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Standard building inspections

Standard Building Inspection Pricing

All standard building inspections include a comprehensive visual, non-invasive inspection and an interactive digital report.

From $499

Transparent pricing based on total floor area

All inspections include

  • Licensed Building Practitioner
  • Interactive Spectora Report
  • Moisture Testing
  • Thermal Imaging Observations
  • Drone Roof Photography
  • Interior & Exterior Inspection
  • Roof Inspection where accessible
  • Photographic Defect Reporting
  • Maintenance Recommendations
  • Fast Turnaround

Pricing by floor area

Pricing scales smoothly with floor area — from $499 for homes up to 130m², with a modest per-square-metre rate above that. No harsh price jumps between size bands.

Starting from

Up to 130m²

$499

Suitable for smaller homes, townhouses and investment properties. A comprehensive visual inspection with an interactive report highlighting defects, maintenance concerns and moisture risks.

Most common

150m²

$520

Ideal for most family homes. Includes a detailed assessment of the property's condition, photographs and practical recommendations.

185m²

$570

Designed for typical family homes with moderate floor area. Provides a thorough overview of visible defects and future maintenance requirements.

220m²

$610

Comprehensive inspection of larger homes requiring additional inspection time and detailed photographic documentation.

280m²

$680

Suitable for executive homes and larger floor plans requiring additional inspection and reporting time.

360m²

$780

Premium inspection service for large residential properties with detailed findings and recommendations.

400m²+

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Compliance

Inspections are visual and non-invasive and completed in general accordance with NZS 4306:2005 Residential Property Inspection principles.

Pricing scope

Pricing applies to standard residential homes constructed on concrete slab foundations. Final confirmation is subject to property details, access and inspection complexity.

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Service coverage

Building Inspections Across Christchurch & Canterbury

Mainland Building Inspections services Christchurch, surrounding suburbs, and greater Canterbury — from Rolleston and Lincoln to Rangiora, Kaiapoi, and the Banks Peninsula. Select your area below or book directly online.

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