Healthy Homes Inspections
Comprehensive compliance assessments against all five Healthy Homes Standards. Our inspections include photographic evidence, assessment results, practical recommendations and a professional PDF report.
The Five Healthy Homes Standards
All rental properties must comply with these standards
Heating
The main living room must have a fixed heater that meets the minimum heating capacity requirement (at least 1.5kW and sufficient for the room size).
- Heat pump, wood burner, pellet burner or flued gas heater
- Capacity calculated based on room dimensions
- Must be fixed and thermostatically controlled
Insulation
Ceiling and underfloor insulation must meet minimum R-values. Existing insulation must be in good condition with reasonable coverage.
- Ceiling insulation minimum R-value requirements
- Underfloor insulation where accessible
- No gaps, compression or moisture damage
Ventilation
All habitable rooms must have openable windows or doors. Kitchens and bathrooms must have extractor fans venting outside.
- Openable windows at least 5% of floor area
- Kitchen rangehood venting outside (min 150mm)
- Bathroom extractor venting outside (min 120mm)
Moisture Ingress & Drainage
Gutters, downpipes and drainage must be functional. Enclosed subfloors must have a ground moisture barrier.
- Functional gutters and downpipes
- Efficient drainage with appropriate outfall
- Ground moisture barrier for enclosed subfloors
Draught Stopping
Unreasonable gaps and holes in walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors must be blocked. Open fireplaces must be blocked or closed.
- No unreasonable gaps around windows and doors
- Open fireplaces blocked or closed
- Chimney draught stoppers where applicable
Photographic Evidence
Clear photos documenting every aspect of the inspection
Professional PDF Report
Comprehensive report with findings and recommendations
Clear Pass/Fail Results
Easy-to-understand compliance status for each standard
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