The Property Inspectors Organization
Auckland based residential building inspection company operating since 2009, led by Licensed Building Practitioner Dane Robinson. Delivers pre-purchase and pre-sale building inspection reports, typically same day, to New Zealand Standard NZS 4306:2005.
- FOUNDED_BY Dane Robinson
- OFFERS Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
- OFFERS Pre-Sale Building Inspection
- OFFERS Same-Day Building Report
- COMPLIES_WITH NZS 4306:2005 Property Inspection Standard
- LOCATED_IN Highland Park, Auckland
- SERVES Auckland Region
- HOLDS $1,000,000 Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
- PARTNERS_WITH Duncan King Law
- PARTNERS_WITH Kiwibank
- PARTNERS_WITH Loan Market
- PARTNERS_WITH Roof Transformation
- PARTNERS_WITH Meth Xpert
- RELATES_TO Pre-Auction Building Inspection
- DESCRIBED_BY Independent Building Inspector
“The property inspectors have been carrying out pre-purchase inspections in Auckland since 2009. They're qualified, knowledgeable and put your needs first.”
↑ back to index“Uncover major faults and structural defects before you buy or sell. The Property Inspectors deliver clear, trusted reports.”
Dane Robinson Person
Licensed Building Practitioner (Site Management and Carpentry) and founder of The Property Inspectors. Holds a Trade Certificate in Glazing (2008) and previously worked in site and project management for large volume group home builders, overseeing close to 100 residential builds before founding the inspection business in 2009.
- FOUNDER_OF The Property Inspectors
- WORKS_AT The Property Inspectors
- HOLDS Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP)
- USES Property Inspector's Equipment
- DESCRIBED_BY Independent Building Inspector
“Licensed Building Practitioner holding the classes of site management and carpentry.”
“Dane has overseen close to 100 builds, ranging from standalone houses, terraced houses, and three-level walk-up apartments, from conception through civil works to client handover.”
↑ back to index“Who carries out the inspection? Dane Robinson, a qualified and experienced inspector who provides practical insights about findings and their implications.”
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Service
A visual, non-invasive assessment of a residential property before purchase, covering structural condition, weathertightness, moisture and building material issues. Used by buyers to negotiate price, budget for future repairs, or decide whether to proceed with a purchase.
- OFFERED_BY The Property Inspectors
- RELATES_TO Pre-Sale Building Inspection
- COMPLIES_WITH NZS 4306:2005 Property Inspection Standard
- INCLUDES Moisture Testing
- RELATES_TO Weathertightness (Leaky Homes, NZ)
- PRODUCES Same-Day Building Report
- INCLUDES Property Inspector's Equipment
- RELATES_TO Pre-Auction Building Inspection
- RELATES_TO Character Home (Pre-1940s) Inspection Considerations
- RELATES_TO New Build Inspection
- RELATES_TO Hidden Costs of Undetected Defects
“An in-depth, visual assessment of a home or building before you buy it, identifying current issues, future problems, and value-add opportunities.”
↑ back to index“Know what you are buying into and bargain on a lower sale price by identifying major defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value.”
Pre-Sale Building Inspection Service
A pre-listing inspection for property sellers, carried out before a home goes to market, to identify defects and maintenance issues so the owner can address them or set realistic price expectations.
- OFFERED_BY The Property Inspectors
- RELATES_TO Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
- COMPLIES_WITH NZS 4306:2005 Property Inspection Standard
- PRODUCES Same-Day Building Report
“Know the true condition of your home and uncover major faults that might reduce the sale price.”
↑ back to index“The report points out parts of the house that need work before selling.”
Same-Day Building Report Service
The written inspection report delivered to the client on the same day as the physical inspection in most cases, presented in plain language with photographs and clear descriptions of findings.
- PRODUCED_BY The Property Inspectors
- RELATES_TO Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
- RELATES_TO Pre-Sale Building Inspection
“A detailed written report on the same day as your inspection in most cases.”
“Written in plain language with logical formatting, including photographs and clear descriptions to help explain findings.”
“The inspection was performed on the arranged day and at the arranged time. We had our full report by the end of the day.”
“A typical inspection will look at areas such as exterior cladding and wall linings, roofing, gutters, downpipes and flashings, foundations, piles and subfloor areas where accessible, internal walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows.”
↑ back to index“Most pre-purchase inspections are non-invasive. That means we do not cut into walls, pull up flooring, or remove cladding. We work with what we can see and access on the day.”
Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) Credential
A statutory licensing scheme under the New Zealand Building Act 2004 that recognises building practitioners as competent to carry out or supervise specified building work. Dane Robinson holds the Site Management and Carpentry LBP classes.
- HELD_BY Dane Robinson
“Licensed Building Practitioner holding the classes of site management and carpentry.”
↑ back to index“Ideally, you'd also want a Licensed Building Practitioner with strong experience in the building industry.”
NZS 4306:2005 Property Inspection Standard Standard
The New Zealand Standard for residential property inspection, setting out the scope and method for visual, non-invasive building inspections. The Property Inspectors states its reports are compliant with this standard.
- APPLIES_TO Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
- APPLIES_TO Pre-Sale Building Inspection
- FOLLOWED_BY The Property Inspectors
↑ back to index“Compliant with New Zealand Standard 4306.”
Highland Park, Auckland Place
The suburb in east Auckland, New Zealand where The Property Inspectors is based (PO Box 82400, Highland Park, Auckland 2143).
- PART_OF Auckland Region
- HOME_OF The Property Inspectors
↑ back to index“PO Box 82400, Highland Park, Auckland 2143.”
Auckland Region Place
The service area for The Property Inspectors. Residential building inspections are carried out across Auckland and surrounding suburbs.
- SERVED_BY The Property Inspectors
↑ back to index“The Property Inspectors focuses on residential properties in Auckland and surrounding suburbs.”
Duncan King Law Organization
Law firm partner recommended by The Property Inspectors for conveyancing and property legal advice, primary contact Kristine King.
- PARTNERS_WITH The Property Inspectors
↑ back to index“Trusted professionals we have worked with over the years.”
Kiwibank Organization
Bank partner recommended by The Property Inspectors for mortgage finance, primary contact Todd Dixon, Mobile Mortgage Manager.
- PARTNERS_WITH The Property Inspectors
↑ back to index“Elite local legal and finance advice to simplify your property journey.”
Loan Market Organization
Mortgage brokerage partner recommended by The Property Inspectors, primary contact Bruce Patten, Mortgage Broker.
- PARTNERS_WITH The Property Inspectors
↑ back to index“Mortgage brokerage services recommended as part of our trusted partner network.”
Roof Transformation Organization
Roofing services partner recommended by The Property Inspectors, primary contact Laine Dunn, for remedial roofing work identified during an inspection.
- PARTNERS_WITH The Property Inspectors
↑ back to index“Roofing services partner recommended to clients following inspection findings.”
Meth Xpert Organization
Methamphetamine contamination testing and remediation partner, Auckland Central franchise, primary contact Hamish Macdonald.
- PARTNERS_WITH The Property Inspectors
- OFFERS Methamphetamine Contamination Testing
↑ back to index“Methamphetamine testing and remediation services, Auckland Central franchise.”
Weathertightness (Leaky Homes, NZ) Concept
The capacity of a New Zealand building to keep out moisture. A recognised national issue following the leaky homes crisis of the late 1990s and 2000s. The Property Inspectors checks for weathertightness issues and moisture ingress as part of its reports.
- RELATES_TO Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
- RELATES_TO Moisture Testing
- RELATES_TO Hidden Costs of Undetected Defects
“Moisture testing with non-evasive moisture meters for leaky homes, identification of weather-tightness issues.”
↑ back to index“Avoid buyer errors with weathertightness checks.”
Moisture Testing Concept
Non-invasive moisture meter readings taken during a building inspection to detect water ingress and identify weathertightness risk before it becomes a structural problem.
- PART_OF Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
- RELATES_TO Weathertightness (Leaky Homes, NZ)
- RELATES_TO Property Inspector's Equipment
↑ back to index“Moisture testing with non-evasive moisture meters for leaky homes.”
Methamphetamine Contamination Testing Concept
Testing for methamphetamine residue in a residential property, referred by The Property Inspectors to its partner Meth Xpert when contamination is a concern.
- OFFERED_BY Meth Xpert
- RELATES_TO Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
↑ back to index“Methamphetamine testing and remediation services, Auckland Central franchise.”
$1,000,000 Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance Concept
The professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover held by The Property Inspectors, in line with NZS 4306:2005.
- HELD_BY The Property Inspectors
↑ back to index“$1,000,000 Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.”
Pre-Auction Building Inspection Service
A pre-purchase inspection timed and booked to fit an auction campaign, so the buyer has a written report and a clear walk-away point before bidding. The Property Inspectors recommends booking 10 to 7 days before auction for the most flexibility.
- RELATES_TO Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
- OFFERED_BY The Property Inspectors
“A clear pre-auction plan, including a proper pre-auction building inspection report, makes all the difference. When you know what you are buying, what it might cost to fix, and what your walk-away point is, the auction stops feeling like a gamble.”
↑ back to index“Around 10 to 7 days before auction: best time to book for flexibility. Around 5 to 3 days before auction: last comfortable window. Inside 48 hours: risky, as there is little time to act on the report.”
Independent Building Inspector Concept
A building inspector who answers only to the client, with no sales agenda or referral relationship to the vendor or agent, reducing the chance that serious issues are downplayed or skipped over. Positioned by The Property Inspectors as core to how Dane Robinson operates.
- DESCRIBES The Property Inspectors
- DESCRIBES Dane Robinson
“An independent building inspector in Auckland answers only to you, the client. That reduces the chance that serious issues will be downplayed or skipped over.”
↑ back to index“There is no sales agenda, no quiet pressure to make the deal work, and no attempt to gloss over worrying signs.”
Character Home (Pre-1940s) Inspection Considerations Concept
Issues specific to inspecting older Auckland character homes and villas built before 1940, including original wiring and scrim wall linings, that a standard inspection needs to check for.
- RELATES_TO Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
“Old wiring is a major fire hazard. If the wiring in the home is original, you may need to have it replaced before you can get insurance.”
↑ back to index“Scrim is a type of hessian sacking, which was commonly used in pre-1935 houses. Due to its flammable nature, this wall lining is seen as a significant fire risk.”
New Build Inspection Concept
A pre-purchase inspection carried out on a newly built home. The Property Inspectors argues that builder warranties such as the Master Build 10-Year Guarantee only cover specific items and only while the building company still exists, so an independent inspection is still worthwhile.
- RELATES_TO Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
“Master Build 10-Year Guarantee can give you comfort, it only covers specific items and only if the building company is still around.”
↑ back to index“Any home, even new ones, can have issues that you probably won't spot, but your registered property inspector will.”
Hidden Costs of Undetected Defects Concept
The financial risk of buying a property without an inspection: undetected defects such as leaky homes issues, faulty roofing, broken appliances, unstable handrails or problematic plumbing that surface as repair costs after settlement.
- RELATES_TO Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
- RELATES_TO Weathertightness (Leaky Homes, NZ)
“Leaky homes can cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix, and just aren't worth it.”
↑ back to index“Faulty roofing, broken home appliances, unstable handrails, and problematic plumbing are financial burdens that you really don't need.”
Property Inspector's Equipment Concept
The equipment Dane Robinson uses on inspections, including drones for hard-to-reach areas such as gutters and rooflines, professional-grade moisture meters, and hand tools such as a tape measure for checking balustrade heights and stair tread compliance.
- USED_BY Dane Robinson
- PART_OF Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
- RELATES_TO Moisture Testing
“Equipped with high-resolution cameras, drones have become a game changer for inspections, since they provide a bird's-eye view of a property, allowing inspectors to examine hard-to-reach areas like gutters, chimneys, steep slopes, and complex rooflines.”
“The Property Inspectors operate the Protec T660 and Protimeter Surveymaster, two professional-grade hand-held moisture meters, ideal for locating and measuring moisture problems in homes and building materials such as timber and gib board.”
↑ back to index“Dane will use his tape measure to check window and balustrade heights, to see if they need stays or fastenings and to check legal compliance, including stair tread depths in older homes.”