Builder background checks
Before you sign, check the builder behind the quote.
For New Zealand homeowners comparing quotes, paying a deposit, or close to signing: send us the builder, company, owner, brand, website, or NZBN you want checked. We turn that starting point into practical due-diligence context you can use before you commit.
What you get
A clearer view of the builder before the contract gets serious.
Most homeowners are not short of opinions. They are short of organised context. The check is designed to help you understand what is known, what is unclear, and what to ask next.
Name and company clarity
We help connect the trading name, legal company, owner, brand, website, or NZBN you provide.
Public-record context
You see which public signals were checked, what was found, and where the limits are.
Discussion summary
Relevant homeowner discussion is put in context instead of treated as a stand-alone verdict.
Next questions
You get practical questions to ask before signing, paying a deposit, or choosing between quotes.
What we check
A practical check, written for homeowners.
The aim is not to hand out star ratings or make legal findings. It is to gather the signals a homeowner should understand before making a high-value building decision, then turn those signals into plain-English next questions.
Who is behind the name
Trading names, legal company names, websites, owners, and related entities.
Public-record signals
Company status, registration clues, insolvency signals, and records worth reviewing.
Licence context
LBP and registration signals where they are relevant to the work being discussed.
Discussion history
Current and historical homeowner discussion that may help you ask better questions.
Contract-stage concerns
Notes on quote, deposit, variation, delay, and communication issues you raise.
Questions to ask next
A practical list of follow-up questions for the builder, lawyer, or adviser.
Report preview
The check is organised like a research file, not a ratings page.
A finished summary separates what is official, what is homeowner discussion, what is unclear, and what you should ask before signing. Adverse findings and private notes stay in the report workflow; public pages do not become a raw complaint dump.
Name and entity map
Trading name, legal company, website/domain, NZBN where available, related names, and any franchise or local-operator ambiguity.
Public-record checks
Company status, registration clues, director or related-entity context, LBP/public register checks, insolvency signals, and source links where relevant.
Homeowner context
Relevant discussion themes are summarised with dates, source labels, verification limits, and any disputed or right-of-reply context.
Questions before signing
Plain-English prompts for contract scope, deposits, variations, timeframes, guarantees, communication expectations, and anything that needs professional advice.
Send the builder details
Use a builder name, company, owner, website, franchise, or NZBN.
We confirm what can be checked
We check the starting details, clarify anything missing, and confirm the scope.
You get a clear summary
The output focuses on records, discussion, gaps, and next questions 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, gaps, 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, NZBN, quote details, or the issue you want put in context. 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 gives you due-diligence context before a building decision, 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 heard something about a builder and want help putting the details in context.
What do I receive?
You receive a homeowner-readable summary of the checks completed, the signals found, any limits or gaps, and the questions worth asking next. Scope, timing, and any paid work are confirmed before work begins.
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.