Red LBP Building Inspections - Manawatū & Horowhenua

Red LBP Building Inspections - Manawatū & Horowhenua Property Inspections, Healthy Homes, Toxicology & Building Reports in Manawatū & Horowhenua.

07/04/2025

🚨 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 — 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 🚨

We posted about this safety recall over a year ago — but the NZ Herald has now reported that 28,000 banned Serene bathroom heaters are still in NZ homes, posing a serious fire risk.

⚠️ Affected models: S2068, S2089, S207T

Our inspectors are STILL finding these heaters during property inspections — long after the recall was announced. If any non-compliant heaters are found in your home, rest assured, they’ll promptly notify you.

If you’ve got one —𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙩. Contact your electrician for advice.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/28000-banned-heaters-still-in-new-zealand-homes-pose-significant-risk-to-lives-and-property/HOX6CDYSTNCFRDTL33DQAI3UKM/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawJhJiFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHvhXHXB0CoAb2t0mq2T__c6KCVFVOp1upXbjrmx5vJecdl4Qwn_kOngX2Vfu_aem_Pcr5jSfV0ukAdZaokkaGsw

20/01/2025

6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GET A PRE-PURCHASE BUILDING REPORT 🏠✅

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯:
𝗡𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗦

With a detailed report in hand, you can negotiate with the seller on the price or request repairs before finalising the sale. This can potentially save you money and ensure you’re making a sound investment.


05/01/2025

6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GET A PRE-PURCHASE BUILDING REPORT 🏠✅

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭: 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗬 𝗛𝗜𝗗𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘𝗦

A building report can uncover structural problems, pest infestations, or water damage that may not be visible during a standard viewing. This knowledge helps you avoid unexpected repairs and costs.

Hidden issues like foundation cracks or leaks can cost thousands to fix. A thorough inspection ensures you're aware of these risks, helping you make informed decisions about your investment.


What do we look for when inspecting a potentially leaky home? 🔎 #𝟭 - 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱?Soffits are designed...
18/10/2024

What do we look for when inspecting a potentially leaky home? 🔎
#𝟭 - 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱?
Soffits are designed to protect the exterior.
Larger soffits do a much better job of keeping rain away from the exterior envelope.
It’s important to note that all of the items we are checking will have different levels of risk depending on how well the building has been maintained, and its original design.
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☎ 0800 113 191 Inspector Tom Kimberley 0210562186
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Lichen, a combination of fungus and algae, thrives in NZ's damp environment While it might seem harmless, it can cause s...
16/10/2024

Lichen, a combination of fungus and algae, thrives in NZ's damp environment While it might seem harmless, it can cause some real headaches for your roof if you let it stick around.
Lichen can hold moisture against your roof's surface, leading to the degradation of roofing materials over time. This can cause leaks, water damage, and reduce the lifespan of your roof. Regular removal is essential to maintain the integrity of your roof and prevent costly repairs. 🛠️

13/08/2024

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿. 💧🏠

Not the stuff in our pipes and kettle but the water outside trying to get in. Give it a chance and it will work its way through the smallest gap and crack in our roofs and cladding systems.

One common entry point is where we cut holes in our cladding for plumbing pipes. If not well maintained, these penetrations can easily leak, like in this example. Movement has caused the sealant to crack, allowing water to seep in. The moisture reading in the photo shows it has made its way into the wall behind the toilet.

Check penetrations and reseal as necessary to stop these costly leaks 💦 and keep your home dry.

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☎ 0800 113 191
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13/08/2024

We recommend clearing any vegetation or gardens in contact with the cladding. 🌿

Maintaining good airflow is crucial for keeping moisture away from your building. It prevents mould build-up and minimises material degradation. Ensuring the area around your cladding stays dry provides better protection and extends its longevity.

🔗 www.redlbp.co.nz
☎ 0800 113 191
📧 [email protected]


15/07/2024

What do we look for when inspecting a potentially leaky home? 🔎

#𝟳. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?

- Are there elevated moisture levels to the lower exterior walls?

- Any musty smells or mould, bubbling or fresh paint?

- Any sticking doors, swollen skirtings, rotten or loose floor coverings?

🔗 www.redlbp.co.nz
☎ 0800 113 191
📧 [email protected]


08/07/2024

What do we look for when inspecting a potentially leaky home? 🔎

#𝟲. 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱?

- Is there a build up of vegetation against the building?

- If there is no clearance then moisture may not be able to run off the house effectively causing rot.

The recommended ground clearances are 100mm for paved areas and 225mm for gardens. By maintaining these clearances, you can help avoid any issues and allow air vents and weep holes to work as intended.

🔗 www.redlbp.co.nz
☎ 0800 113 191
📧 [email protected]


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