SMALL 1–2 BEDROOM PROPERTY
From $520
incl. GST
Typically suitable for a compact apartment, unit or townhouse with standard access and no significant additional structures.
What the Report Can Help You Understand
Our pre-purchase inspection generally includes the accessible and visible areas of the property.
Exterior
- Cladding
- Joinery
- Visible flashings
- Roof edges where safely accessible
- Gutters and downpipes
- Decks, stairs, handrails and balustrades
- Driveways, paths, retaining walls and surface drainage areas
Interior
- Walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows
- Kitchen, bathroom, laundry and wet areas
- Moisture readings in selected risk areas
- Visible signs of staining, cracking, movement or deterioration
Roof Space
Where safe and accessible, the roof space may be visually inspected for insulation, framing, moisture staining, roof leaks, ventilation issues, and visible defects.
Subfloor
Where safe and accessible, the subfloor may be visually inspected for piles, bearers, joists, moisture, ventilation, ground conditions, and visible timber deterioration.
Report
You receive a written inspection report with photos, clear comments, limitations, observations, and practical recommendations. You can also view our broader Building Inspection Services page for pricing and other inspection options.
Do you inspect the roof space and subfloor?
Yes, where those areas are safe, accessible, and reasonable to inspect at the time of inspection. Access may be limited by height, insulation, stored items, low clearance, unsafe conditions, locked areas, or other restrictions.
What happens if access is restricted?
Restricted areas will be noted as limitations in the report. If the restricted area is important or risk indicators are observed nearby, the report may recommend further access, re-inspection, or assessment by a suitable specialist.
Inspection Limitations
A pre-purchase building inspection is not a destructive or invasive investigation. We do not remove wall linings, lift carpets, dismantle building components, cut openings, or move heavy stored items.
This is why the report may recommend further assessment by a suitable specialist where risk indicators are observed.
What Our Inspection Covers
Our inspections are visual and non-invasive. The information below explains what is included in a pre-purchase building inspection and the limitations of this type of inspection.
A pre-purchase building inspection is a visual, non-invasive inspection of the visible and accessible areas of a property at the time of inspection.
The inspection may identify observed defects, maintenance concerns, visible building-risk indicators and accessible moisture-related observations where relevant. It does not involve destructive testing, removal of linings, lifting floor coverings, opening walls or ceilings, or confirmation of concealed conditions.
The inspection is not a valuation, legal opinion, financial advice, engineering assessment, electrical certification, plumbing certification, weathertightness certification, Building Code compliance assessment or guarantee of the property’s current or future condition.
Where concerns are identified, further assessment by a suitably qualified contractor or specialist may be recommended. Findings should be considered alongside legal, financial, valuation, engineering and other professional advice where required.
The inspection does not usually include
- Hidden framing inside walls
- Concealed plumbing or wiring
- Areas blocked by furniture, storage, insulation, height, locked rooms, or unsafe access
- Specialist engineering assessment
- Drain CCTV inspection
- Electrical compliance testing
- Plumbing pressure testing
- Asbestos testing
- Methamphetamine testing
- Full weathertightness investigation is outside a standard pre-purchase building inspection and may require a suitable specialist.
Moisture Readings and Weathertightness Scope
Auckland properties vary widely in age, construction type, maintenance history, and exposure conditions.
Reduced cladding clearance to paving or ground
Deteriorated exterior paint or timber
Rust or corrosion to metal roofing
Poor fall or ponding around paths and driveways
Blocked or poorly connected gutters and downpipes
Cracked sealant around windows and penetrations
Moisture staining around wet areas
Poor subfloor ventilation
Decking deterioration
Previous repairs or alterations requiring further checking
Moisture and weathertightness limitation
Comparative moisture readings may be taken to selected accessible areas where appropriate. Moisture readings are indicative only and are not complete or invasive moisture testing. The inspection looks for visible weathertightness risk indicators only and does not replace leak investigation, destructive testing or specialist weathertightness assessment.
These issues do not automatically determine the outcome of a purchase. However, they may affect maintenance planning, further investigation needs and the advice you choose to seek from relevant professionals.
How the Inspection Works
1
Send Property Details
Send the property address, listing link, property type, number of bedrooms, and preferred inspection time.
2
Confirm Scope and Fee
We confirm the inspection type, access requirements, limitations, price, and expected report turnaround.
3
Inspection Completed On Site
The property is inspected visually and non-invasively, subject to safe and reasonable access.
4
Report Prepared
A written report is prepared with photos, observations, limitations, and recommendations.
5
Verbal Summary
Where arranged, we can provide a brief verbal summary after the inspection to help you understand the key findings.
INSPECTION PRICING
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Pricing
Our pricing reflects the property’s size, floor area, number of levels, construction complexity and accessibility.
Location, garages, sleepouts and other additional structures may also affect the final price.
The prices below are a general guide and include GST.
STANDARD 3-BEDROOM HOME
From $635
incl. GST
STANDARD 4-BEDROOM HOME
From $750
incl. GST
STANDARD 5-BEDROOM HOME
From $865
incl. GST
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
LIMITED RE-INSPECTION
From $175
incl. GST
Applies to the review of specified items previously reported by Cozy Building Compliance Ltd.
Full or expanded re-inspections are quoted separately.
PRIORITY SCHEDULING OR REPORT TURNAROUND
From $115
incl. GST additional fee
Subject to inspector availability, property access and the inspection scope.
Weekend, public holiday and unusually urgent requests are quoted separately.
ADDITIONAL PRICING INFORMATION
Garages, sleepouts, minor dwellings and other additional structures are priced separately after review of the listing and requested scope.
Travel or location charges may apply outside our standard Auckland service area and will be confirmed before booking.
NEED AN ACCURATE QUOTE?
Send us the property address and listing link so we can confirm the inspection price and availability.
Check Availability & Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How much does a pre-purchase building inspection cost in Auckland?
The cost depends on the property size, floor area, number of levels, construction complexity and accessibility. Our current general guide starts from $520 incl. GST for selected small 1–2 bedroom properties, with separate guide prices for standard 3-, 4- and 5-bedroom homes. Large, complex, multi-level or unusual properties, multiple dwellings and properties with significant additional structures are quoted individually.
Does a building inspection cover hidden defects?
No. A standard pre-purchase building inspection is visual and non-invasive. It does not involve opening walls, removing linings, lifting carpets, dismantling components, or inspecting concealed areas.
Can I use the report for my lawyer, bank, or mortgage broker?
In many cases, buyers share their inspection report with their lawyer, broker, bank, or other advisers as part of their due diligence process. You should confirm with your own adviser what information they require before relying on any report.
Can you tell me whether I should buy the property?
I can explain the observations, limitations and recommended next steps in the report. The purchase decision remains with you and your relevant advisers.
How quickly can I receive the report?
Report turnaround depends on workload, property type, and inspection timing. We typically aim for 24–48 hours after inspection, subject to property complexity and availability.
Report follow-up boundary
We can clarify report findings and recommended next steps. Purchase, legal, financial and valuation decisions remain with you and your relevant professional advisers.