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Weathertightness

Meet the Bank's Requirements

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Weathertightness

A Comprehensive Weathertightness Report to meet Bank Requirements

Some banks require a Weathertightness Report due to the era a home is built in, or the type of construction method.
Not every inspector is a Weathertightness Specialist, so choosing the right inspector is critical to ensuring the report you receive is accepted by your bank.

At SMART, we have Lead Inspector Mark van Beers who ticks all the boxes!

  • Registered Building Inspector (NZIBI)
  • Weathertightness Specialist (NZIBI)
  • Licensed Building Practitioner
  • Trade Certified Builder (for over 25 years)
  • Certified Infrared Thermographer
  • Methamphetamine Sampling Technician
  • Executive Committee Member of the New Zealand Institute of 
Building Inspectors (NZIBI)
  • Well established and has been operating as an independent 
building inspector in Queenstown since 2009

This means you can trust that our weathertightness reports will meet your Bank’s requirements.

Inspection Includes:

Tick Exterior inspection of entire building envelope

Tick Cladding type and construction method (cavity / no cavity)

Tick Thermal imaging on interior of external walls

Tick Capacitance moisture testing on interior of external walls

Tick Overall condition including cracks, gaps, damage or poor details where water ingress could occur

Tick Comprehensive written report provided within 48 hours (photos included)

Tick Follow-up discussion if required

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Tick Additional Information

• Report is completed by a Weathertightness Specialist
• Report encompasses NZS 4306:2005
• Professional Indemnity Insurance policy number provided
• Non invasive moisture testing is undertaken in each room in multiple locations
• Commentary on whether moisture readings are low, moderate or high.
• Information provided on equipment used for moisture testing
• Date of construction clearly stated
• Recommended remediation or further action needed if required

The cost of a weathertightness report with Smart Inspections starts from $1,250 + gst

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With over 25 years practical experience in the building industry, we know our experience, attention to detail and reporting system can be matched by no other.