Comprehensive House Inspection & Building Report Services in Christchurch

Savvy Houz Inspections have an extensive array of building inspection services available and committed in every way possible to promote the highest possible standard of customer service & quality reports. Call today: 021 143 2995

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Our LBP licensed building inspectors are well trained in every aspect of property inspections, call us today and we will provide you with an easy to read, colour coded comprehensive building report to make the best buying decision possible.

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Builders Report Christchurch

Get Savvy! get in touch? We can provide you with a comprehensive written report within 24hrs, we understand that you are on a very short timeframe, our professional unbiased opinion on your proposed property purchase will make sure you make the best buying decision and give you piece of mind.

House Inspection Company Christchurch

Savvy Houz Inspections offer comprehensive home inspection service with all kinds of inspections, we evaluate all the vital information to give you our best recommendation.

House Inspection

With us, there will be the ease of having pre-purchase or pre-sale inspections that are easy to follow and will be explained and illustrated by our experts in every way.

Thermal Imaging

Savvy Houz Inspections is one of the few services that can detect moisture ingress and plumbing leak issues with the help of thermal imaging, putting all your worries at rest.

EQC Scope of work review

With the best insurance repair and earthquake damage inspection reports, you can rest easy knowing that we have got your back at all times, even in the case of a sudden calamity.

Zip Level - Floor Levels

This is exactly where we at Savvy Houz Inspections pay special attention to detail and provide you with the best floor level inspection reports.

Insurance EQ Inspection

This means that we have everything completely sorted out for you with regard to the Government regulation and MBIE guideline on the question of rental property insulation and fire safety as well.

Full Interior Moisture Screening

There are very few services that will deliver precise and targeted squared meterage inspection reports as well as a detailed floor plan. Call us today.

"Our goal! is to provide all of our clients with outstanding customer service, exceptional knowledge, attention to detail and the satisfaction you deserve every time".

Buy a detailed building report from us you are doing your due diligence before making the most important buying decision of your life. Call us today! 021 143 2995.

How much does a building inspection normally cost, and what does it cover? A comprehensive building inspection and the report will usually cost $590 including GST, and can go higher depending on the size and nature of the property.

Frequently asked questions?

Our LBP (Carpentry) Qualified building inspectors provide our clients with 20+ years of industry building experience, a high quality, fully comprehensive written building report that is compliant with the NZS 4306:2005 "Residential Property Inspection New Zealand Standards"

When do I get an inspection report?
The report is usually delivered by email to you within 24 hours of the inspection. It includes a colour coded, complete summary of the conditions of your home as well as details all all the defects and maintenance issues that need further care.

How long does a home inspection take?
A typical house inspection including a comprehensive written report usually takes about 3-4 hours to complete. This can vary, given the current condition and size of the home, the availability of access. (Usually 1hr on-site)

What do you look at?
We inspect all the major elements of the house, this includes; the roof/roof cavity and cladding/exterior joinery and flashings, exterior cladding, structure, a cursory check of the electrical, plumbing and drainage, hot water cylinder, gas systems (bearing in mind we are not qualified Electrician's, Plumber's/Drainlayer's, Gas fitter's, Appliance or Heap Pump Specialist's), insulation, foundations, sub floor and interior finishing. Our aim is to identify the significant defects and any obvious deferred maintenance issues and level of risk that would affect a typical buyer's decision to purchase.

How much does an inspection cost?
Our starting fee for an inspection and report is $590 incl GST, however, some factors will affect the fee including: The number of bedrooms, bathrooms and storeys, cladding type, hillside properties and the age of dwelling. If you are comparing home inspection firms, the fee charged should not be the deciding factor unless the level of service offered is identical. Remember, you are considering a major purchase and your choice of home inspector should be based on getting the best value, not just the best price.

What is included in the fee?
Complete house inspection conducted by an LBP Qualified builder.
A comprehensive written house inspection report compliant with NZS 4306:2005.
Follow-up phone call; with any further questions you may have (After you have received and read the report).
Re-inspections will cost extra starting from $395 incl GST

Do I get a written report? When?
You will receive a comprehensive full colour written report PDF digital file/document sent to you via email. The report includes a summary of the condition of the home and details on all the significant defects, deferred maintenance issues and recommendations on what do do about it. Normally, delivered within 24 hours after the inspection.

Do you offer a warranty on the house?
No, a house inspection is a professional opinion based on less-than-complete information. It's a little like getting a check-up from your doctor.
It improves your odds of good health but there is no guarantee or warranty.
Some problems can only be discovered by living in a house and they cannot be discovered during a home inspection. For example, some shower cubicles leak when people use the shower but don't leak when you simply turn on and off the shower. Some roofs and sub-floor only leak when specific weather conditions exist. Some problems will only be discovered when carpets are lifted, furniture is moved or finishes are removed. As such, we cannot and do not offer a warranty on the house.

Do you have insurance?
Yes we have professional indemnity & public liability insurance.
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What does a builders report normally include? A pre-purchase building inspection reports usually includes only a visual inspection of the components of a building (non-invasive), such as the interior, exterior, roof and site areas. A general impartial inspection of a house's plumbing, moisture and electrical conditions are also usually reported on.

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Property Check In Christchurch

Assessing a property is off the utmost importance and no one understands that better than we at Savvy Houz Inspections. All it takes is a call from your side.

Building Inspection Report

Being a renowned service for many years now, we at Savvy Houz Inspections make sure that an inspection report covers every aspect that you need to know about your personal space along with a list of defects and what to do about them.

House Inspection Company

When it comes down to the aspect of home inspection, rest assured that ultimately, the quality of service is what matters the most. And we have that factor covered for you in spades.

"The report was easy to read and the colour coding helped to flick through to the pages of importance easily.
Thank you so much!" Cheers, Estelle & Sean.

Why book with savvy?

Qualified (LBP) Licensed Building Practitioners

There are many reasons why you should book an appointment with us at the earliest, but perhaps the most important one is the fact that we have an eco-friendly mindset. Hence, we are planning to become completely paperless to ensure that all of our reports are 100% digital.
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"We are aiming to be completely paperless to achieve an eco-friendly approach to doing business; our reports are created 100% digitally and are best viewed/read digitally". Thank you!

Subfloor Inspection Robot, Inspector Gizmo

Savvy Houz Inspections are specialists in safe and efficient subfloor robot inspections - Christchurch

Welcome to Savvy Houz Inspections

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make; it is very exciting, however, can also be very stressful especially if you're unsure how to assess the condition of a building. That's where Savvy Houz Inspections comes in. While you focus on the property's style, size, layout, price, and neighbourhood, Savvy Houz Inspections can take care of investigating and evaluating its major systems - such as; foundations, interior, exterior roof and cladding, structure, insulation quality, a cursory check of the plumbing and electrical. Savvy Houz Inspections will focus on all the significant defects and obvious maintenance issues to give you our unbiased, professional opinion, you will be provided with a comprehensive written report to help you make the best buying decision possible.

Professional Indemnity Insured

Yes with Savvy Houz Inspections every single aspect and detail is taken care of.

NZS 4306:2005 Compliant

This is another aspect in which we have been dealing with satisfied clients for several years on end. This includes:-

The minimum requirements for a thorough visual inspection
A property report designed to identify any significant defects

Over 2000+ properties inspected

Savvy Houz Inspections has the most experienced team in regards to the building industry, this should come as no surprise. Plus our home inspectors have written building reports on hundreds of properties across the Canterbury area..

Pre Auction Building Reports Christchurch

Make sure you engage Savvy Houz Inspections before your proposed property goes to auction so you can make the best buying decision possible

Pre-sale house inspection reports

If you are looking at selling your home sound, get in touch with us to provide you with a detailed building inspection report so you can be assured that your home is in good condition and won't hold up the sales process with the buyers find issues with the house.

Pre-purchase house inspections christchurch

If you are about to buy your first home you will need a building report to assure the house is in good condition so your banker and insurance company will offer you a mortgage against the property. Get in touch with us soon so we can arrange a suitable time to conduct a comprehensive building inspection for you.

Subfloor/foundation and detailed floor level inspection report

If you are looking at buying a older property with a subfloor cavity space we strongly recommend that you engage Savvy Houz Inspections to conduct a detailed robot subfloor inspection to confirm that the piles, foundation wall, flooring, insulation and that the timber structure is all in good condition.

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Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make!

Get it right first time with a Savvy Houz Inspections building report. We are totally committed to making sure that you have all the information, understand the condition of the property with our expert advice before you buy and go unconditional.

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Get your building reports back within a 24hr turn-a-round

Make sure you have all the information before you make the important decisions. Call us today! 021 143 299

HOME

Being a long-running service with many loyal customers, our prime focus is the provision of comprehensive and detailed home inspections which leads to a detailed evaluation of your property finally culminating in an inspection report.

SERVICES

Savvy Houz Inspections have services that cover the entire spectrum of your home space from top to bottom including reports and inspections that primarily aim to understand every nook and cranny of your house.

TEAM

With Dean Norrie being one of the qualified members of several building associations and years of experience in the market, we at Savvy Houz Inspections have a remarkable bunch of experts on our team who are committed to dealing with your problems, one step at a time.

INFORMATION

Apart from understanding the simple fact that no house is perfect, our team maps out a list of ten main components that need to be checked and then zeroes in on the ones that need immediate repair or attention.

CONTACT

For a comprehensive building report from some of our most esteemed building practitioners, you only need to give us a call at 0211432995.

Christchurch - Areas of Service
Burnside, Bishopdale, Northwood, Cashmere, Casebrook, Harewood, Redwood, St Albans, Merivale, Edgeware, Avonhead, Avonside, New Brighton, Sumner, Linwood, Woolston, Waltham, Addington, Sydenham, Hornby, Ilam, Riccarton, Papanui, Mairehau, Spreydon, Wigram, Aranui, Phillipstown, Kaiapoi, Lincoln, Prebbleton, Halswell, Ferrymead, Lyttleton, Rolleston, Diamond Harbour, Belfast, Burwood, Waipara, Amberley, Cheviot, Culverden, Hanmer Springs, Waiau, Waipara, Cust, Oxford, West Eyreton, Fernside, Rangiora, Pegasus, Waikuku, Amberley, Leithfield, Swannanoa, Selwyn, Ellesmere, Malvern, Selwyn Central, Springs, West Melton, Kirwee, Darfield, Burnham, Leeston, Southbridge, Little River, Akaroa, Tai Tapu, Dunsandel

Get the information before you make the most important decision. Call us today! 021 143 2995

Christchurch, New Zealand - Copywright 2022

New Build hand over inspections from $590

Hand-over building reports are a great way to check for any missed works or defects before you pay your final payment. This is the last opportunity for you to have all the defects remediated before you actually move in, because once you have moved in it is so much harder for the contractors to come back and sometimes it can years before it is all sorted out. So get Savvy! have it sort out up front from only of $550