Independent pre-purchase inspections help you make informed decisions
Buying a house is a big investment, whether it is your first home, a new family home or a move to downsize later in life. Getting an independent pre-purchase property inspection allows you to make informed decisions about the property with a clear picture of its condition.
First Building Reports carries out detailed building inspections for prospective buyers across Christchurch, each one completed by a Licensed Building Practitioner with years of experience in the construction sector.
If you are selling a property we can also undertake a pre-sale house inspection to give you an understanding of any work that may need to be done before selling. Pre-sale reports are also useful to get better informed as part of the process for auction sales.
What a property inspection covers
Our pre-purchase and pre-sale building inspections cover both the interior and exterior of your property, looking at key areas including the roof and roof space, cladding and the subfloor. The inspection report sets out the condition of each area and any next steps needed to make it safe or improve it.
Our online booking system makes it easy
With our online booking system you can book your property inspection in just a few clicks. You get a confirmed price and timeslot at the time of booking, and regular customers receive a discount on repeat inspections.
Why choose us?
- Detailed and thorough building inspections
- Fast turnaround within 48 hours
- Clear and easy to read reports
- We use the latest technology and our experience as Licensed Building Practitioners
We come to you anywhere in Christchurch
We inspect properties Christchurch wide and throughout Canterbury, across three service zones.
| Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 |
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New Brighton
Cashmere
Halswell
Yaldhurst
Belfast |
Lyttelton
Lincoln
Rolleston
West Melton
Rangiora |
Leeston
Dunsandel
Darfield
Oxford
Amberley |
We are based in Christchurch and also work in Rolleston, Lincoln, West Melton, Kaiapoi, Leeston, Woodend and Rangiora.
What our clients say
Highly recommend First Building Reports. They were professional throughout and produced an extremely detailed report on the property.
Adam
Pre-sale building report
We used Marc from First Building Reports to complete our pre-purchase building inspections. Marc was very quick to complete each inspection and complete his report, giving us more time to complete our due diligence and identify any areas of concern.
Leigh and Paul
Pre-purchase building report
We are proud members of
Licensed Building Practitioners. Our inspectors hold current LBP registration and work to the standards it sets.