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How it works

From the first call to the written findings, this is what happens when you book a borer inspection, and who does each part.

Who carries out the inspection and any treatment?

The inspection and any treatment are done by an independent Auckland timber-pest operator who works with this site, and booking requests are sent to that operator directly. The inspector visits the property, records the findings and quotes any treatment in writing before it starts. Builder repairs to weakened timber are quoted separately by a builder, and only if you ask for that. The fee and what it covers are the same whichever part of Auckland the house is in.

Pale blue villa with a bay front and decorated verandah behind a white picket fence
Plate 1 A villa with a bay front and decorated verandah in Onehunga, Auckland. Photo: GPS 56, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What happens after you book?

Expect a call the same day, or early the next morning if you book late, to confirm the address, how to reach the roof space and subfloor, and any date you are working to, such as a condition date on a purchase. The inspector then visits, works through the timber and leaves you written findings for each area, with a quote only where treatment is needed.

  1. Call back

    During booking hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm.

  2. Inspection

    Roof space, subfloor, cladding and the items you raise. Mobile service: the inspector travels to the property, wherever it is in Auckland. There is no shopfront to visit.

  3. Written findings and quote

    Species, activity, timbers, moisture and any structural flag. Treatment, if any, is priced in writing first.

What does it cost, and is the fee credited?

The inspection costs $285 + GST. The fee is credited against the treatment if you go ahead with the recommended work through the same operator. If the findings show only old, inactive damage, nothing further is needed and the fee covers the visit and the written findings. Any treatment figure you see on this site is a published range; the inspector puts the actual price for your house in writing after the visit. Full detail is on the borer prices page.

Ready to book? Use the booking form or phone 09 801 2355.