Builder background checks
Builder background checks in NZ before you sign.
Send us the builder, company, owner, brand, website, or NZBN you want checked. We will use that starting point to review public-record signals and homeowner discussion that may be relevant to your decision.
What we check
Practical due diligence, written for homeowners.
The aim is not to hand out star ratings or make a legal finding. It is to gather the signals a homeowner should understand before making a high-value building decision.
Company identity
Trading names, legal names, websites, and basic company details.
Director context
Director names, related entities, and details worth checking before you sign.
Public-record signals
Company status, registration clues, and insolvency or liquidation checks.
LBP checks
Licensed building practitioner signals where they are relevant to the project.
Homeowner discussion
Current and historical discussion that may give useful context.
Questions to ask
A practical list of follow-up questions for the builder, lawyer, or adviser.
Send the details you have
Use a builder name, company, owner, website, franchise, or NZBN.
We confirm the scope by email
We check the details, clarify anything missing, and confirm the next step.
You receive a homeowner-readable check summary
The output focuses on signals, questions, and context rather than star ratings.
What this is not
A check is context, not a verdict.
A background check does not replace legal advice, a building inspection, contract review, or your own decision-making. It helps you understand names, records, discussion, and questions that may matter before you commit.
Request a check
Tell us who you want checked.
Use whatever details you have: builder name, company, owner, trading name, franchise, website, or NZBN. Phone is optional.
Before you submit
- Your request is private and is not published as a discussion.
- We do not contact the builder unless that is agreed with you first.
- Any price, timing, or extra scope is confirmed before paid work begins.
FAQ
Builder background check questions
What is a builder background check?
A builder background check brings together public-record signals, licence context, company details, homeowner discussion, and practical follow-up questions. It is due-diligence context, not a legal finding or recommendation.
When should I request a builder check?
Request one before signing a building contract, paying a deposit, or choosing between quotes. It is also useful when you have found a discussion thread and want help putting the details in context.
Can you check a trading name or franchise brand?
Yes. You can send a trading name, legal company name, owner name, franchise brand, website, or NZBN. The first step is usually working out which person or legal company sits behind the name you have.
Is the request published on Builder Review NZ?
No. A background-check request is private and is not published as a discussion. Public right-of-reply and correction pathways are separate from private report requests.