Healthy Homes Assessment
At Inform Building Inspections, we provide comprehensive Healthy Homes Assessments throughout Taranaki, giving landlords and property managers a clear understanding of whether their property meets the required standards and what improvements, if any, are needed.
What Is a Healthy Homes Assessment?
If you own a rental property, it's your responsibility to ensure it complies with the New Zealand Healthy Homes Standards. These standards are designed to create warmer, drier and healthier homes for tenants while helping landlords protect the long-term value of their investment. Full details on the requirements for landlords can be found on the Tenancy Services website - www.tenancy.govt.nz/healthy-homes/
Heating
A qualifying fixed heating source must be installed in the main living area and be capable of heating the room to the required temperature.
Insulation
Ceiling and underfloor insulation must meet minimum requirements where reasonably practicable.
Ventilation
Rental properties must have opening windows in living spaces and extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms to help reduce moisture and improve indoor air quality.
Moisture Ingress & Drainage
Properties must have effective drainage systems, including gutters, downpipes and drains, along with ground moisture barriers where required for enclosed subfloors.
Draught Stopping
Landlords must ensure unreasonable gaps or holes that create noticeable draughts are sealed and that open fireplaces are blocked if they are no longer in use.
Detailed Compliance Reports
Following your inspection, you'll receive a comprehensive, easy-to-understand report outlining:
Your property's current compliance status
Areas that meet the Healthy Homes Standards
Items requiring attention
Practical recommendations for achieving compliance
Supporting photographs and inspection notes
Our reports provide landlords and property managers with clear documentation to help plan maintenance, organise repairs and demonstrate due diligence.
What is included in a Healthy Homes Assessment?
Who is a Healthy Homes Assessment for?
A Healthy Homes Assessment is ideal for:
Landlords
Property investors
Property managers
Owners preparing a property for rent
Anyone wanting confidence that their rental property meets current legislation
Our Healthy Homes Assessment Includes:
Our inspection provides a thorough assessment of your property's compliance with the Healthy Homes Standards, including:
Heating requirements
Ceiling and underfloor insulation
Ventilation systems
Moisture ingress and drainage
Ground moisture barriers
Draught stopping
General observations relating to compliance
We measure and assess each applicable standard, identifying any areas that may require upgrading before the property complies.