Question 1

What does an independent construction advisor actually do?

Accepted Answer

An independent construction advisor reviews your builder quotes and contracts, monitors your build on site, and represents your interests at every milestone. Unlike a builder or a project management firm tied to a builder, an independent advisor has no commercial stake in the work being done, so the advice you receive is genuinely impartial.

Question 2

How is this different from a pre-purchase building inspection?

Accepted Answer

A pre-purchase inspection looks at an existing house you are thinking about buying. ClientBuild Advisory works with homeowners who are building, renovating, or extending. We focus on contracts, quotes, progress payments, variations, and on-site oversight during construction, not single-point property reports.

Question 3

How much does it cost to have a builder quote reviewed in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Our Quote and Contract Check package is a fixed fee of NZ$2,495 plus GST. That covers structured comparison of up to three builder quotes, identification of gaps and provisional sums, a marked-up review of the proposed contract, and a follow-up call. Delivered in five to seven working days.

Question 4

Do you work with people building outside the Waikato?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We are Waikato-based but regularly work with homeowners across Auckland and the Bay of Plenty, and we offer remote contract and quote review services for owners building anywhere in New Zealand. For Project Partner engagements that require frequent site attendance, please contact us to discuss location-specific arrangements.

Question 5

What is the difference between a Master Builders contract, an NZCB contract, and NZS 3902?

Accepted Answer

Master Builders and NZCB (NZ Certified Builders) each publish their own standard residential building contracts, which their member builders typically offer to clients. NZS 3902 is the New Zealand Standard for housing, alterations and small buildings, and is a neutral third-party form. Each has different default provisions for variations, progress payments, defects liability, and dispute resolution.

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