Your builder’s report lists the problems.
We tell you what they cost.
Every item in your pre-purchase report priced by a Master Builder and our QS, in two working days. Know what you’re taking on before you go unconditional.
The fee comes off your contract if we do the work within 12 months.
“The quality of the workmanship was top-notch and they completed our bungalow renovation on time and on budget.”
House of the Year Gold 2025 & 2026Registered Master Builder · 10-year guarantee500+ Auckland projects since 20145 reasons to price your builder’s report before you buy
Your report lists problems, not prices
A builder’s report tells you what is wrong. It does not tell you what fixing it costs, and that is the number you need. We price every item as a low–high range.
Find the deal-breakers before your deadline
Each item is marked urgent, soon or cosmetic, so a $500 fix stops looking like a $50,000 one. Short on time? Next-working-day delivery is $299.
Priced by people who build it
A Master Builder and our QS price your report from 500+ Auckland jobs we have actually built, not from a price book.
Something real to negotiate with
You get one page you can put in front of the vendor’s agent, with priced items instead of “the report mentions some issues”.
It costs nothing if we do the work
Buy the house and hire us within 12 months and every dollar comes off your contract. Not ready to pay? Check prices yourself with our free Instant Estimate.
Fee credited in full
Priced by the people who build it
Master Builders House of the Year: Regional Gold 2025 and 2026, Category Winner 2026.
A Licensed Building Practitioner, a quantity surveyor and our designer work under one roof. Our rates come from 500+ Auckland renovation and repair jobs, not a price book.
What our customers say
“We especially appreciated the direct communication with Simon. He is a good man — honest, reliable, and easy to work with.”
“The quality of the workmanship was top-notch and they completed our bungalow renovation on time and on budget.”
“Simon made the planning and building process easy… It was a project that was on time and budget.”
“The communication was clear, the timeline was realistic, and the quality of the work speaks for itself.”
“We have used the services of Add Value Renovations twice over three years… any issues that arose were dealt with promptly and professionally.”
“Your expertise, combined with your genuine care for our project, made the entire process smooth and stress-free.”
Instant Estimate, a desktop service, or a Price Check?
| Our free Instant Estimate | Desktop-only report service | AVR Report Price Check | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A first ballpark before you have a report | A written summary of the report | Deciding whether to buy, and at what price |
| Who prices it | Our online calculator, from your answers | Often not named | A Master Builder and a QS |
| Every item in your report | No, one range for the whole project | Yes | Yes, urgent / soon / cosmetic |
| Built from real jobs | Yes, our Auckland job data | Not stated | 500+ Auckland projects, checked by a person |
| Someone can visit | No | No | Yes, $449 |
| Cost to you | Free, online in minutes | Around $200–$320 | $199, credited if we build |
Building Report Price Check
- Every item in your report priced as a low–high range
- Marked urgent, soon or cosmetic, with the trade it needs
- What the report could not see, and what that could mean
- One page to take into your negotiation
The fee comes off your contract if you buy the house and we do the work within 12 months.
Check prices yourself with our free Instant Estimate.
Self-service: answer a few questions online and get a ballpark range in minutes, from our Auckland job data.
Pre-purchase site visit · $449
Up to an hour on site with your report, then a written price update within two working days. We book it through the agent. What you paid for any AVR report on this house comes off, up to $199. No travel charge. Credited if we build.
Questions buyers ask
Is this a building inspection?
No. We price the report your inspector wrote. If you want us to look ourselves, add the $449 site visit.
Is it a quote?
No. Each item is a low–high range, so you know what you are taking on. A fixed price comes after a site visit and a proper scope.
What do I need to send?
Your builder’s report. The listing, floor plan, LIM or council property file help if you have them.
What if I don’t buy the house?
The fee covers the work we did. If you buy this house or another one and we do the work within 12 months, it comes off your contract.
Do you cover my area?
Yes. Price Checks and site visits cover all of Auckland, including Rodney and Franklin, with no travel charge.