Red LBP Building Inspections - Franklin

Name: Red LBP Building Inspections - Franklin
Address: Auckland, NZ
Telephone: +64272215210

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Building reports Franklin area.Help buyers and vendors make educated decisions on their properties.

22/07/2026

👀 We know where to look.

Having the right equipment is important, but it’s only part of the picture.

Knowing where to test, when to investigate further, and how to interpret the findings comes from years of practical building experience and professional training.

That’s why our inspections combine:

✅ A thorough visual inspection
✅ Non-invasive moisture testing where required
✅ Practical building knowledge and experience

It’s not just about collecting readings—it’s about understanding what they mean and how they relate to the overall condition of the property.

For clear, practical advice, contact your local, experienced building inspector — Nick Cory, Red LBP Franklin.

📞 027 221 5210
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.redlbp.co.nz/pre-purchase-house-inspection-franklin/

16/07/2026

🔥 Seeing what the eye can’t…

A home can look great during an open home, but not everything is visible to the naked eye. 👀

Thermal imaging helps identify temperature differences that may indicate:

🔎 Possible moisture ingress
🔎 Missing or inadequate insulation
🔎 Heat loss
🔎 Areas that deserve a closer look

Combined with non-invasive moisture testing and practical building experience, thermal imaging provides another layer of information to help build a clearer picture of a property’s condition.

It’s just one of the many tools we use to help buyers make informed decisions. 🏡

For clear, practical advice, contact your local, experienced building inspector — Nick Cory, Red LBP Franklin.

📞 027 221 5210
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.redlbp.co.nz/pre-purchase-house-inspection-franklin/

14/07/2026

😮‍💨 5️⃣ Breathing

Believe it or not, simply breathing adds moisture to your home. 💧

The average person releases around 200ml of water vapour every hour just by breathing. Over a 10-hour period, that’s about 2 litres.

In winter, when homes are closed up to keep the warmth in, that moisture has nowhere to escape. Instead, it builds up and settles on cooler surfaces like windows, walls, and ceilings.

It’s a good reminder that moisture doesn’t just come from showers and cooking—it’s part of everyday living.

✅ Open your windows regularly.
✅ Let fresh air circulate.
✅ Help keep excess moisture under control.

Small habits can make a big difference to keeping your home warmer, drier, and healthier. 🏡

For clear, practical advice, contact your local, experienced building inspector — Nick Cory, Red LBP Franklin.

📞 027 221 5210
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.redlbp.co.nz/pre-purchase-house-inspection-franklin/

13/07/2026

🔥 4️⃣ Unflued Gas Heaters

An unflued gas heater doesn’t just heat the room—it also adds moisture to the air. 💧

For every hour it’s running, it can release around 1 litre of water vapour into your home.

That warm, moisture-rich air can settle on cooler surfaces like windows, walls, and ceilings, increasing the risk of condensation and mould.

If you’re using an unflued gas heater:

✅ Ensure the room is well ventilated
✅ Open a window where practical
✅ Consider alternative heating options if moisture becomes an ongoing issue

Managing indoor moisture helps create a warmer, drier, and healthier home. 🏡

For clear, practical advice, contact your local, experienced building inspector — Nick Cory, Red LBP Franklin.

📞 027 221 5210
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.redlbp.co.nz/pre-purchase-house-inspection-franklin/

04/07/2026

🏡 Getting your home ready for an inspection?

A few simple maintenance tasks can make a real difference and help identify any issues before they become bigger problems.

🔎 Interior Checklist

✅ Replace any blown light bulbs
✅ Clear access to the roof space
✅ Remove any visible mould
✅ Check windows and doors open, close, and latch properly
✅ Clear under sinks and laundry tubs so plumbing can be inspected
✅ Clean condensation channels and drainage holes in aluminium windows and doors
✅ Test that smoke alarms are installed and working

Staying on top of these simple jobs helps keep your home well maintained and inspection-ready.

For clear, practical advice, contact your local, experienced building inspector — Nick Cory, Red LBP Franklin.

📞 027 221 5210
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.redlbp.co.nz/pre-purchase-house-inspection-franklin/

03/07/2026

😬 𝗪𝗧𝗙 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆: Foundation Jenga

When your house piles look like they’ve been assembled from the offcuts pile… it’s probably not ideal. 🧐

Piles and foundations are meant to provide solid, stable support — not rely on a stack of timber blocks, packers, and wishful thinking.

If your subfloor looks like a game of Jenga, it might be time to have it checked before gravity decides it’s someone else’s turn. 🏠

For clear, practical advice, contact your local, experienced building inspector — Nick Cory, Red LBP Franklin.

📞 027 221 5210
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.redlbp.co.nz/pre-purchase-house-inspection-franklin/

02/07/2026

👕 3️⃣ Unvented Clothes Dryers

An unvented clothes dryer can release up to 5 litres of moisture into your home with every load. 💧

If that moisture has nowhere to escape, it stays inside the home, increasing the risk of condensation, dampness, and mould.

To help reduce excess moisture:

✅ Vent your dryer to the outside where possible
✅ Open a window if using an unvented dryer
✅ Ensure the laundry has good ventilation

Small changes can make a big difference to keeping your home warmer, drier, and healthier—especially during the cooler months. ❄️🏡

For clear, practical advice, contact your local, experienced building inspector — Nick Cory, Red LBP Franklin.

📞 027 221 5210
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.redlbp.co.nz/pre-purchase-house-inspection-franklin/

01/07/2026

🚿 2️⃣ Showers & Baths

A single shower can release around 1.5 litres of moisture into the air. 💧

For a family of four, that could be 6 litres of moisture in a very short space of time.

Without good ventilation, that moisture can linger, leading to condensation, damp conditions, and eventually mould growth.

A few simple habits can make a big difference:

✅ Turn the extractor fan on before showering
✅ Keep the bathroom door closed
✅ Open a window if possible
✅ Leave the fan running after you’ve finished

Managing moisture starts with good ventilation. 🏡

For clear, practical advice, contact your local, experienced building inspector — Nick Cory, Red LBP Franklin.

📞 027 221 5210
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.redlbp.co.nz/pre-purchase-house-inspection-franklin/

01/07/2026

🏢 Red LBP Conference | Auckland

Great to attend the Red LBP Conference in Auckland alongside fellow inspectors from around New Zealand.

It was a valuable day of learning, sharing ideas, and discussing ways we can continue improving the service we provide to our clients. Continuous professional development is an important part of what we do, and it’s always worthwhile hearing from industry experts and exchanging knowledge across the Red LBP network.

A big thank you to all of the guest speakers for sharing their knowledge and experience.

Looking forward to putting what I’ve learned into practice and continuing to provide the highest standard of building inspections for my clients.

Nick Cory
Red LBP Franklin

📞 027 221 5210
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.redlbp.co.nz/pre-purchase-house-inspection-franklin/

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