Services

Pre-Sale & Pre-Purchase Inspections

A pre-purchase electrical inspection checks the safety and condition of a property's electrical system before you buy or sell. Standard re-wiring costs run upwards of $15,000 including GST, so knowing the state of the wiring before settlement protects buyers, and certification up front keeps sales moving for vendors. eCertify carries out pre-purchase and pre-sale inspections across Auckland.
Pre-purchase electrical inspection of a property's wiring

Buying or selling a property in Auckland?

Buyers: make sure the electrical system you're buying is safe and in good condition. Standard re-wiring costs are upwards of $15,000 including GST. Make sure you're aware now, instead of after settlement. A written report from a registered inspector also gives you real leverage in negotiations.

Sellers: eliminate roadblocks in the sale and purchase process and give prospective buyers peace of mind about the safety of their new home.

Why vendors get out in front of it

For new home purchases, many insurance firms will now require electrical certification prior to issuing cover. This can cause major problems, as finance is typically dependent on insurance cover being in place. We've seen this:

  • Hold up the sale and purchase process
  • Prevent prospective purchasers from making an offer
  • Cause sale and purchase agreements to fall through
  • Restrict the pool of prospective buyers at auction, resulting in lower sale prices

Booking a pre-sale inspection and certification before listing removes the issue entirely.

What you get

A thorough inspection of the property's electrical installation by a qualified, licensed inspector, a comprehensive written report, and clear solutions with costs for any remedial work required. Where the installation is safe and compliant, eCertify can issue certification on the day, anywhere in Auckland.

Read this before you book

A building report does not test the wiring. Our guide to buying or selling a house in Auckland explains what an electrical inspection adds, and when in the process to book it.