Services
We are fully qualified building inspectors and holds public liability and professional indemnity insurance. We provide this comprehensive service for North Shore， Rodney，Auckland Central and surrounding areas in New Zealand.
Our Services
When buying or selling a house be sure you can trust the condition the property is in. A thorough house or building inspection by a qualified ‘A Buyer’s Choice’ building inspector will give you peace of mind .
01.
Pre-purchase / Pre-sale inspection
A professional building inspection from A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections will help you gain awareness and valuable information about a home before purchase giving you and your family peace of mind.
02.
Meth Testing
Make sure that the house is checked for Meth/’P’ contamination – another service by ‘A Buyer’s Choice’. Testing can be done in addition to your normal building Inspection.
03.
Asbestos Testing
Asbestos is the term for several fibrous minerals that are known to cause fatal or potentially fatal illnesses when inhaled. we can help you to identify asbestos in building materials.
04.
Healthy Home Inspection
The new standards introduce specific and minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation moisture and drainage, draught stopping in rental properties.
05.
Third Party Report (Safe and Sanitary Report)
A third party (safe and sanitary) report is an independent report from a third party. The report verifies the condition of a building or building work carried out before 1 July 1992.
Pre-purchase / Pre-sale inspection
Seller’s Pre-Sale Inspection
A pre-sale inspection ensures there are no issues that could later cause delays, reduce the sale price or even lead to a loss of sale. The reports provided by A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections are transferable.
Every A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspection provides a comprehensive report with photos.
Below is a link to a PDF which gives and example of such report.
Sample Building Report For Building Inspections
Buyer’s Pre-Purchase Inspection
The Building Inspection ensures that you know whether or not the home you are buying is safe and sound. An important part of the inspection is checking for dampness, which can lead to mold or rot. Likewise faulty or incorrect wiring and the presence of insects or rodents can lead to issues which may cause unexpected and costly delays.
A comprehensive Report of all inside and outside aspects of the house will increase your chances of getting a mortgage.
The Building Inspections include:
- Roofs, vents, flashing and trim
- Gutters and downpipes
- Decks, steps, porches, walkways and railings
- Eaves, fascia and soffits
- Slopes and drainage
- Basements, foundations and crawlspaces
- Exterior cladding
- Retaining walls, fences and sheds
- Heating systems
- Cooling Systems
- Water heating systems
- Plumbing fixtures and fittings
- Electrical panels, meter boxes and fuses
- Earthing and bonding
- Fireplaces and hearths
- Insulation and ventilation
- Garage doors, safety sensors and openers
- AND MUCH MORE...
Meth Testing
Make sure that the house is checked for Meth/’P’ contamination – another service by ‘A Buyer’s Choice’. Testing can be done in addition to your normal building inspection.
Meth or P is a health risk and acute effects can include:
Short term exposure
- Watery or burning eyes
- Burning Skin
- Headaches
- Coughing and choking feeling
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Convulsions
- Sleep disorders
Long term exposure
- Tremors
- Reproductive problems
- Birth defects
- Nervous disorders
- Kidney damage
- Liver damage
- Cancer
- Death
- And others…
Asbestos Testing
Asbestos is the term for several fibrous minerals that are known to cause fatal or potentially fatal illnesses when inhaled. we can help you to identify asbestos in building materials.
Healthy home Inspection
The new standards introduce specific and minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation moisture and drainage, draught stopping in rental properties.
Third Party Report (Safe And Sanitary Report)
You may need a third party report if:
- You want to verify the condition of a building or building work carried out before 1 July 1992, when selling or buying it
- Your bank wants assurance that the building is safe and suitable for its use.
Need A Free Estimate?
You can expect professionalism and expertise and Peace of Mind from having A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspection.
It would be good to set aside a morning or afternoon for the appointment with your qualified building inspector.