Our Services

  • A comprehensive building report giving you peace of mind

    Up to 200 sqm house single level - $480 + GST Double story- $520 + GST

    Up to 400 sqm house single level - $550 + GST Double story - $590 + GST

    Lifestyle blocks dependant on size

    Anything outside the above will be subject to size. Set price for these can be confirmed once details are known. Set prices above can be discounted if an earthquake damage assessment and review is requested with any house inspection noted above. Please call to discuss your requirements. Travel costs may apply for locations away from Christchurch.

  • A comprehensive building inspection including an earthquake repair review and assessment with report. Discounted rates for this package apply. House size and earthquake repair documentation dependent

  • Up to 200sqm home single level - $ 300 + GST

    Anything outside the above to be determined ( TBD ) upon more information provided about the home

  • building report

    Saving a couple of bucks on a building report could potentially cost you in the long run.

  • earthquake damage assessment reports

    Most building inspectors miss the bigger picture. Faulty earthquake repairs in Canterbury are a big problem. We have extensive experience in earthquake damage assessing

  • reputable building inspectors canterbury

    Houses are not built to last forever but they should last for you. Let us do your homework

WHY ARE HOUSE INSPECTIONS SO IMPORTANT ?

Understand what you are buying or selling.

It can be a big decision! Ideally you dont want any hidden surprises before you take the plunge or put your house on the market. Building inspections and reports are the best way to know for sure. Banks and insurance companies can also require a building report for lending or insurance purposes. Our house inspections will give all parties clarity

What our house inspection reports include ( pre-sale and pre-purchase )

  • Exterior elevations

  • All interior rooms

  • Roof and roof cavity

  • Foundation and subfloor

  • The grounds within the indicative boundaries

  • Services functionality ( electrical and plumbing )

  • Spot check interior moisture testing

  • Building reports

    Comprehensive building reports

  • Experienced building consultants and building inspectors

    Very experienced team in the industry

  • fast turn around house inspections

    Fast and friendly service

  • Building advice and guidance

    Professional advice you can trust

The Process

Once we have confirmed your inspection requirements we liaise with the parties involved in the property before the day of the house inspection making sure everything is ready for us.

Once we arrive on-site our fully experienced trade certified licensed building practitioners get to work using our clear and easy to follow company template.

All our house inspections and assessments are from a visual basis. What does a visual inspection mean ? We capture any defects or areas that require further investigation from our highly trained eyes. Whilst this is a limitation we believe this skill only comes with years of experience and understanding on building techniques and materials. We have extensive knowledge on all things construction which means we have an eye for detail. Rest assured you are in good hands.

On average a house inspection or assessment takes around 2 hours depending on the size of the property. After the completion of the inspection we finalize our comprehensive report and email this to you the same day. Same day turn around helps you make decisions faster as we all know time can be restricted. Earthquake damage assessments can take a little longer than the same day turn around. It all depends on the extent of the damage and documentation received before the site visit.

The building landscape is forever changing. Houses design and construction has changed greatly over the years so having the team at URBANZ that has worked extensively with older houses through to more modern houses gives you absolute peace of mind.

Aftercare

building inspections and advice

Our services dont stop after the report has been sent to you. We pride ourselves on providing additional time if required on further explaining the final house inspection report. We are only to happy to guide you through our findings and provide advice.

CHECK LIST

  • Professional Indemnity Insured

    Yes we have everything covered

  • Experienced and trustworthy

    Experience and trust is earnt. We have completed many reports across the canterbury region

  • Compliant with current regulations

    At an absolute minimum we meet all complaint regulations with our visual inspection and report NZS 4306:2005

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FAQs

  • Generally no its not. Building regulations are forever changing. An older styled home can not be expected to comply with today’s regulations especially when it comes to design. When a house is built in a particular era it generally complies with the regulations of that time.

  • Again generally it does not. Another ‘ changing of the times ‘ compliance issue but we would always recommend an qualified electrician to have a look to make sure everything is safe and above board.

  • Any house is fit for market. It just depends on how much people are willing to pay for it. We always recommend making sure there are no hidden surprises that could cost you long delays when selling and endless lawyer fees. Our reports cover all bases

  • Always a 24 hour turnaround once we have finished the site inspection. Most of time we get the report to you on the same day

  • We pride ourselves in our ‘ Aftercare ‘ service. Always wiling to provide guidance and advice

  • If you are a purchaser we prefer that you are not on-site during our inspections. If you are the vendor you have the right to be there as it is your home. We are completely non-biased in our reporting.

  • Of course! We are only too happy to check out any concerns you have about the property. We will make sure this is covered in the report