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Residential & commercial, nationwide

Building inspections you can rely on.

Independent, thorough inspections — helping homeowners, businesses and property investors across New Zealand make confident decisions.

Trusted by buyers, sellers, owners & commercial clients
What we do

Inspections for every kind of building

A quick look at the most requested services — see the full range on the services page.

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Commercial inspections

Condition assessments for offices, retail, industrial and government buildings.

Pre-purchase inspections

Know exactly what you're buying before you sign — clear, jargon-free reports.

Pre-sale inspections

Fix issues before they cost you at negotiation and sell with confidence.

Moisture & healthy homes

Non-invasive moisture testing and NZ Healthy Homes assessments.

Specialist services

Council, consenting & weathertightness

Specialist support for tricky building situations, compliance questions and moisture-related risk.

Council & consenting

Independent building inspections and reports to support council applications, code compliance and consenting disputes — clear, plain-English documentation that helps you move forward.

Weathertightness & leak detection

Specialist leak detection and weathertightness assessments for leaky homes, monolithic cladding and risk-prone building designs.

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Commercial & government

Protect your commercial investment

From offices and retail to industrial, warehouse and public buildings, SolveIt delivers independent commercial inspections that help you manage risk and negotiate with confidence.

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Why inspect

Why get a building inspection?

Whether you're buying, selling or managing property, an independent inspection protects your decision — and your wallet.

Avoid costly surprises

Find expensive defects before they become your problem.

Negotiate with confidence

Use an independent report to renegotiate or request repairs.

Total peace of mind

Know the true condition before you make the call.

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How it works

01

Get in touch

Call or message Chris to book a time that suits you.

02

On-site inspection

A thorough, methodical inspection of the whole property.

03

Clear report

A detailed photo report delivered within 24–48 hours.

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About SolveIt

Local knowledge, honest advice

SolveIt is owned and run by Chris Phayer, a Tauranga-based inspector who knows the region's homes, climate and common issues inside out. No sales pressure — just straight answers so you can make the right call.

  • Independent & impartial reporting
  • Detailed photos and plain-English findings
  • Fast turnaround, flexible booking
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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

A few of the questions we hear most — find more on each service page.

Ready to book your inspection?

Get in touch with Chris today for a no-obligation chat about your property.

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