Hi, I’m Rafael Hidajat, Franchise Director of A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections Auckland Central. I’m a trained building inspector and a Certified Professional Inspector (NACHI#21081847) through InterNACHI®—the world’s leading association for home inspectors.
I adhere to both the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and the New Zealand Residential Property Inspection Standard (NZS 4306:2005). This combined approach ensures my inspections are exceptionally thorough and exceed industry standards. For added assurance, I carry both professional indemnity and general liability insurance as a certified home inspector.
Compassionate. Thorough. Friendly.
I am committed to delivering exceptional service grounded in empathy. I understand that buying a home can be an emotional journey, which is why I aim to inform—not alarm—my clients throughout the inspection process. As an independent inspector with no ties to agents or trades, I’m trusted and recommended because I consistently act in the best interests of my clients, using a unique and thorough inspection approach.
I dedicate my time to carefully inspect the property with 1 or 2 jobs max per day. I take pride in my detailed process, recording all findings—whether they highlight potential issues or simply offer useful recommendations and general insights.
Clients often find me easy to work with, and I encourage them to attend the inspection. It’s a valuable opportunity to better understand the home—and chances are, you might even enjoy the experience.
Great Value for Money
In every home inspection I perform—whether pre-purchase or pre-sale—I use advanced tools and technology at no additional cost. This reflects my commitment to providing high-quality, modern inspection services that remain affordable. Many of my past clients have found the inspection report to be a valuable investment, often using it to negotiate with the vendor and save anywhere from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars. In many cases, the savings far exceed the cost of the inspection itself.
Innovative Tools
I use a range of cutting-edge tools to ensure thorough and efficient inspections, leaving as little as possible to guesswork. Depending on the property and weather condition, I may use a thermal camera, moisture meters, drones, pole camera systems, and an underfloor robot to access hard-to-reach areas. With the right equipment, I don’t leave reports saying “the roof was too high” or “the subfloor was too tight or unsafe”—I inspect what needs to be inspected.
Operating a thermal camera requires proper training, and I am a certified thermography operator, qualified through InterNACHI to accurately interpret thermal imaging data.
Main Service Areas
Mt Eden – Epsom North – Balmoral – Sandringham – Kingsland – Grey Lynn – St Lukes – Mt Albert Central – Newton – Eden Terrace – Freemans Bay – St Marys Bays – Three Kings – Te Atatu – Glen Eden – Hobsonville – Kumeu – Massey – Muriwai – West Harbour – Westgate – Whenuapai – Or Other areas.
TESTIMONIALS
Nick Palmer
2025-05-21
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Rafael provides exceptional services to my clients when purchasing a home. As a solicitor it is very important to me and my clients that a comprehensive accurate report is completed to ensure that the house is in a satisfactory condition. I highly recommend his services to anyone purchasing a property.
Aaron Wilson
2025-05-07
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Communications were prompt and clear. Rafael did a thorough exploration of the issue and made practical recommendations which we will act on. The report was informative and arrived the same day as the visit. I completely trust his expert opinion on this matter.
María Victoria Velasco Klingner
2025-03-20
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Rafael was highly professional from our first interaction. His report is clear, comprehensive, and easy to read. He has excellent communication skills and provided an impressively fast turnaround, delivering the report on the same day as the inspection. Thank you!
sam adshead
2025-03-18
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Rafael was super prompt, communicative and thorough. Highly recommend.
James Carvalho
2025-02-25
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Appreciated the way the inspection was carried out. The informed report and the follow up, when Rafael answered all my questions clearing any doubts that I had. A quality experience. Would recommend A Buyers Choice Home Inspections to anyone buying a new home and interested in an in depth informative report. Thanks Rafael.
James.C.
thiha soe
2025-02-16
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really good service and fast turn around, will come back again
Rachel M
2025-01-30
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We've recently used this company for two building reports - one on a prospective home, and on our current property. Rafael did an extensive review, and the report was received promptly. Will definitely use again.
Lisa Oddie
2024-12-17
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Would recommend. Rafael was efficient at scheduling time, especially as our request was of an urgent nature. The report provided was of excellent quality. We have used him twice now, and we will continue to use him for any future building inspections. We would happily recommend him to friends and family.
Luke Storie
2024-11-13
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Rafael did a great job on the property inspection for us ahead of auction. He fit it in to his busy schedule when we had a tight deadline. His report was very thorough and pointed out some key items to raise with the vendor. Will (and am) using him again, highly recommend