Pre-purchase, pre-sale and weathertightness assessments across Auckland, from $220 + GST. A thorough visual inspection, straight answers on site the same day, and a written report you can actually read.
Where are you at?
Scroll along and the house shows you what I'm looking at. This is the same route I take on site, top to bottom a visual inspection using the access that's safely available on the day.
Roofing, gutters, flashings, skylights and chimneys, checked from ground level and by ladder to the roof line. I'm looking for wear, deferred maintenance and the places water tends to get in: around windows, penetrations and low-slope sections. I also look into the roof space where there's an accessible hatch.
WorkSafe NZ rules mean I don't walk on roofs above three metres I inspect from the ladder at roof line.
If the house is monolithic-clad from the 1991–2005 era, this is where a dedicated weathertightness assessment earns its keep a focused visual check of the cladding, junctions and flashings, with moisture readings recorded throughout.
Every inspection includes moisture readings through walls, ceilings and floors with a non-invasive meter. No holes, no marks. It picks up near-surface damp that's invisible to the eye, and it's the best early warning of a weathertightness problem.
Inside, I'm looking at what's visible: signs of movement, durability and gradual deterioration.
Foundations, piles, bearers, subfloor ventilation and drainage, wherever there's safe access to get eyes on them. It's dark and it's tight, and it's the part most people never look at.
Once I'm done, I give you a clear verbal breakdown on site: what I found, how serious it is, and what to do about it. The detailed written report follows. And because S&G is run by a builder, not just an inspector, you also get indicative repair costs on the spot from someone who has done the work.
$220+ GST
$450+ GST · 2 bedroom
3 bedroom from $475 + GST
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A thorough visual inspection of the property's condition, delivered as an image-rich report that's easy to understand. Goes well beyond a cursory glance.
A focused visual assessment for monolithic-clad homes built between 1991 and 2005, with moisture readings recorded throughout and the risk areas photographed.
Identify maintenance issues before you list. It demonstrates duty of care to buyers and doubles as a marketing tool that makes your listing easier to trust.
The informative, affordable option for first-home buyers comparing several properties. A clear verbal rundown on site, and enough to know whether to go further.
Book online or call. Tell us the address and when the agent can let us in.
Sam walks the house top to bottom, roof line to subfloor, with moisture readings throughout.
Before leaving, you get a plain-English rundown of what was found and how serious it is.
An image-rich written report follows, setting out what was found, where it was found and how serious it is.
Sam has spent 20 years building, renovating and repairing Auckland homes. That's why an S&G inspection comes with something most reports don't: a realistic idea of what any fix will actually cost, from someone who's done that fix. Decks, bathrooms, structural repairs, leak remediation across the North Shore and West Auckland.
“Great communication and idea to solve a problem. Job done well and as per agreed time.”
“They were quick and efficient and their price was spot on. Highly recommend for odd job house repairs.”
“Over the past couple of years Sam has completed a number of jobs at both our residence and investment property. Knowledgeable, efficient and cost effective.”
“Called Sam to give us a quote for deck extension and repairs. Sam not only provided the quote on the same day, Sam completed the work before the expected timeline.”
No, it isn't legally mandatory. But it's considered best practice and is strongly recommended by real estate professionals. Buying without a pre-purchase inspection can leave you with high repair costs and, in some cases, real safety risks.
It's a visual inspection of the accessible parts of the home, including:
Moisture readings check for damp within walls, ceilings and floors using a non-invasive meter, so there's no damage to the property. The meter is an aid to the visual inspection: it picks up near-surface moisture and flags weathertightness risk. It can't confirm or rule out moisture or decay inside framing or under linings where readings are high, a specialist invasive or thermal investigation is the next step.
This matters especially in Auckland, where leaky-building issues from the 1990s–2000s era are still common.
Our verbal on-site consultation is $220 + GST, one of Auckland's most competitive rates. That includes a verbal report on site covering the condition of the structure and any areas of concern. It's ideal for buyers comparing multiple properties or working to a tight budget.
Full pre-purchase inspections with a written report start from $450 + GST for a two-bedroom home and $475 + GST for three bedrooms.
This is a builder's visual inspection, not a code compliance check or an engineer's report. It isn't a Code Compliance Certificate or Certificate of Acceptance, and it isn't a warranty against problems developing later.
Sam doesn't move furniture, lift floor coverings, open up linings, or test services and appliances. Concealed drainage and damp-proofing, footings, heating and gas appliances, asbestos, hot water cylinders, and anything above three metres that can't be reached safely by ladder all sit outside the report. Where one of those matters to the decision, he'll tell you who to call.
Absolutely. A pre-purchase inspection gives you negotiating power. If work needs doing that isn't a deal-breaker, you can use the findings to discuss a price reduction or require the seller to remedy the issues before settlement.
Sam gives you a clear verbal breakdown of what was found, how serious it is, and what action to take, whether that's walking away, negotiating, or budgeting for repairs. And because Sam is a builder who runs a full renovation and repair operation, you get indicative costs for remediation work right on the spot.
Tell us the address and we'll come back with a time. Same-day replies.
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