Building inspections by a Chartered Building Surveyor in Auckland & Waikato

Castlebridge Surveys provides independent building inspections, pre-purchase reports, new build inspections, weathertightness risk assessment, moisture testing and building surveying consultancy for residential and commercial property, including commercial buildings and multi-unit apartment due diligence. Nick Roberts, a Chartered Building Surveyor and registered NZIBS member, leads the service for property purchasers, owners and professionals in Auckland and Waikato.

For an existing home purchase, start with a pre-purchase inspection. For a new home nearing handover, discuss a new construction inspection. Water ingress concerns may need moisture testing or a weathertightness investigation. Complex defects, remediation and disputes may require surveying consultancy. Nick confirms the scope for your property.

Yes. Building report, builder’s report and pre-purchase inspection are common names for the same thing: an inspection of a property’s visible condition before you buy. Castlebridge reports are prepared by Nick Roberts, a Chartered Building Surveyor, with the scope agreed for your property.

Yes. A new construction inspection gives you an independent view of the accessible parts of a new home before handover or settlement, so you can raise visible defects and workmanship concerns with your builder or developer. Share the expected completion date when you enquire.

Yes. Moisture testing helps assess signs of water ingress, vulnerable cladding junctions and leaky-home risk. Nick explains what the readings can and can’t establish, and whether a more detailed weathertightness investigation is needed. Any invasive testing is agreed with the owner first.

Fees are quoted for each property. They depend on its size, age, construction and access, and on the scope you need, such as a pre-purchase inspection alone or with moisture testing. Share the address, building type, any specific concerns and your decision deadline, and Nick will confirm the inspection, fee and reporting timeframe before you book.

It depends on the property and the agreed scope. Tell Nick your conditional date or auction deadline when you enquire, and he’ll confirm when the inspection can take place and when your report will be ready before you book.

Castlebridge primarily serves Auckland and Waikato, including Hamilton. Coverage includes North, East, South and West Auckland, including Franklin. Projects in Northland, Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty, Nelson, Canterbury, Otago and Central Otago are also considered by arrangement and subject to availability. Send Nick the property address to discuss your location and availability. Any travel fees are discussed upfront.

Yes. Nick provides independent pre-purchase inspections, new build inspections and moisture testing for overseas buyers purchasing in Auckland and Waikato, including Active Investor Plus visa holders. Discuss the property and deadline directly with Nick. Visa eligibility and overseas investment consent should be confirmed separately with your licensed immigration adviser and New Zealand lawyer.

A visual inspection reports on accessible parts of a building within the agreed scope. Concealed construction, restricted access and conditions at the time can limit findings. Where the evidence warrants it, Nick recommends further investigation rather than treating a visual inspection as a guarantee.