{"id":826,"date":"2024-01-24T22:39:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T09:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nsinspections.wordpress.com\/?page_id=826"},"modified":"2025-07-23T21:46:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:46:43","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/?page_id=826","title":{"rendered":"Our Journey As A Company North Star Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995ea825 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1253\" src=\"https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-6979928.jpeg\" alt=\"black typewriter on the table\" class=\"wp-image-1282\" style=\"width:536px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-6979928.jpeg 1880w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-6979928-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-6979928-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-6979928-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-6979928-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With heart and dedication, the dynamic duo of Mark &amp; Julie Paterson (Sherlock &amp; Watson) at North Star Inspections have been extending their expert Building and Weathertightness Inspections since 2005. <br><br>Their journey is one of commitment, where they\u2019ve nurtured a stellar reputation for detailed inspections, dependable service, profound know-how, and comprehensive, clear reports. They ensure that these reports are not just thorough but also promptly delivered within 24 hours, and quite often on the very day of the inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark&#8217;s origins as a builder, his later transition into a qualified Building Inspector, his affiliation with the NZIBI, and fulfilling the Banks\u2019 Weathertightness criteria, is a testament to his thorough and reliable service. Carrying Professional Indemnity Insurance, Mark delivers peace of mind alongside his expertise. Julie brings her invaluable insight in building and project management to the table, complemented by her proficiency in Infrared scanning, a skill she has been honing since 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995ea825 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-53ae008a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose this Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reliable and easy to work with this teams service quality has resulted in a strong reputation and numerous referrals to friends and family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing North Star Inspections means placing your trust in individuals who not only excel in their field but also resonate with the concerns and aspirations of their clients, offering a comforting assurance that your property is in caring and capable hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With their services extending across the Greater Auckland, North Shore, and Rodney areas from their North Shore base, they&#8217;ve fostered trust and reassurance within the community<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-3785932.jpeg\" alt=\"photo of golden cogwheel on black background\" class=\"wp-image-1284\" style=\"width:555px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-3785932.jpeg 1880w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-3785932-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-3785932-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-3785932-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-3785932-1536x1021.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1253\" src=\"https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-5849392.jpeg\" alt=\"room interior with lamp and vases on table near wall\" class=\"wp-image-1285\" style=\"width:294px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-5849392.jpeg 1880w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-5849392-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-5849392-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-5849392-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/northstarinspections.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-5849392-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:600px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Our Commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Our commitment is unwavering and it infuses every layer of our inspection services with confidence. We stand tall on our foundational inspection principles, which are the cornerstone of our esteemed identity and the trust we command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1da03c2a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Residential  &amp; Commercial Purchasers &amp; Sellers <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Family and friends of the above&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Builders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Landlords and Tenants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Housing companies\/ New Owners &#8211; Pre-settlement reports <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Lawyers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Mortgage Brokers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Banks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Real Estate Agents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Banks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Insurance Companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e4e4496f0db50564f6248c1e66e66a2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12768\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dotcompatterns.files.wordpress.com\/2023\/10\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5478211.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s make something together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Who are the typical clients of North Star Inspections?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Their clients include residential and commercial purchasers and sellers, family and friends of clients, builders, landlords, tenants, housing companies, lawyers, mortgage brokers, banks, real estate agents, and insurance companies, reflecting a broad spectrum of property-related professionals and individuals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is the core commitment of North Star Inspections?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Their core commitment is unwavering confidence in their inspection services, rooted in fundamental principles that foster trust and ensure high standards, providing peace of mind to clients during property transactions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Which areas does North Star Inspections serve and what is their community reputation?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>North Star Inspections serves the Greater Auckland, North Shore, and Rodney areas from their North Shore base. They have built trust and reassurance within these communities through consistent, high-quality service and reliable inspections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What makes North Star Inspections a reliable choice for property inspections?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>North Star Inspections is reliable due to their detailed inspections, dependability, and prompt delivery of reports within 24 hours, often on the same day. Their service quality has earned them a strong reputation and numerous referrals, reflecting their commitment to client satisfaction and trustworthiness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Who are the main professionals behind North Star Inspections and what are their expertise?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The main professionals are Mark and Julie Paterson, who have been providing expert Building and Weathertightness Inspections since 2005. Mark\u2019s background as a builder and qualified Building Inspector, along with his affiliation with NZIBI and his ability to fulfill Weathertightness criteria, ensures trustworthy service. 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