A Proper Builder's Report Can Save You From Hidden Leaks And Costly Repairs
You can fall in love with a house in five minutes, then spend five years paying for what you didn’t see. That’s why we brought in Evan Cardwell from Checkhome Building Inspections to talk straight about builders' reports, building inspections, and what “due diligence” actually looks like when you’re buying in New Zealand. Evan walks us through the reality of a comprehensive written report: getting under floors, into roof spaces, checking the site, running moisture testing, and using tools like drones and thermal cameras when access is tricky.
We get specific about the issues that show up…
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