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Electricity costs are consistently rising therefore it is becoming more and more important to find solutions to keeping the warmth inside...

Villas were the most popular home design from the late 1800’s through to World War One. Nowadays the Villa is often the much-loved...

The art deco style first emerged in France prior to Word War 1, and by 1925 was increasingly popular internationally.  It began to appear...

There were almost 280,000 homes built in the 1970s ranging from simple ‘spec homes’ through to larger and more expensive homes during the...

Hot water supply systems that were installed in the 1940s-60s most often had a ‘header’ or ‘supply’ tank that was fitted in the roof...

New Zealand has a largely varied climate and our roofs need to be able to withstand strong winds, heavy rain, snow, hail, coastal...

Wood burners can be an extremely efficient form of heating when the owners have access to free wood. Without access to free wood, modern...

When performing our home inspections, one of the important flashing details we look for is a kickout flashing. Kickout flashings, also...

Before the 1st of July 1992, building work required a Building Permit. The 1991 Building Act was implemented on the 1st of July 1992, and...

In New Zealand, the condition of our housing is a major concern. It is estimated that about 49% of homes have issues with dampness and...

Moisture testing is a vital component of a property inspection, and is used to identify moisture ingress, leaking showers, faulty...

Asbestos is New Zealand’s leading killer in the workplace. Around 170 people die each year from asbestos-related diseases - the largest...

The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 requires landlords to provide and maintain rental properties in a reasonable state of repair and...

15 years have passed since New Zealand’s leaking home crisis first hit the headlines, rocking the housing market and causing buyers to...

Current trends in the property market mean that some buyers are purchasing properties either unconditionally, or without any conditions...

As building inspectors, we are often asked by house purchasers what price they should consider insuring their new property for under a...

Almost all timber will deteriorate when exposed to moisture for long periods of time. Around the home, poor construction and lack of...

All houses are designed to withstand external forces imposed on them, and the two that are most frequently looked at under the Building...

We have many investigative tools available at our disposal in evaluating the overall condition of the houses we inspect, and one of those...

As a professional building inspection company, one aspect of our inspection process involves identifying any evidence or risk of pest...