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Informed Decisions, Trusted Inspections

The New Zealand House Inspection Company (NZHIC) is dedicated to helping you make informed decisions when buying or selling your home by providing a pre-purchase inspection in Wellington and Christchurch and property inspection reports tailored to your needs.

NZHIC believe that people deserve to be well informed, that solutions found prior to purchase or sale will avoid BIG problems in the future and that buying or selling property does not have to be a complete nightmare!

Since 1997, NZHIC has grown from its head office in Wellington to nine franchises Nationwide with a strong reputation for qualified, independent inspections and building surveys completed in the main centres of Wellington, Palmerston North, Queenstown, and Christchurch.

Look out for our building surveyors and house inspectors in your region. NZHIC is the only franchised company in New Zealand with a 24-hour turnaround. Contact NZHIC today or make a booking with our registered building inspectors in Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North, and Queenstown using the enquiry form to your right!

Award-Winning Building Surveyors and Inspectors Nationwide

National property inspections by awarded building surveyors and inspectors in Wellington, Palmerston North, and Christchurch

Gary Koornneef is the director of NZHIC. Gary has over 25 years of building experience and was trained by Fletcher's Construction through their cadetship programme. Gary has owned and operated several small businesses over the years and brings a wealth of experience in the building industry and business management. Gary started with NZHIC in June 2000 as a franchisee for the Wellington area.

Accolades earned during the Action International Business Awards.

At the end of October 2006, Action International chose The New Zealand House Inspection Company as a semi-finalist in its financial section, a finalist in its Most Innovative Company section and Gary himself as a finalist in the Business Person of the Year award.

I'm very happy to think that the company is among some of the smartest around because I believe these awards reflect the value of what we've done and add value to the franchise. The Action results have proved my belief that this company has plenty to offer franchisees and customers."
Gary Koornneef – Director.

Comprehensive Property Insights

Complete range of property inspection services from pre-purchase inspections to earthquake rebuild reports. The New Zealand House Inspection Company provides the following services:

  • Pre-purchase inspections and reports
  • Property inspections and reports
  • Unauthorised works inspections
  • Maintenance schedules
  • Rental property reports
  • Non-invasive moisture testing
  • Council records inspections
  • Yearly service reports
  • Earthquake inspections
  • Insurance inspections
  • Insurance rebuilds reports for you and EQC 

What to Expect from Your Independent Property Inspection

Let's paint a scenario: You're a first-home buyer, and you've found your perfect home. It has so much potential, a lovely garden and it's close to town. Granted, the house has a few areas requiring attention, but surely it won't cost much?

Do you really want to find out the hard way? Know what you're up against before you sign and seek help from a qualified, independent house inspection company.

Your inspection and report will…

  • Include hard facts and information that you can use as a negotiating tool when purchasing a property, allowing you to make an informed choice with your 'eyes open' as to the property you are buying.
  • Be carried out by someone who has been trained as a house inspector.
  • Be comprehensive, professional, protected and produced within 24 hours of the inspection taking place.
  • Provide solutions to solving potential problems that will mean you do not have to pull out of a sale.

Make The New Zealand House Inspection Company your first call for peace of mind in house inspections in Wellington, Christchurch and across New Zealand and all your property inspection report needs. Also, get in touch with us about business opportunities with NZHIC. There may be a franchise for sale in a region near you!

Ready to make informed property decisions? Contact our team on 0800 751 751. Your trusted partner for expert inspections and peace of mind.

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