Building Condition Report | Pre-Relocation & Relocatable Home Inspections
Smooth and Compliant House Relocation
What is a Building Condition Report?
A Building Condition Report (BCR) is an independent professional assessment of a building’s structural integrity, overall condition, and suitability for relocation or purchase. Whether you need a report for council consent to relocate a house, or you’re buying a relocated or relocatable home, The House Inspector delivers a thorough, clearly written report — on-site inspection with same-day delivery.
Who Needs a Building Condition Report?
Relocating a building?
All New Zealand councils require a Building Pre-Inspection Report before granting consent to relocate a structure. This report assesses whether the building is structurally sound enough to be moved and re-sited, and identifies any remedial work required before or after relocation.
Buying a relocated or relocatable home?
Pre-built, transportable, and previously relocated homes carry unique risks — foundation integrity, moisture ingress at junctions, structural movement from transport, and compliance gaps from the original consent. A BCR provides the due diligence a standard builders report may not fully address.
Pre-sale or landlord condition assessment?
A BCR gives a comprehensive snapshot of a building’s condition, maintenance backlog, and defect history, useful for setting expectations before listing, or for property managers maintaining a portfolio.
What’s Covered
- Structural integrity — framing, foundations, subfloor, and bearing walls
- Roof covering, framing, and drainage
- Exterior cladding and weathertightness
- Interior linings, floors, and ceilings
- Moisture and water ingress assessment
- Plumbing and electrical observations
- Evidence of previous movement, settlement, or transport damage
- Outstanding maintenance and recommended remedial work
- Suitability for relocation (where applicable)
All reports are produced in accordance with NZS 4306:2005 and are suitable for submission to council building consent departments.
Report Delivery
Inspection takes 1.5–3 hours on-site depending on size and complexity. The written report including photographs and findings is delivered the same day, typically within 2 hours of the inspection completing.
Pricing
Pricing is based on building size and complexity. Contact us for a fixed quote, we respond within one hour, 7 days, 8am–6pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a BCR and a standard builders report?
A builders report (NZS 4306) focuses on pre-purchase due diligence for a standard residential transaction. A BCR has a broader scope — it assesses structural suitability for a specific purpose (relocation, council consent, portfolio management) and uses documentation standards suited to council submission.
Do I need a BCR or a builders report for a relocatable home?
For a standard pre-purchase transaction, a builders report is the primary document. If the home has already been relocated, a Building Condition Report is recommended in addition to — or in place of — a standard report, as it addresses structural and moisture risks specific to relocation.
Can the report be used for council consent?
Yes. Our Building Condition Reports are written to meet council pre-inspection report requirements and are suitable for building consent applications.
How quickly can I get a report?
Same-day. We inspect and deliver the report the same day in most cases.
Talk to Us About a Building Condition Report
Call 0800 223 787 or enquire online. Available 7 days, 8am–6pm across Tauranga, the Bay of Plenty, and wider North Island by arrangement.
Written by Jason Nicholls — LBP, Certificate in Residential Inspections, Diploma in Building Surveying (14 modules completed, registration pending). In collaboration with Philip Browne, Registered Specialist Building Surveyor, FNZIQS, DipLaw. Last reviewed May 2026.