Asbestos, The Facts
Asbestos is derived from the Greek word for inextinguishable and is a term that strikes fear in many people, so it is important to know the facts of this serious health risk issue. Your house may be in good condition but like many family homes it ma...Read more
Do all textured ceilings contain asbestos?
Have you considered the issue of asbestos in your ceiling? Asbestos can be a silent killer that may well be residing in your home and in the most unlikely places like your ceiling. Don't panic though, the chances are that the health risk to you and ...Read more
What’s the most common Building Inspections significant defect?
Over the past two years, the most common Significant defect found, is the damp shower. Modern showers are aesthetically pleasing and appear to be installed to the highest standard. However, countless showers have been found this year to have damp cor...Read more
Buying a house with borer in New Zealand
You just need to google borer NZ to discover our homes may have a problem so it is a wise decision when buying a house especially an older property to check it for borer, especially in colder areas of the country like Southland and Otago and places l...Read more
Onduline Roof and Wall cladding
With the New Zealand real estate market currently very hot with property's being snapped up in rapid numbers it is more important than ever to keep a cool head and be aware of problems you may be buying into along with the house. You will probably b...Read more