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27/08/2025

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Why upgrades like rewiring, re-roofing, and replumbing matter to insurers.

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Older New Zealand villas are full of charm, but when it comes to insurance, character alone doesn’t count. Insurers want reassurance that your home is safe, sound, and well maintained. If your villa hasn’t been re-roofed, re-piled, re-wired, re-plumbed, or had scrim removed, you may face higher ...

21/08/2025

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15/11/2024

Sealant should not be used inside acrylic lined shower, as it can absorb moisture and pull it into the wall lining, which could lead to the deterioration and rotting of the timber wall framing.

These showers (image 2-3) have been installed incorrectly and if this has happened to you we recommend that you contact a professional shower installer to remediate.

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08/11/2024

When electrical cabling and Expol insulation come in contact with each other these elements cause a reaction which can result in the electrical cabling becoming brittle and split.

If the coating on the wiring splits, this exposes the wiring and could pose a fire risk.

We recommend that an electrician investigates this wiring and remediates so that the wiring is not in contact with the polystyrene.

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01/11/2024

Dux Qest is a product that was available in the 1970s and 1980s – and removed from the market in the mid-late 1980s.

We recommend contacting a registered plumber to inspect this product and assess its current condition. Additionally, please note that Dux Qest may have implications with certain insurance companies, so we advise checking with your insurer if found.

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25/10/2024

Lead head nails are specialized nails with a lead-coated head, typically used in roofing and cladding applications. These nails have a tendency to rust from the inside out when they begin to fail.

We recommend that the lead head nails are removed and replaced with a roof screw fixing that has a large rubber washer.

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20/08/2024

Another outstanding review from the Taranaki team, going above an beyond!



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19/08/2024

'Green goo' is a common indicator of chemical breakdown in the insulation surrounding copper wires, often found in older electrical systems. This issue poses a serious electrical hazard, including the risk of short circuits and fires.

We strongly recommend contacting a professional electrician to assess the situation, as rewiring may be necessary to resolve the issue.

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26/07/2024

Can you tell us why our client never bought this house?

Stay tuned next week for our first 'Warning Signs' segment which goes more in depth on the dreaded Green Goo!

PS: If you currently live in the Blue Mountains area and its yours, you might want to get in contact.

25/07/2024

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