DON’T BUY A DUD.
Know what to check before you sign
A builder's report is a great start — but it doesn't always cover the gas compliance, the pipework, or what's going on underground.
As registered Taranaki tradespeople with 14+ years on the tools, we know exactly what gets missed. This guide fills that gap, so you walk into every viewing knowing what to look for and what's worth a second opinion before you sign.
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The 20+ things to check before you go unconditional
INSIDE THE CHECKLISTThe guidance here comes from 14+ years in the trades as a certified plumber, gasfitter, drain layer, and roofer — and from our own property purchases, where we've learned first-hand just how expensive it is when you fail to check the things you should have checked.
20 checks ranked from cheapest to most expensive to fix
Red flag warnings for deal-breakers like Dux Quest & monolithic cladding
Plain-English explanations — no trade jargon
Written by certified experts - so you can take your tradie with you to every viewing
Hear It From the Tradie
Isaac's been a plumber, gas fitter, and drain layer for 14+ years. He's seen what happens when buyers go in blind. This checklist is what he checks in every property he gets asked to look at in New Plymouth and Taranaki — from minor to major.