Buyer guide

How much does a building inspection cost in Auckland?

With us, a Standard House Inspection is from $550 + GST, including thermal imaging. Homes up to 100 m² start from $350 + GST. Here is what each option costs, what you get, and which one you need.

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Our prices

Standard House Inspection

From $550 + GST. A detailed written report, with thermal imaging included.

Small House Inspection

Properties up to 100 m², from $350 + GST.

Pre-sale inspection

The same price as a standard report, so there are no surprises mid-sale.

Verbal Inspection

From $250 + GST. A practical verbal assessment, without a full written report.

Maintenance Inspection

From $400 + GST. What needs attention, with a budget estimate and recommended time frames.

Healthy Homes Inspection

From $150 + GST. A check against the key Healthy Homes requirements.

All prices are plus GST. They are starting prices. Tell us the address, the size of the house and what you need, and we will confirm the price before we book.

Which inspection do you need?

  • Buying a house: a Standard House Inspection, or a Small House Inspection if it is 100 m² or less. See pre-purchase inspections.
  • Selling a house: a pre-sale inspection, at the same price as a standard report.
  • Renting out a house: a Healthy Homes inspection.
  • Planning work on your own home or rental: a Maintenance Inspection, with a budget estimate and time frames for each issue.
  • Just want an experienced opinion: a Verbal Inspection, without a full written report.

What is included

  • An inspection carried out to NZS 4306
  • Thermal imaging as standard on a Standard House Inspection
  • A plain-English report with clear photos, within 24 hours of the inspection
  • A phone call to talk you through the results

Is the cheapest inspection the best value?

A building inspection is a small cost next to the price of buying and maintaining a property. What matters is what the report tells you. Our reports are not tick-box or app-generated. Every report is based on what we actually see at your property, from someone with more than 20 years in construction. More about Mike.

How it works

1. BookCall or send a request with the address and what you need.
2. InspectionArranged and completed, mostly within 24 hours of booking.
3. ReportA plain-English report, within 24 hours of the inspection.
4. Phone callWe book a call to talk you through the results.

Local area pages: Papakura, Takanini and Manurewa · Pukekohe, Drury and Karaka · Waiuku, Glenbrook and Tuakau · All Auckland areas · North Waikato

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Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. Weekends by appointment.
Contact: 027 202 4496 | info@whatisnextltd.co.nz
Based in Papakura, Auckland. Covering Greater Auckland and North Waikato.