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Why choose book a builder?
Not every inspector is keen to crawl a 400sqm subfloor… but that’s where the real issues hide. This property had a large, tight subfloor space — the kind many inspectors would be tempted to avoid or only partially check. At Book a Builder, we do things differently. 🛠️ Overalls on 🔦 Lights on 👷♂️ Builder’s eye engaged Because what’s under the house matters just as much as what you can see above it. As a qualified builder and BOINZ-accredited building surveyor, I know exact

Alex Willis
Feb 231 min read


New Build Issues
🪟 When “new build” doesn’t mean “no problems” 😅 You’d think a brand-new house would be flawless… but today I inspected a new build and found a non-opening window installed upside down 🙃 Yes — the drainage slots are now at the top! Not ideal when it rains… unless the plan was to water the insulation 💦 Just another reminder why even new homes need a proper inspection — building mistakes happen more often than you’d think. If you’re buying new (or near-new), get it checked p

Alex Willis
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Hidden leaks
🔍 You’d Never Notice It… But We Did! 💧 On a recent pre-purchase inspection in Auckland, we found a tap leaking from the waste —a...

Alex Willis
Jul 21, 20251 min read
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