METH TESTING PUTS YOUR MIND AT EASE WHEN PURCHASING
A NEW HOME OR MAINTAINING YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY
IN ROTORUA, WHAKATANE, TAURANGA AND THE WIDER BAY OF
PLENTY REGION

0800 BUY SMART


Methamphetamine testing for homes throughout Rotorua, Whakatane, Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty Region

When purchasing a home, you will find that the industry is now putting more focus on New Zealand housing and the risks associated with purchasing a house that could be contaminated with Methamphetamine. Not only this but the importance of having your rental property tested to ensure you are providing a healthy home in accordance with the Residential Tenancy Act 1986. Regular testing between tenancy gives you a hands on approach and control of knowing what’s happening in your rental property.

The costs associated of purchasing a home that has had meth traces within it can be very high and it is certainly something that you want sorted during the sales process while there is still negotiation with the vendors.

At BuySmart Home Inspections we offer a sampling service, where swab samples (amount of swabs determined by yourself) from specified areas within the home are taken and sent off to Hill Laboratories to await their findings.

This will give you an affordable initial indication of what may be present and whether or not you are making a wise investment. Don’t be caught out for just a small cost on your investment, contact us today.

Meth Testing details and pricing:

  • Standard Group Sampling: $220 +gst – 4 surface swabs in specified areas -3 working day results from lab receipt.
  • The above 4 surface swabs will provide an indication from those rooms swabbed,the result will be in composite form but as we use individual swabs a reasonable estimate of the levels of contamination can be established and if meth traces are detected you can then request from the lab/purchase the individual results of those swabs.
  • To provide a broader coverage you are able to include the addition of up to two swabs to the composite results at a cost of $25 each swab. (Please note: as to not dilute the composite results any swabs over this amount would require an additional composite test.)
  • Additional Fast Track Results Options: $40 +gst for 2-3 working day results from lab receipt or $30 +gst for 1 working day results from lab receipt or $120+gst for urgent same day results from lab receipt.

(Please note: The above pricing is if it is carried out in conjunction with a building inspection; if you are wanting this done as a standalone service then there may be additional fees to cover time/travel expenses – please email us to confirm. Generally lab receipt will be the day after the swab samples are taken, but there may be unforseeable circumstances where times may be delayed)

  • Sampling gives you indicative results, the swabs are sent to Hill Laboratories and their results are promptly passed on to you.
  • Sampling can be taken at the time of your Pre-Purchase Home Inspection, keeping the process quick and easy for you.
  • Specified areas tested – our knowledge allows us to identify areas that are at most risk and find sample locations least likely to have been covered up by someone trying to hide the presence of meth.

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