We aim to deliver the most professional and experienced building inspection service in New Zealand.
Whether it’s your first home, an investment property, or you are looking to sell, we help you do it with complete confidence. Remove the risks and anxieties involved in dealing with real estate. Buying a home is a big investment with big risks. You need good due diligence upfront before making your purchase decision.
A HPPI building inspection in the greater Auckland and Waikato areas helps you complete your house purchase or sale with total confidence.
Using our app, we provide you with a rock-solid building inspection report, detailed with a full analysis of the building condition and concerns to look out for. Our pre-purchase inspections are detailed enough to be relied on by banks and lawyers, but simple enough for you to understand the nitty-gritty. Inspection reports include a full array of real photos and notes that make everything easy to understand. And our app enables us to do it fast, saving you money.
We put all of our inspectors through NZIBI training so NZIBI inspectors are available on request.
All of our inspections are conducted by experienced inspectors, trained under the New Zealand Inspection Standard.
Most HPPI building inspections can be arranged within 24 hours of being booked, and the report is supplied the next working day.
We offer a range of Building Inspection services to suit a full variety of needs.
See our full range of Building Reports and prices.
Why is a building inspection so critical?
Avoid the building crisis effects and protect your family and financial investment.
HPPI uses an innovative proprietary inspection app, specifically developed for the New Zealand building market. This technology-first approach helps investigate hard-to-find defects that you would not be aware of otherwise.
The growing number of building defects in Auckland and Waikato is daunting. Our building inspectors are continually discovering more and more major building defects all the time. This is mainly due to a lack of regulations in the construction industry. Peter Dyer, author of Rottenomics knows the extent of the defected industry only too well. He estimates the cost of leaky home defects in the market is more than $47 Billion.
Dyer quotes:
“I remember one builder who said to me, ‘We are hanging onto first world status by our fingertips’. Then he hesitated, and said, “No, by our fingernails”
This is why now more than ever home buyers should get a professional building inspection report before buying. The small amount you pay for a pre-purchase building report could easily save you thousands and in some cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars in the long run.
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Awesome company, quick response. “Thanks Katie, you saved us from potentially moving into a house that could have costed thousands of dollars to fix!! Will definitely use you guys again”
If you don’t get the right type of building inspection, major defects could appear later and lead to not just severe financial loss but situations that can affect your livelihood. A pre-purchase building inspection is a widely known must-have when buying or selling a property. Whether it’s an apartment inspection or a house inspection, it’s essential that you protect your family and financial investment.
Why choose HPPI for your building inspection
- Having produced thousands of building inspection reports during the last decade – we have seen it all, and we know exactly what to look out for.
- Building inspectors are not all the same. Some are qualified and licensed, like us, but you won’t find another that uses the same technology and rigorous building inspection techniques as we do.
- Most defects are hidden from plain sight, we like to get our hands dirty and inspect every nook and cranny, unlike other Building Inspectors that operate from a simple checklist.
- Our comprehensive inspections are carried out by trained professionals.
- All inspectors are qualified builders with years of experience in the industry.
- We guarantee all reports with our full indemnity insurance.
- We train our inspectors with the NZIBI.
Providing you with the right building inspector
We provide the most comprehensive building inspection reports in Auckland and Waikato, making sure you are completely informed about the property condition – from the ground up, and everything in between.
All of or HPPI building inspectors are accredited building inspectors or experienced licensed builders. We have decades of experience completing pre-purchase building inspection reports across New Zealand. Plus, our Company and Inspectors are fully covered with professional indemnity insurance.
Our building inspectors have specialist training to work with our advanced technology systems. We use the latest inspection tools to give you the most comprehensive report.
Once you get your HPPI building report you can be 100% sure that the report you receive encompasses the New Zealand residential inspection standard. We can even call you to explain the report once you have received it.
If you are on a budget or have other specific inspection requests please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can ensure our inspector gets you everything you need.
Carl Calitz
Very impressed by the quick and friendly communication! The level of detail is also great. 77 pages for a 3 bedroom home. This will serve as a blueprint for future maintenance. Awesome experience. Thanks heaps Katie and the team.
Common building defects we are finding during our inspections
Hidden Leaks
There’s nothing more costly than missing an old leak tucked away where no one knows. Even a small drip can create significant damage over the years. Hidden leaks can compromise the integrity of your building structure and when undetected can grow into a dangerous (and costly) hazard.
Mould & Mildew
Our building inspectors get into the areas where the average viewer can’t – the areas that nasty mould and mildew tend to hang out. Just because mould is not on a visual surface doesn’t mean it can be ignored. Mould clusters tend to release spores into the airflow of a house. When you breathe this air your lung health can deteriorate over time, which is especially dangerous for infants and kids.
Compromised Weather Tightness
Even the brightest and most attractive properties can hide ugly issues. Many properties in New Zealand are prone to risky design, which, in the long term, can lead to hidden leaks. Our services will identify if a home is prone to weather-tightness issues, and the warning signs to be aware of before you buy.
Traces of Dangerous Meth use
Second-hand houses can be full of surprises, especially the ones you can’t see. Meth is one of the biggest financial killers in New Zealand homes. Did you know that if a meth test reveals a contamination level above 15ug/100cm2, the property should not be lived in? Yet, without a test being conducted you could move into a contaminated property without even knowing it. Our Meth tests will reveal the invisible truths, which could be a lifesaver when it comes to looking after your families health.
Asbestos Problems
As the Ministry of Health puts it, “Asbestos is a proven human carcinogen, and all forms of asbestos can cause cancer. The main way people are exposed to asbestos is by breathing in air that contains asbestos fibres. Asbestos causes cancer in a dose-dependent manner”. Managing or removing Asbestos can also be very costly and could be a powerful negotiating tool before you sign on the dotted line. Asbestos was widely used in New Zealand from the 1920s to the 1980s and was only banned in 2016. If you have concerns regarding Asbestos, we can test selected materials and provide a laboratory report on the findings.
Plumbing Issues
We are not plumbers but we know how to spot plumbing problems when we see them. Our inspections provide a visual report of all accessible piping work and hot water cylinders. We’ll find the drips and rust spots that most people miss and warn you if there is any wear and tear that you need to be aware of.
Electrical Concerns
Although we are not electricians, we know dodgy concerns when we see them. Our pre-purchase inspections provide a visual overview of all accessible electrical work. We’ll let you know if spot any warning signs or electrical concerns.
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