About
Book-A-Builder
Alex Willis | Property Inspections | Auckland
Alex Willis | Property Inspections | Auckland
Buying a home is a big deal and the last thing you want is to find out too late that you’ve bought a lemon. I’m Alex Willis, and at Book-A-Builder, I help you see the full picture with clear, builder-led property inspections across Auckland.
Buying a home isn’t just a big step, it’s a big responsibility.
And no one wants to find out later they’ve bought a lemon.
You’ve found a place you love. You’ve been to the open homes, talked to the bank, put in the offer… and now there’s one big thing standing between you and the keys - the building inspection.
It’s not just a box to tick for the mortgage. It’s your one real chance to understand what you’re actually buying.
The problem is, time’s tight. You’ve got maybe ten days to meet your conditions, and every day counts.
You don’t just need any property inspection report, you need it fast. More importantly, you need someone who can explain what’s in it. Like… is that crack in the cladding nothing, or is it going to turn into a $20,000 repair job?
I know what it’s like. I’ve missed out on homes myself because of what showed up in reports, LIMs, or body corp minutes. I know how frustrating the process can be.
That’s why I founded Book-A-Builder. To help buyers like you make clear, confident decisions with building reports that actually mean something.
My background’s not in clipboard inspections. It’s in building.
Not just an inspector. A builder who’s rebuilt what others walked away from.
I’m not your typical clipboard inspector. My background is hands-on. I started out on large renovations - everything from hospitality venues to high-end residential homes - before running my own renovation company for seven years.
I’ve pulled houses apart and put them back together again. So when I inspect a home, I don’t just see what’s there, I see how it’s been built, how it’s aged, and where problems are likely to show up. That’s the kind of insight you won’t get from someone who’s only worked on new builds.
As the owner of Book-A-Builder, I carry out every building inspection in Auckland’s North Shore myself. I check everything I can access, from the roof cavity to the subfloor, and if I can’t get to it, I’ll tell you why.
You’ll get a full report within 24 hours, complete with:
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Clear, plain-English explanations.
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Photos of everything I checked.
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A certificate for your bank if needed.
And if something’s unclear? Just book a call. I’ll explain what’s urgent, what’s cosmetic, and what you can plan to fix down the track.
Because at the end of the day, you deserve to feel confident when buying a home not left guessing about what’s behind the walls or under the floors.
Helping you buy with confidence.
My mission is simple:
To help home buyers protect their investment by providing fast, thorough property inspections done by a builder, so they don’t end up buying a lemon.
My values
1. Integrity first
I work for the buyer, not the agent. I never downplay serious issues or soften a report just to keep the sale moving.
2. Builder's eye for detail
I see what others miss because I’ve rebuilt what others walked away from.
I know how homes age because I’ve pulled them apart. I check the things that actually matter, not just tick boxes.
3. Speed without sacrifice
Buyers are on tight timeframes, so I deliver reports within 24 hours - clear, thorough, and useful for making decisions or negotiating.
4. Straight talk always
I call things as they are, with clear, direct explanations. You’ll know what’s worth paying attention to, what’s not a big deal, and what might cost you down the line.