition information before listing so visible issues can be discussed with your agent or advisers.

  • Identify issues before listing the property
  • Helps support repair or disclosure discussions
  • Fix issues early to speed up the sale process

Healthy Homes Assessments

Healthy Homes assessment checks with practical reporting and remedial guidance for landlords and property managers.

  • Heating & insulation calculations
  • Ventilation & extraction checks
  • Moisture ingress & drainage observations
  • Draft stopping assessment

Follow-up inspection support by arrangement

Follow-up inspection support may be available by arrangement where a specific visible issue needs to be reviewed after the initial inspection or after remedial work has been completed.

  • Follow-up review of specific visible items where access is available
  • Moisture-related concerns noted as visible observations within inspection scope
  • Recommendations for further investigation by a suitable specialist where required

Practical maintenance support

Practical maintenance support may be available where suitable, especially for minor repair-list items identified after an inspection or Healthy Homes assessment.

  • Minor maintenance review where suitable
  • Repair-list support after inspection findings
  • Referral to an appropriate licensed trade for specialist work

Inspection scope note

Our building inspections are visual and non-invasive, covering visible and accessible areas at the time of inspection. They do not confirm concealed conditions, provide certification or guarantee the condition of the property. Further specialist investigation may be recommended where appropriate.

Inspection Pricing (Guide)

Prices below are a guide for typical residential properties in Auckland. Final fees may vary depending on property size, age, access, and complexity. All prices are + GST.

Pre-purchase & Pre-sale Building Inspections

Apartment / Unit

from $450 + GST

  • Up to 2 bedrooms, approx. ≤ 80–90 m²
  • Full visual inspection & written report
  • Moisture readings in risk areas
  • Verbal summary on site or by phone

Standard House

from $550 + GST

  • Up to 3 bedrooms, single-level home
  • Interior, exterior, roof & subfloor
  • Clear written report with photos
  • Ideal for typical family homes

Large / Complex House

from $650 + GST

  • 4+ bedrooms, multi-level, or complex
  • Extra time for older / high-risk homes
  • Includes attached garage
  • Quote confirmed before booking

Re-inspection

from $210 + GST

  • Follow-up after repairs
  • Checks specific items only
  • Short written update or email summary
  • Same property within 12 months

Verbal-only quick check

from $300 + GST

Ideal for early due diligence (e.g. auctions) on small units or simple homes. On-site walk-through with verbal feedback and a short follow-up email. (No full written report).

Healthy Homes Assessment Pricing

Healthy Homes – Standard

$240 + GST

  • Up to 3-bedroom rental property
  • Healthy Homes assessment checks
  • Detailed Healthy Homes assessment report
  • Healthy Homes assessment report / supporting documentation provided

Healthy Homes – Large Rental

$280 + GST

  • 4+ bedrooms or complex layout
  • Additional rooms & extended site checks
  • Suitable for larger family homes
  • Includes remedial advice

Healthy Homes Re-assessment

$180 + GST

  • Same property within 12 months
  • Re-inspection after remedial work
  • Updated assessment summary

Investor Bundle (Example)

from $750 + GST

  • Standard 3-bedroom house
  • Pre-purchase inspection + Healthy Homes
  • Same property, same visit (save time/$$)
  • Great for new investment purchases

• All prices are a guide only and may change depending on location (e.g. rural Auckland), access, and complexity.

• Travel charges may apply for properties outside the core Auckland service area.

• Full Terms & Conditions apply to every booking – please review them before confirming.

Areas We Service

Cozy Building Compliance provides building inspections and Healthy Homes assessments across the wider Auckland region, including:

How Our Inspection Process Works

A straightforward, transparent process from booking to report delivery.

1

Enquiry & Quote

Contact us with the property address. We confirm scope, price, and timing (often available within 24–48 hours).

2

Onsite Inspection

A visual, non-invasive inspection of accessible building elements, moisture-risk areas and visible maintenance concerns, subject to safe and reasonable access.

3

Written Report

You receive a clear, photo-based builder's report via email, usually within 24 hours of the site visit.

4

Follow-up & Next Steps

We can walk you through key findings and, where suitable, discuss practical maintenance support or recommend an appropriate trade for further work.

Reports suitable to share as part of due diligence

Our reports are written in a professional, structured format suitable to share with your lawyer, broker or lender as part of due diligence, subject to their specific requirements.

We are Fully Insured (Professional Indemnity & Public Liability). If your lender requires specific wording or additional information, please let us know when you book.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I get my building report?

In most cases, your written builder's report is emailed within 24 hours of the onsite inspection. For more complex properties, this may extend to 48 hours – we will confirm timeframes at booking.

Are your reports accepted by banks as a third party builder's report?

Our reports are prepared by or under a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) and BOINZ Accredited Building Surveyor, and are suitable for most standard due diligence and finance conditions. However, each lender has their own policies, so you should always confirm any specific requirements with your lawyer or bank before relying on the report.

Do you check for moisture or leaks?

Yes. As part of our pre-purchase inspections we carry out non-invasive moisture readings in key risk areas (for example, around bathrooms and external doors) and look for visible signs that may indicate moisture risk or past water damage. Invasive testing is outside the standard inspection scope. Where visible risk indicators are observed, the report may recommend further assessment by a suitable specialist.

Which areas of Auckland do you service?

We cover most of the wider Auckland region, including Central & East Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland, and the North Shore. If you are unsure whether your property is included, contact us with the address and we can confirm.

For landlords & property managers

Healthy Homes and inspection follow-up support

For rental properties and portfolios, we can assist with Healthy Homes assessments, re-checks after remedial work, inspection-related repair lists, and practical maintenance follow-up for landlords and property managers by arrangement.

Ready to book an inspection?

Send us the property address and the type of inspection you need. We'll reply quickly with availability and pricing.

Related building defect guides for buyers

Before booking or reviewing a report, you can read our Building Defect Library for practical explanations of common issues such as cladding clearance, moisture around windows, blocked gutters and subfloor moisture.

Read the Cladding Clearance Guide →
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