building INSPECTION REPORTS
Your first step to a secure home
When buying or selling a home in Christchurch or Canterbury, knowledge is power. At AA House Checks, we provide comprehensive building inspection reports prepared by a BOINZ-accredited building surveyor, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions. Whether you're a first-time buyer, an experienced property investor, or preparing your home for sale, our detailed building reports help you identify potential issues and avoid costly surprises.
Why choose AA House checks ?
We proudly provide professional building inspections throughout Christchurch, mid-Canterbury and north Canterbury, helping home buyers, sellers and investors make informed decisions with confidence.
BOINZ-accredited surveyor
We bring more than 29 years' industry experience to every inspection.
More than 5000 Building inspections
Our BOINZ-accredited surveyor has completed more than 5000 thousand of building inspections across Christchurch and Canterbury.
Fast turnaround
Our detailed, easy-to-read building inspection reports are delivered within just two working days, providing fast, reliable insights when you need them most.
NZS4306:2005 compliance standards
We adhere to strict compliance standards ensuring the highest level of quality and accuracy in every report.
Building inspections tailored to your needs.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Ensure you know exactly what you're buying. Our detailed pre-purchase building inspection reports identify visible defects, maintenance issues, and potential risks, helping you negotiate with confidence.
Pre-Sale Inspections
Selling your home? Identify issues before buyers do. A pre-sale building inspection report helps address concerns early, supporting a smoother sales process and stronger buyer confidence.
Walk-Through Inspections
Prefer a hands-on approach? Join our building surveyor for an on-site walk-through. No written report. Just real-time insights, explanations, and expert advice as you inspect the property together.
What's included in your building inspection.
Our comprehensivebuilding inspections leave no stone unturned, covering every critical area of your home.
Site and foundation
To identify structural concerns we include the subfloor, perimeter, drainage systems, and retaining walls in our inspections.
Exterior
Cladding and roofing to spouting, decks, and patios are all thoroughly checked.
Interior
This area undergoes a detailed room-by-room evaluation covering flooring, ceilings, walls, doors, and windows.
Roof space
We inspect the roof space for structural integrity, insulation quality, and signs of moisture issues.
Moisture testing
We carry out non-invasive moisture testing in high-risk areas.
Essential services
Our assessment also includes services such as plumbing, electrical systems, hot water units, and fixed appliances.
Outbuildings
Garages, sheds and ancillary buildings are all examined.
Additional checks
Our building inspections include checks for potential hazards, including asbestos identification and pest detection, helping ensure your home is safe and sound.
Additional services at no extra cost.
At AA House Checks, we go the extra mile to provide added value with every building inspection.
Insurance Earthquake Damage Forms
We provide these on request at no additional cost, ensuring you have the necessary documentation for your insurance provider.
Free post-inspection consultation
We provide this service at no extra cost, giving you the opportunity to discuss your building inspection report directly with our building surveyor, ask questions, and gain a clear understanding of your property's condition.
Book your building inspection today.
With more than 30 years experience and over 5,000 building inspections completed throughout Christchurch and Canterbury, AA House Checks helps home buyers, sellers and investors make confident decisions with professional building inspections and detailed reports. Inspections start from $450 (GST incl).
