Building Consultants Report
In-Depth Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Private Detectives for Your Home.
Unbiased. Thorough. No Shortcuts.
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. Our Building Consultants Report goes deeper than standard inspections, uncovering hidden issues most inspectors miss.
Ideal for Pre-Purchase Inspections
Advanced Moisture & Weathertight Testing
Robotic Camera Technology
Site 2 Licensed
Fully Independent & Unbiased
What is a Building Consultants Report?
A Building Consultants Report is not a standard building inspection. It is a comprehensive, investigative assessment of a property, designed for buyers who want the full picture before committing to one of the largest financial decisions of their life. Where a standard inspection offers a surface-level overview, a Building Consultants Report goes further. We examine what others overlook, test what others assume, and document everything with clarity and honesty.
This report is commonly used in pre-purchase situations, where a buyer needs an independent, unbiased assessment they can genuinely trust, not a report prepared on behalf of the seller. It is also an essential tool for anyone who has been handed a vendor-supplied report and wants a second opinion from an independent building consultant.
We are not just inspectors. We are investigative building consultants.
Whether you are a first home buyer navigating an unfamiliar process or an experienced buyer purchasing a high-value property, a Building Consultants Report gives you the confidence to proceed, or the evidence to walk away.
The Risk of Vendor Supplied Building Reports
When a seller provides a building report, ask yourself one question: who paid for it?
Vendor supplied reports are commissioned by the person trying to sell the property. While they are not always inaccurate, they are rarely incentivised to surface every problem. Surface-level inspections, missed moisture issues, and findings that favour a clean sale are common outcomes.
For first home buyers especially, taking a vendor supplied report at face value is one of the costliest mistakes you can make.
Don't Just Take the LIM. Take the Property File.
A LIM report is a starting point, not the full story. Before purchasing, it pays to dig deeper:
Check the claim history on the property
Review the sales history
Request the full council property file
Understand any weathertightness risks associated with the construction type or era
These steps can reveal problems that never make it into a vendor supplied report.
If you want a truly independent assessment, you need your own consultant.
Who Should Get a Building Consultants Report?
This service is built for buyers who want certainty, not surprises.
First Home Buyers The process is unfamiliar, the stakes are high, and the pressure to move quickly is real. A Building Consultants Report gives you the knowledge to make a confident decision, without relying on anyone else's assessment.
Buyers Concerned About Leaky Homes Weathertightness issues can be catastrophic and expensive. If the property was built during a high-risk era or shows any signs of concern, penetrative moisture testing is not optional.
Anyone Reviewing a Vendor Supplied Report If you have been handed a report by the seller and something feels off, trust that instinct. Get your own independent assessment before you sign anything.
High-Value Property Purchases The more you are spending, the more you need to know. A thorough investigation at this level is not a luxury, it is due diligence.
Renovation Buyers Hidden structural issues and moisture damage have a habit of turning renovation budgets into nightmares. Know what you are actually buying before you commit.
If you are nervous about making the wrong decision, this service is built for you.
What You Get With Your Building Consultants Report
This is not a tick-box exercise. Every report we produce is a thorough, plain English account of what we found, what it means, and what you should do about it.
Comprehensive Written Report A detailed, structured document covering every aspect of the inspection. No vague summaries, no glossed-over concerns.
Image-Heavy Documentation Every significant finding is photographed and captioned clearly. You will see exactly what we saw, exactly where we saw it.
Clear Plain English Captions No jargon. No technical language designed to confuse. Every image and finding is explained in straightforward terms anyone can understand.
Identified Risks Explained Clearly We do not just flag issues, we tell you what they mean in practical terms. What is minor. What needs attention. What could cost you.
Real, Down to Earth Advice Our job is to give you honest insight, not to protect anyone's interests but yours.
Follow-Up Phone Consultation Once you have read the report, we will walk you through it personally. You can ask questions, get clarity, and make your decision with confidence.
No jargon. No fluff. Just honest insight.
The Inspection Process
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Get in touch and we will arrange a time that works around your purchase timeline. We understand property moves quickly, so we work efficiently.
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We attend the property and conduct a thorough, methodical assessment. This is not a walk-through. We use robotic camera technology and advanced tools to access areas other inspectors cannot reach.
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Using penetrative moisture testing and thermal assessment, we investigate beyond the surface. If there is a problem hiding in the walls, the ceiling, or the subfloor, we will find it.
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Your report is prepared with full documentation, clear photography, and plain English explanations. Typically delivered within 24 to 48 hours of the inspection.
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We call you personally to walk through the findings. You get direct access to the consultant who carried out the inspection, not a call centre.
How Much Does a Building Consultants Report Cost?
Building Consultants Report: $977
* Note: This price applies to a standard residential property in the Canterbury region. If the property falls outside this scope (for example due to size, complexity, location, or access requirements), we will advise you before the inspection if an adjusted fee applies.
This includes everything. There are no hidden costs, no add-ons, and no surprises on the invoice.
What is included:
Full written report with image documentation
Penetrative moisture and weathertightness testing
Robotic camera investigation where required
Clear plain English findings and risk explanations
Follow-up phone consultation with your inspector
Property problems do not announce themselves. A thorough investigation at this stage costs a fraction of what the wrong decision could set you back. Against the price of a home, $977 is not an expense. It is protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A standard building inspection is typically a visual overview carried out by a single inspector. A Building Consultants Report is a deeper, investigative assessment designed to find what a standard inspection misses.
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Yes. A vendor supplied report is commissioned by the seller. Our report is commissioned by you, carried out independently, and written with your interests in mind. The two are not interchangeable.
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Unlike surface moisture scanning, penetrative testing measures moisture levels within the building materials themselves. This is the most reliable way to detect leaky home issues and weathertightness failures that are not yet visible to the eye.
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Most inspections take between two and four hours depending on the size and complexity of the property. We do not rush the process.
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We call you personally to walk through the findings. You get direct access to the consultant who carried out the inspection, not a call centre.
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A Site 2 licence is a New Zealand building licence that authorises oversight of all major trades on a construction site, including plumbing, electrical, gas, plastering, and building work. It represents a significantly higher level of qualification than most building inspectors hold.
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Absolutely. First home buyers are often the most at risk of inheriting a problem property. This service was built with that in mind.
Why Buyers Trust Cavity Critter
We have built our reputation on one thing: telling buyers the truth about a property, regardless of what anyone else wants to hear.
Our inspectors bring years of hands-on experience to every assessment. We invest in advanced technology because we believe a thorough job requires the right tools. Our reports are image-heavy, clearly written, and built for real people making real decisions under pressure.
We are not affiliated with any real estate agency, developer, or vendor. When you hire Cavity Critter, you get an honest assessment from someone whose only interest is yours.
Don't Gamble on a Surface-Level Inspection
Buying a property without a thorough investigation is a risk that can cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix. Problems hidden behind cladding, inside walls, or under floors do not show up on a standard walkthrough. By the time they show up in your life, you already own them.
If you want an honest, unbiased, in-depth Building Consultants Report, Cavity Critter delivers.
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“We’ve been amazed by the clarity of the photos and video taken by Cavity Critter remote control buggy. The Buggy easily traversed the rubble and liquefaction under our house to fully inspect every pile and capture it all on film. The level of damage and repairs required are clear for all to see”