Free First-Home Buyer Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
A practical guide to help Auckland buyers understand common areas to look out for before making an offer, booking an inspection, or going unconditional.
Buying your first home in Auckland? This free checklist helps you understand common areas to look out for before making an offer, booking an inspection, or going unconditional.
This checklist is a simple guide only and does not replace a professional pre-purchase building inspection.
LBP Builder | BOINZ Accredited Building Surveyor | Auckland Building Inspections
What This Checklist Helps You Understand
This checklist helps first-home buyers get a clearer idea of common visible areas to consider when viewing a property.
It may help you ask better questions at an open home and understand when a professional building inspection may be needed.
Roof exterior
Visible roof-related details and drainage areas where observable.
Exterior cladding, windows and drainage
Cladding, windows, doors, decks and external drainage areas.
Interior rooms
Ceilings, walls, floors and visible moisture-related indicators.
Wet areas
Bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and other moisture-risk areas.
Accessible spaces
Subfloor or roof space access where safe and available.
Next-step items
General maintenance, safety and further investigation items.
Why Request This Checklist from Cozy Building Compliance?
Cozy Building Compliance provides Auckland building inspections with a practical builder’s eye. Our inspection service is visual and non-invasive, helping you better understand visible property conditions before you make an offer, go unconditional, or continue with the purchase.
LBP Builder
Practical construction experience behind the inspection approach.
BOINZ Accredited Building Surveyor
Residential property inspection accreditation and professional reporting approach.
Auckland-based service
Local building inspection support for Auckland buyers and property owners.
Visual, non-invasive inspections
Clear scope and limitations explained in plain language.
Sample report available
See the reporting style before booking an inspection.
Builder’s eye
Practical comments about visible condition, maintenance and further checks.
Want to See a Sample Report?
If you already have a property in mind, send through the address or listing link and we can confirm inspection availability and pricing. You can also view a sample report to see how findings are presented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this checklist a replacement for a building inspection?
No. This checklist is for general education only. It does not replace a professional pre-purchase building inspection.
Who is this checklist for?
It is designed for Auckland first-home buyers who want to better understand common visible areas to consider before making an offer.
Can I use this checklist at an open home?
Yes, it can help you ask better questions and understand general areas of interest. However, it should not be used as a final assessment of the property condition.
Can I request a sample report?
Yes. You can ask for a sample report to understand the report format and level of detail before booking.
Do you provide building inspections across Auckland?
Yes. Cozy Building Compliance provides building inspection services across Auckland, including East Auckland, Central Auckland, North Shore, West Auckland, and South Auckland by arrangement.
Request the checklist before your next open home
Request the free checklist first. If you are already looking at a property, send through the address or listing link and we can confirm inspection availability and pricing.