The Inspector Who's Built the Buildings
Corey Epps is a qualified carpenter, Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP), and NZCB member with over 20 years of hands-on residential construction experience.
As a former Auckland Council Building Inspector, Corey brings an insider's perspective to every report, ensuring your property meets the highest standards of compliance and safety.
Qualified Carpenter
NZCB Member
LBP (Carpentry)
Former Council Inspector
The Career Journey
2004 — 2012
Qualified Carpenter & Site Manager
Developed fundamental technical building skills during the Christchurch rebuild and Auckland's residential boom. Certified LBP (Carpentry) and NZCB member.
2012 — 2018
Owner, Epps Contracting Ltd
Led major residential construction projects, renovations, and new builds. Managed teams and oversaw quality control across complex building sites in Auckland.
2018 — 2023
Auckland Council Building Inspector
Acted as the official authority on building code compliance. Conducted thousands of inspections, ranging from pre-lining to final CCC sign-offs.
2023 — Present
Founder, EPPS Inspect Limited
Combining builder expertise with council inspector regulatory knowledge to provide Auckland with high-trust, same-day property inspection reports.