Waiheke Island
Know more about the home before you commit.
Independent insight
A pre-purchase building inspection from a local Waiheke building inspector gives you an independent assessment of the visible condition of the property before you buy.
Gulf Building Reports provides visual, non-invasive residential inspections with a clear written photographic report, practical findings and recommendations where further specialist investigation may be appropriate.
Pricing & availability
Standard Waiheke inspections can be booked online, subject to available dates.
Rakino, Aotea / Great Barrier and Kawau Island inspections are arranged and priced separately.
Garages and carports are included.
Inspection scope
The inspection is visual, non-invasive and limited to safely and reasonably accessible areas.
Garages and carports are included and assessed to the same visual, non-invasive standard as the main dwelling where applicable. Other ancillary structures are excluded.
High-level areas
A drone may be used where safe, lawful and practical.
Where drone use is not possible, an elevated pole camera may be used where practical. If visibility is limited, the limitation will be recorded in the report.
Clear boundaries
Where safe and appropriate, accessible light switches, taps, wastes, toilets, showers, doors and windows may be operated. Cabinet doors and drawers may be operated on a representative basis.
Power outlets receive visual inspection only, with no plug-in electrical testing.
Obvious solar systems, batteries, generators, LPG, greywater systems, composting toilets and similar systems may be noted.
Their condition, operation, performance, safety and compliance are not assessed. Specialist advice may be recommended.
Visible signs of water ingress, staining, dampness, deterioration or apparent weathertightness risk may still be identified and reported.
Your report
You receive a formal PDF report with photographs, significant findings, access limitations and appropriate recommendations.
NZS 4306:2005 Certificate of Inspection: available on request where required by a bank, insurer or other party.
Turnaround
Reports are generally issued within 1–2 business days of the inspection, subject to workload and inspection complexity.
A verbal debrief is not included as standard.
Book with confidence
Choose the appropriate Waiheke pricing band and see available inspection dates online.
Reports generally within 1–2 business days
Garages and carports are included.