NEW ZEALAND PROPERTY INSIGHTS & ADVICE
From the Toolbox – Tips and Stories from the Red LBP Team
From inspection tips to building trends, our blog is packed with practical knowledge and guidance to help you navigate home buying, maintenance, and everything in between.
Your Go-To Guide for Spotting Leaky Homes: Red LBP’s Handy Tips and the Big Picture
Leaky homes are a bit of a headache. They’re homes with a problem – they trap water between their walls, which is not good news. These problematic houses were mostly…
Spotting Leaky Buildings From the Inside: Red LBP’s Expert Advice
Leaky buildings can be tricky to detect, but did you know that you can often spot the signs from the inside? Your building inspector knows what to look for, and…
Understanding the Limitations of a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection in New Zealand
When you’re considering purchasing a property, a pre-purchase building inspection is an essential step in making an informed decision. At Red LBP Building Inspections, we conduct thorough inspections to provide…
Buying a Home with Unconsented Work: What You Need to Know
Purchasing a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your lifetime, and the last thing you want is to uncover unexpected issues after the sale. One…
Spotlight On : Inspector Brennan
Name: Brennan Rapira Years in the building industry: 38 Area Serviced: Tauranga North Please list all of your relevant qualifications: LBP – Carpentry What led you to become a building…
Spotlight On : Inspector Mayur
Name: Mayur Kakadiya Years in the building industry: 6 Area Serviced: Auckland Central Please list all of your relevant qualifications: Construction Management What led you to become a building inspector,…
Spotlight On : Inspector Prashant
Name: Prashant Dholakiya Years in the building industry: 7 Area Serviced: Auckland Central Qualifications and years of experience I’ve been in the building trade for seven years. I hold a…
Spotlight On : Inspector Gary
Name: Gary Cassidy Qualifications: Advanced Trade Certificate, LBP (Licensed Building Practitioner) Years in the building industry: 38 years and counting Area Serviced: North Canterbury / Marlborough What led you to…
Spotlight On : Inspector Glenn
Name: Glenn Watson Qualifications: (See below) Years in the building industry: (See below) Area Serviced: Auckland East Please list all of your relevant qualifications: 45 years of house building under…
Spotlight On : Inspector Andy
Name: Andy Vann Qualifications: (See below) Years in the building industry: (See below) Area Serviced: Christchurch East Please list all of your relevant qualifications: I hold a Level 4 qualification…
Spotlight On : Inspector Trevor
Name: Trevor Garrett Qualifications: (See below) Years in the building industry: 38 Area Serviced: Kapiti Coast/Porirua City Please list all of your relevant qualifications: I hold an MSc in Construction…
Spotlight On : Inspector Shannon
Name: Shannon Faulkner Qualifications: National Cert in Carpentry Years in the building industry: 18 Area Serviced: Christchurch South What led you to become a building inspector, and what do you…