About Us
We provide industry-leading building inspections
Using an industry leading iPad application, we deliver our reports in an easy to read format – free of fine print and jargon– within 24 hours.
Jim’s Building Inspections provides New Zealand property owners with forward thinking, conclusive and professional building inspections that are thorough and simple to read.
The reports are generated using cutting edge industry technology and are available to clients within 24 hours of the inspection.
Why choose us?
At Jim’s Building Inspections, we prioritize customer satisfaction and provide high-quality service. Here’s why you should choose us for your next building inspection:
No Fine Print
Our reports are clear and straightforward, with minimal jargon and no hidden surprises.
Reliability Guaranteed
All our qualified building inspectors are fully insured and backed by professional indemnity insurance.
No Jargon
We use clear language and easy-to-understand reports to explain our findings, ensuring you’re always informed.
Timely Reports
We provide fast, detailed inspection reports within 24 hours, helping you make quick decisions.
We have Building Inspectors across New Zealand
We have inspectors throughout the North and South Island regions, ready to assist with all your building inspection needs.
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Our Franchisees are high quality, knowledgable Building Inspectors
A strict pre-selection process ensures your appointed building consultant is qualified, highly skilled, insured, licensed and knowledgeable about your specific properties location and the New Zealand environment.
Clients requiring inspections include home buyers, vendors, property investors, property managers and commercial clients. With the motto? Before you buy, before you build property owners everywhere are recognising the importance of understanding their biggest financial commitment, their biggest asset.
Jim’s Building Inspections are now inspecting properties throughout New Zealand and are looking for Franchisees to continue our expansion.
Want to join our team? Become a Jim’s Building Inspections Franchisee
Join Jim’s Building Inspections and get everything you need for a successful business, from comprehensive systems to an industry-leading iPad app that can make your operations paperless. With extensive training, ongoing support, and a collaborative team environment, you’ll have all the tools to succeed.
Ideal for builders looking to move off the tools or augment their income, this opportunity is open to qualified professionals. Enjoy the benefits of a recognized brand, cutting-edge technology, and unmatched support.
What our
customers say
Jim’s Building Inspections as one of 50+ divisions and growing
With over 50 divisions, we offer a wide range of professional services to meet all your needs, from expert automotive care to home maintenance and gardening.
Interested in becoming a Franchisee? Explore diverse opportunities across our extensive network, find the perfect fit for your skills and interests, and join a trusted brand to build a successful business.
How it started…
Jim’s Group started as a part-time gardening business while Jim Penman completed his PhD in history. It went full time in 1982 and was franchised in 1989. Currently, there are nearly 4,000 Franchisees in four countries, and growing at the rate of around 200 per year. Jim’s Group also boasts one of Melbourne’s best conference centres which is used for meetings, functions and training for Jim’s Franchisees and staff.
There is no company owned businesses and all work is done by licensed operators and Franchisees. Franchisor rights are also privately held and all Divisions, except Mowing, are partnerships with individuals experienced in those industries.
Jim is the owner and full-time CEO of Jim’s Group. He is happily married with ten children, loves his work and has no plans to retire – ever!
For all the business success he has enjoyed over the years, Jim Penman remains remarkably unassuming. At the start of the interview, when Wealth Creator asks to confirm his correct business title, he has no idea. He has to pull out his business card, which says he is a director.
“It’s funny though when you own a business,” he said. “You don’t ever introduce yourself as a director, or CEO or founder or anything like that. I just say “I’m Jim” and that is usually enough.”…As written in Wealth Creator Magazine.
There are now 50 divisions of the Jim’s Group all over the world and all are locally owned and operated, fully insured for damage and public liability and police and security screened. The Jim’s Group has a strong focus on customer service which is the basis for its success. When you engage a Jim’s Building Inspector a client is guaranteed quality, commitment, support and expertise.
Our Growth over the years
Jim’s Group started as a part-time gardening business while Jim Penman completed his PhD in history. It went full time in 1982 and was franchised in 1989. Currently, there are nearly 4300+ Franchisees in four countries, and growing at the rate of around 200 per year.