ABOUT
Grant de Vine
Qualifications & Experience
New Zealand Certificate of Engineering (Civil)
Registered Engineering Associate (REA) Reg. No. 4030
Senior Construction Project Manager (40 years)
With more than 40 years in construction, project management, and the building industry, Grant de Vine brings a depth of knowledge few inspectors can match.
As the principal of a successful project management company, he has spent decades overseeing residential and commercial projects — so he understands not just how homes are built, but how they perform over time and where hidden defects are most likely to occur.
Every inspection is approached with professionalism, independence, and genuine care.
Grant's reports are clear, practical, and easy to understand — offering more than a list of defects: clarity, context, and peace of mind during one of life's most significant financial decisions
Completely Independent.
de Vine Building Inspections is an independent, NZ owned inspection business. We are used by real estate agents, vendors and developers, however we take no commissions and have no direct referral relationships.
Our report is prepared for YOU — and for no one else. That independence is the whole point of an inspection with de Vine Building Inspections.
What to expect
01
On site
A typical inspection takes 1-2hrs. You're welcome to attend and walk through the findings with me.
02
What's covered
Exterior, roof space, subfloor, interior, services and site — inspected to NZS 4306:2005.
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Four-tier ratings
Every finding is rated so you can see immediately what is urgent and what is routine maintenance.
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Your report
Delivered as a PDF within hours of the inspection. Call me any time afterwards to talk it through.
Common Questions
Are you independent of real estate agents?
Yes. We hold no referral relationships with agents, vendors or developers and take no commissions. Our report is prepared for you alone.
Can I attend the inspection?
Absolutely — and we encourage it. You will get a walkthrough of the findings on site before the written report arrives.
What does the four-tier rating system mean?
Every finding is rated from immediate attention through repair required, monitor, and routine maintenance, so you can see instantly what matters most.
Is the inspection compliant with NZS 4306:2005?
Yes. Every report is produced to the New Zealand Standard for residential property inspection, NZS 4306:2005.
What if I have questions after reading my report?
Call Grant directly on 021-422-823. Talking the report through is part of the service, at no extra cost.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
[Professional indemnity insurance statement — confirm at onboarding.]
Ready to book your inspection?
Same day appointments usually available.