What is assessed?
The standards cover heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping.
Healthy Homes assessments.
Understand the rental property’s current condition against the Healthy Homes requirements. Contact a listed local inspector to discuss an assessment.
Find a unit for this service →What should I prepare?
Share the address, property access arrangements and any existing assessment or relevant installation records.
What will I receive?
Agree the report format, assessed areas and any supporting records before booking. Ask how identified issues and access limitations will be explained.
An assessment helps identify the property’s position at the time. Agree what documentation is included and how any outstanding work should be reassessed.
Read the Healthy Homes guidance ↗ · Tenancy Services · checked 12 October 2026
Find your local inspector
Local inspectors offering this service.
Choose an inspector and confirm your property address, service scope and appointment.
Howick — Eric Wong
Enquire about this service →Auckland Central — Rafael Hidajat
View availability & book →Onehunga — Matthew (Matt) Marks
Enquire about this service →Hamilton East — Jithin Madhavan
Enquire about this service →Not sure who covers your property?
Ask about your address →What to look for in your assessment report.
Agree the report format with the assessor. It should make clear what was checked, the supporting evidence and any areas that could not be assessed.
Property and scope
Property details, assessment date, assessor, agreed areas and access limitations.
Evidence and findings
Observations, relevant measurements, photographs and records used in the assessment.
Actions and records
Items needing attention, information still required and any reassessment arrangements.
How should the five areas be explained?
| Area | Useful detail to discuss with the assessor |
|---|---|
| Heating | Heater details and the basis used to assess the main living room’s heating requirements. |
| Insulation | Locations assessed, available product information, observed condition and access restrictions. |
| Ventilation | Relevant openings, extraction and supporting information. |
| Moisture and drainage | Observed water-management conditions and relevant subfloor information. |
| Draught stopping | Relevant gaps or openings and the assessor’s findings. |
This is a guide to report contents, not a sample compliance assessment. Confirm included documentation and the current assessment requirements with your provider.
Make the right choice for your property.
Useful answers without the jargon.
When is this useful?
For landlords or property managers wanting to understand the rental’s current position and the work or records that may be needed. Explain whether you need a first assessment or a review after improvements.
What do the five areas cover?
Heating: the main living space. Insulation: ceiling and underfloor provisions. Ventilation: openings and extraction. Moisture and drainage: water management. Draught stopping: unreasonable gaps. The detailed requirements and exemptions are explained by Tenancy Services.
How do I prepare?
Arrange lawful access and provide available heating, insulation, extraction and previous-assessment records. Tell the assessor about completed upgrades and inaccessible areas.
What should the report explain?
Ask for the assessed areas, observations, supporting measurements or evidence, access limitations and items needing action. Confirm what compliance documentation is included in the quote.
What happens after improvements?
Keep the relevant installation and work records. Discuss whether reassessment is needed and what evidence the assessor requires before updating the findings.
Your local inspector confirms the actual service inclusions and arrangements.
How to read and use your report →