Areas we cover

Building inspections in Pukekohe, Drury, Karaka and Franklin

Pre-purchase, pre-sale, Healthy Homes and maintenance inspections for homes in Pukekohe, Drury, Karaka and across Franklin, from town houses and new builds to lifestyle blocks. Over 20 years in construction, a plain-English report within 24 hours of the inspection, and a phone call to talk you through it.

Call 027 202 4496Email a request

What we pay attention to in Pukekohe, Drury, Karaka and Franklin

Franklin has a mix of established town homes, newer subdivisions and rural and lifestyle properties. If you are searching for a house inspector, home inspection or pre-purchase building inspection in Pukekohe, Drury or Karaka, the process is the same: a visual inspection carried out to NZS 4306, assessed on the individual property rather than the suburb.

Rural and lifestyle properties

We check drainage and wastewater, roofing, water supply, moisture entry points and alterations that may need documentation.

Newer homes and subdivisions

We look for visible defects and signs of moisture around windows, decks and roof junctions, and check drainage and surface-water management. A visual inspection is not a code compliance certificate or council sign-off.

Older homes

We look closely at timber condition, subfloors, ventilation, roof and drainage condition, general cladding condition and plumbing that is known to fail in some homes of that age.

Ground and foundations

We check foundations and slab or subfloor condition, and look for signs of movement or past repairs.
We look at cladding as part of our general visual inspection. We do not carry out weathertightness assessments.

What we inspect

Pre-purchase inspections

Standard House Inspection from $550 + GST, including thermal imaging. Small House Inspection (up to 100 m²) from $350 + GST.

Pre-sale inspections

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

Healthy Homes inspections

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

Maintenance inspections

A practical look at what needs attention and in what order. From $400 + GST.

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.

Common questions

Do you do pre-purchase inspections in Pukekohe?

Yes. We cover Pukekohe, Drury, Karaka and the wider Franklin area. Call 027 202 4496 with the address and your due diligence deadline and we will find a time that works.

Can you inspect a lifestyle block or rural property?

Yes. Rural and lifestyle properties get the same thorough inspection, including drainage, wastewater, water supply and roofing, with a written report and a phone call afterwards.

Do you inspect newly built homes in Drury and Karaka?

Yes. We can inspect newer homes and look for visible defects and signs of moisture. Please note that a visual inspection is not a code compliance certificate or a council sign-off.

How much does an inspection cost?

A Standard House Inspection starts from $550 + GST and includes thermal imaging. A Small House Inspection (up to 100 m²) starts from $350 + GST, and a Healthy Homes inspection from $150 + GST.

Suburbs covered: Pukekohe, Drury, Karaka, Paerata, Bombay, Buckland, Patumahoe and Pukekohe East.

Also covering: Papakura, Takanini and Manurewa, Waiuku, Glenbrook, Tuakau and Clarks Beach, the wider Auckland region and 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.