Foundation condition report for homeowners, buyers, agents and property managers: measurements, photos, risk grade, repair options and budget costs, in one report.
Auckland · Since 2010 - The Foundation Report
Foundation concerns?
Get clear answers before they cost you thousands.
Not ready to book yet? Take the Free Foundation Health Check first.
Trusted by Auckland homeowners since 2010
Specialist vs General
A general building report
may not go far enough.
Building inspectors flag visible issues. We measure and photograph the foundations, grade the risk, outline repair options and costs, and tell you when an engineer is needed.
Think of a building inspector as a GP; when they refer you to a specialist, that’s us.
General Building Inspector
Identifies what’s visible
- Identifies visible cracks
- Notes general floor slope
- Flags “potential” movement
- Recommends “further investigation”
The Foundation Report
Records what we find
- Origin of movement analysis
- Detailed floor-level survey
- Risk grading – Green to Black
- Remediation pathways & budget costs
The Report
The Foundation Report
One clear, documented record of the foundations to help you plan before you buy, sell, repair or negotiate.
Recommended for Property Decisions
The Foundation Report
$995 + GST
To know the truth, before you spend $20k-$200k on repairs you may not need, or buy a house with hidden movement.
For buyers, owners, agents and property managers where movement may affect value or a negotiation.
WHATS INCLUDED
For homeowners, or when a professional has suggested a specialist look at visible concerns.
- On-site assessment by one of our foundation specialists
- Full floor-level survey with annotated floor plan
- Risk grading – Green, Amber, Red or Black, with the signs we observed
- Remediation pathways with multiple options, prioritised by urgency
- Budget cost ranges for repair, real numbers from a team that does the work
- Identification of visible defects
- Clear, structured report with annotated photos
- Practical maintenance and risk mitigation guidance
- Written report with photos, annotations and structured executive summary
- 5 working day standard turnaround or sooner, priority options below
Owner-occupiers, no transaction context
Free Foundation Evaluation vs The Foundation Report
Our Free Foundation Evaluation is a verbal assessment backed up with a fixed quote for owners who want to understand the condition of their home. The Foundation Report differs in that it is a written, floor-levelled, risk-graded record of what we measured and photographed. It uses formal onsite survey work and a consistent, documented method.
If you own your home, the property isn’t on the market, and you’re not dealing with insurance, an agent, a lawyer or a LIM flag, the Free Evaluation may suit you. It runs in two steps, so we don’t waste your time:
Step one – Complete our contact form, upload a few photos, and provide a short description of what you’re seeing. We’ll check to see if we can help.
Step two – If we can, we’ll arrange a site visit at no charge. We’ll walk the property with you, share our verbal opinion on the day, then provide a fixed quote for any repair work.
The Foundation Report Method
The FOUND
Assessment Framework
Every Foundation Report follows our five-stage survey process, developed from over a decade of experience in Auckland foundation repair work.
F
Floor levels & foundation evidence
O
Origin of movement
U
Urgency & risk
N
Next-step remediation pathway
D
Dollar exposure
Inside the Foundation Report
What we actually assess.
Three things we look at on every property: physical signs, site and drainage factors, and what the findings mean for next steps.
Physical Signs
- Visible cracking, distortion and movement indicators
- Floor-level variation surveys (Tier 2)
- Subfloor and foundation condition where accessible
Environmental Factors
- Drainage, surface water and retaining wall influence
- Settlement, subsidence or differential movement
- Moisture, rot or timber deterioration
Advisory Outcomes
- Possible contributing factors observed
- Remediation pathway guidance
- Budget cost exposure (Tier 2)
Clear Verdict
Our Foundation Risk
Grading System.
Every Foundation Report ends with a simple risk grade to help you decide whether to repair, monitor or get engineering advice.
Green
Low foundation concern. Routine maintenance recommended.
Amber
Manageable concern. Active monitoring or staged repair.
Red
Significant concern. Remediation recommended.
Black
Critical concern. Get a Chartered Professional Engineer’s advice before any work.
Turnaround Options
Fast-track your decisions.
When you’re navigating a purchase deadline, negotiation, or a time-critical situation, we can move at the pace you need.
Standard
5 days
Included
Suitable for most homeowner and management situations.
Priority
2 days
+$500 + GST
For purchase decisions, negotiations, or upcoming deadlines.
Urgent
24 hours
+$1,000 + GST
Highly time-critical situations. Subject to scheduling availability.
Why Grace
Built on real repair experience, not just inspection theory.
Most foundation reports come from inspectors who don’t fix anything. Ours come from the team that does.
2010
Year founded, Auckland’s foundation specialists for over 15 years
1,500+
Auckland properties assessed
LBP
Licensed Building Practitioners in foundation work
10yr
Warranty on council-consented work
Frequently Asked
Questions we hear
most often.
A building inspection is useful for assessing the general condition of the property. A Foundation Report is for situations where cracks, uneven floors, subsidence, drainage issues, settlement, or foundation movement could affect value, repair costs, or a purchase decision.
Yes. The Foundation Report is designed to help buyers, sellers, and agents understand the likely seriousness, repair pathway and financial exposure before negotiations are finalised.
No. It is a foundation condition report from a foundation repair specialist, not an engineering assessment or structural opinion. Where we see signs that need engineering, geotechnical or consent input, the report says so and recommends a Chartered Professional Engineer.
Floor levels are included in The Foundation Report. They are not included in the Free Foundation Evaluation unless separately agreed.
Yes. If repairs are required, Grace can prepare a remediation scope, provide pricing and complete the works where suitable.
Standard turnaround is 5 working days. Priority options are available subject to scheduling and property access.
The report notes where monitoring, drainage maintenance or smaller repairs may be options to discuss, and where an engineer should be consulted first.
Need clarity before you
buy, sell or repair?
Book a foundation report: measurements, photos, risk grade, repair options and costs, usually within 24 hours of the visit.