Healthy Homes Assessment Christchurch
A practical inspection and written Healthy Homes Report covering all five standards, with a heating-capacity calculation and clear recommendations where work is required.
$160 + GST per dwelling/report
Reports are typically provided within 24 hours of the inspection.
Know where your property stands.
MRPS assesses rental properties against the five Healthy Homes standards: heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping. After the inspection you receive a written Healthy Homes Report recording what we found.
The report identifies which areas meet the applicable requirements, any issues found during the inspection, remediation that may be required, and the required heating capacity for the main living area.
The report records what we observed on the day of the inspection. It is not legal advice, and responsibility for meeting the standards stays with the landlord. For the current requirements, see the official government guidance on the Tenancy Services Healthy Homes website.
What the Healthy Homes assessment covers
We review each of the five Healthy Homes standards on site and record the findings item by item, with photographs taken during the inspection.
The inspection is visual and non-invasive. Areas that cannot be safely accessed are recorded as limitations, and applicable exemptions are noted where relevant.
Heating
We assess the fixed heating in the main living area and complete the heating-capacity calculation, recording the installed heating output against the required capacity.
Insulation
We inspect ceiling and underfloor insulation where it can be safely accessed, recording the observed condition and available information such as R-values.
Ventilation
We review openable windows and doors in the living areas and bedrooms, and the kitchen and bathroom extraction or ventilation.
Moisture ingress and drainage
We review visible guttering, downpipes, drainage and moisture risks, and whether an enclosed subfloor has a ground moisture barrier where required. This is not a structural or weathertightness inspection.
Draught stopping
We check for unreasonable visible gaps or holes in walls, ceilings, windows, floors and doors that could cause noticeable draughts, and for unused open fireplaces.
Access and exemptions recorded
Areas that cannot be safely accessed are recorded in the report, along with applicable exemptions where relevant. Concealed areas are not inspected.
Smoke-alarm check included
Alongside the five standards, we check the smoke alarms in the property and record the results in your Healthy Homes Report. This is an additional check and is not one of the five Healthy Homes standards.
The check is visual and functional only. It is not an electrical inspection or a specialist certification of the alarms.
Visual inspection
Each smoke alarm is visually inspected, and observations about its positioning are noted.
Functional test
The basic operation of each alarm is tested.
Results recorded
The results of the smoke-alarm check are recorded in your Healthy Homes Report.
Decibel testing not included
Smoke-alarm sound levels are not measured in decibels.
What you receive
You receive a written Healthy Homes Report with photographic evidence, item-by-item findings and clear compliant or non-compliant results for the areas assessed. The report records the heating-capacity information, observations across the five standards, smoke-alarm checks, identified issues and any inspection limitations.
1. Findings for each of the five Healthy Homes standards.
2. The heating-capacity calculation for the main living area.
3. Issues identified during the inspection.
4. Recommended remediation where required.
5. Smoke-alarm visual and functional check results.
Reports are typically supplied within 24 hours of the inspection. Access limitations and applicable exemptions are recorded where relevant. The report records the property as found on the inspection date. It is not a certificate and does not guarantee the property will remain compliant after that date.
PRICING
Simple, fixed assessment pricing.
ASSESSMENT
$160 + GST per dwelling/report
Includes the property inspection and one Healthy Homes Report. Pricing is per dwelling and report generated, so if two separate dwellings on the same lot each need their own report, each is charged at $160 + GST.
TRAVEL
Up to 60 km return travel included
The standard price includes up to 60 km of total return travel, measured from 97 Rutherford Street, Woolston, Christchurch. Any kilometres above the included 60 km are charged at the current standard IRD mileage rate.
If work is required
Where the report identifies remediation that may be required, MRPS can provide a separate quote for the work. Remediation pricing is separate from the assessment price, and you are not required to use MRPS for remediation work.
Depending on what is needed, suitable work may be completed by our own team, with other appropriate trades coordinated where required. Related services include property maintenance, building & carpentry, painting and plastering.
We also work with property managers and provide commercial property maintenance across Christchurch.
After remediation is completed
If MRPS completes the identified remediation, we provide an updated Healthy Homes Report at no additional charge.
If you complete the work yourself, you can send us photographs of the completed work. Where the photographs clearly show the work has been completed, we can update the report at no additional charge. If they do not, we will let you know what else is needed before any return visit is arranged.
If you would like us to return to the property to reinspect the completed work, the reinspection fee is $90 + GST.
1. Book the assessment
Send the property address and your contact details through the enquiry form.
2. We inspect the property
MRPS reviews the five Healthy Homes standards, completes the heating-capacity calculation and performs the visual and functional smoke-alarm check.
3. Receive your Healthy Homes Report
The written report is typically provided within 24 hours and records the findings and any work identified.
4. Arrange remediation if required
MRPS can provide a separate quote and complete or coordinate suitable remediation work.
WHO IT'S FOR
Healthy Homes assessments for Christchurch properties
Christchurch is our primary service area. Properties elsewhere in Canterbury can also be assessed, subject to the travel terms above.
01.
LANDLORDS & OWNERS.
For landlords and homeowners who want a clear written record of where a property stands against the five standards.
02.
PREPARING A RENTAL.
For people preparing a home to become a rental, so any work required can be identified before tenants move in.
03.
MANAGED RENTALS.
For property managers and commercial organisations responsible for residential rental portfolios.
Frequently asked questions.
How much does a Healthy Homes assessment cost?
The assessment costs $160 + GST per dwelling/report. This includes the inspection, heating-capacity calculation and written Healthy Homes Report. Up to 60 km of total return travel is included, with any additional kilometres charged at the current standard IRD mileage rate.
What does the Healthy Homes assessment cover?
We review the five Healthy Homes standards: heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping. The assessment also includes the heating-capacity calculation for the main living area and a visual and functional smoke-alarm check.
How quickly will I receive the report?
Reports are typically supplied within 24 hours of the inspection.
Do you check smoke alarms?
Yes. Each smoke alarm is visually inspected and its basic operation is tested, and the results are recorded in the report. Decibel sound-level testing is not included.
Can MRPS complete the work identified in the report?
We can provide a separate quote for remediation work. Depending on what is required, we may complete the work through our own team or coordinate other appropriate trades. You are not required to use MRPS for remediation.
Is the report a Healthy Homes certificate?
No. You receive a Healthy Homes Report recording the assessment findings on the inspection date. It is not a government certificate and does not guarantee compliance. For the official requirements, see the Tenancy Services Healthy Homes guidance.
What happens after remediation is completed?
If MRPS completes the work, we provide an updated report at no additional charge. If you complete the work, we can update the report at no additional charge where your photographs clearly show it has been completed. If you would like us to return to reinspect the work, the fee is $90 + GST.
What if there are two dwellings on one property?
Pricing is per dwelling/report. If two separate dwellings on the same lot each need their own report, each is charged at $160 + GST.
Do you cover properties outside Christchurch?
Yes, we cover Canterbury. The price includes up to 60 km of total return travel, measured from 97 Rutherford Street, Woolston, Christchurch. Kilometres above that are charged at the current standard IRD mileage rate.