We offer to conduct your Healthy Homes Assessment to bring your property up to code. Our team will check the five key compliance requirements for Healthy Homes Standards: insulation, ventilation, heating, draught stopping, and moisture control and provide you with a full audit report.
Our Services
We offer Healthy Home Assessments for rental properties and farmhouses to meet NZ’s Healthy Home Standards.
From 1st July 2021, all private landlords (including employer-landlords) must ensure their rental properties comply with New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards within 90 days of any new tenancy.
Smoke Alarm Checks
We make smoke alarm compliance simple and safe for tenants and landlords. Investing in regular smoke alarm testing services is insurance that you or your tenants will be alerted if a fire starts in your building. Honest, proactive & professional in-house service.
Methamphetamine Testing
Anyone who has an interest in ensuring their environment or assets are free of Methamphetamine contamination. Methamphetamine contamination is a very real issue for people who are buying or renting property and can cost thousands of dollars to remediate. A regular meth test is the best solution.
Moisture and Mould Testing
Mould testing involves collecting air or swab samples from suspected areas. We can help you identify the source of the issue, then verify that it’s been dealt with properly, with our comprehensive mould testing and inspection services. Contact our team today to help identify and locate any mould in your home.
Complete House Check
Includes: Healthy Home Check, Smoke Alarm Check, Methamphetamine Testing, Moisture and Mould Testing every two years. EEA specialises in comprehensive building reports that are easy to understand and yet give specific direction for targeted repairs if and where required.
Up to standard rental properties meet 5 Healthy Home Standards:
Heating & Smoke Alarms
The new regulations clarify the requirements for heating devices – some will not meet the requirements under the heating standard as they are inefficient, unaffordable or unhealthy. The main living room of any rental property must have a fixed heating device that can heat the room to at least 18°C. We have a specialised assessment tool which is used to determine the heating capacity required (and subsequently what type of heating device) for individual rooms.
Insulation
The minimum level of ceiling and underfloor insulation must either meet the 2008 NZ Building Code, or (for existing ceiling insulation) have a minimum thickness of 120mm and be in reasonable condition with no dampness, damage or displacement. The new Healthy Home Standards also specify where insulation exemption applies. We work with insulation specialists to determine the most cost-effective solution for your property.
Ventilation
Ventilation must include windows that open in each habitable space. The windows must comprise at least 5% of the floor area of that space. An appropriately sized (externally vented) extraction fan or rangehood must be installed in rooms with a bath, shower, or indoor cooktop. We know the most affordable solutions to ensure your property can get up to standard quickly and easily.
Moisture, Gutters & Drainage
The Healthy Homes standards reinforce existing law that says landlords must have adequate drainage and guttering. If a rental property has an enclosed subfloor space, it must have an on-ground moisture barrier, which will stop moisture rising into the home. We can assess the external parameters of your property to ensure that any solution offered is the most suitable solution for your investment.
Draught Stopping
Any gaps or holes in walls, ceilings, windows, floors and doors that cause unreasonable draughts must be blocked, including all unused open fireplaces and chimneys. Our independent assessors will conduct a full sweep of your property, before identifying the ideal solutions for draught stopping on your property.
Farm Houses
Health, happiness and productivity are impacted by living conditions, especially with workers’ accommodation. As a landlord/employer, it makes sense to provide safe, dry and warm accommodation. If you have one or more houses on your farm or business headquarters that are rented out by staff or private tenants, you’re considered a landlord.
EEA’s Healthy Homes Assessments include a customised report detailing your specific requirements to meet New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards.
Our on-site assessments take around 60 minutes with inspections occurring inside and outside of the property. Please allow up to 7 working days from the date of your assessment to receive your report, statement of compliance, and up to standard recommendations, if applicable.
Our Healthy Home Assessments allow property owners to easily understand a complex set of standards. Our easy to understand reports and recommendations offer simple solutions outlining the exact actions to take to get your rental property up to standard in less than 90 days.*
Book today to make sure your rental property, or farmhouse meets New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards. EEA’s Assessments start at $250 + GST
*T&C’s apply.
Healthy Homes Assessments
$250 + GST
You’ll receive the following:
- An on-site assessment with a qualified tradesman
- Custom quotes detailing your property’s specific requirements
- A Statement of Compliance Certificate