What to expect
Making an informed decision about a property purchase is crucial. At First Check Inspections, we aim to provide you with a clear, comprehensive understanding of a property's condition through our pre-purchase building inspections. Here’s what you can expect from our process, from booking to receiving your detailed report.
Your inspection journey
From the moment you book a pre-purchase building inspection with us, our process is designed for your ease and confidence. We ensure you receive fast, clear, and reliable information to help you make a sound decision.
1. Booking & Authorisation
Once your inspection is booked, you'll receive a concise electronic Inspection Agreement/Authorisation. Signing this confirms the scope of the inspection and grants us permission to access the property.
2. Coordinating Access
We will arrange a suitable inspection time directly with the real estate agent or the vendor. This streamlines the process, saving you the effort of organising access yourself.
3. The On-site Inspection
The on‑site inspection typically takes 1 to 3 hours, depending on the property’s size, age, and condition. The inspection covers all accessible areas, including the site, exterior cladding and joinery, roof exterior, roof space/ceiling cavity, interior rooms and linings, and the subfloor or foundations (where accessible). Targeted moisture readings are taken, and any defects, risks, or general condition issues observed during the assessment are documented.
What makes First Check Inspections different?
Extensive, hands‑on experience across the full lifecycle of how homes are built, designed, and assessed is at the core of this service. A background in building, residential architectural design, and building inspection—supported by recognised Residential 3 (R3) Building Inspection Competency—provides strong technical capability and the ability to identify issues others may miss. Experience in BCA inspection auditing adds clear understanding of regulatory perspectives on property condition and risk. All inspections are completed in accordance with NZS 4306:2005 Residential Property Inspection, ensuring a consistent, industry‑aligned approach. Reports are thorough, practical, and evidence‑based, giving buyers a clear picture before they commit.