After my recent inspection at the above property we submit our findings as follows.

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1 THE Auckland Home Check Ltd Pre Purchase House Inspections Bob Hodges-Registered Master Builder PO Box , Parnell, Auckland. Phone Mob Date of Inspection 1 August 2007 House Inspection for Larry HOUSE INSPECTION AT Greenhithe After my recent inspection at the above property we submit our findings as follows. The house is approximately 2months old. Built with a chip coated metal tile roof. Brickwork and Insulclad exterior cladding. joinery. Particle board mid floor. Concrete ground floor. Concrete and block foundation. The section has a moderate slope Weather conditions at the time of inspection Showers Present at the time of inspection Real Estate Agent Bob Hodges Auckland Homecheck This report contains references to the moisture content of internal finishing timber and other timber components of the building. Moisture content is given as a percentage (%). Timber considered dry in the building sense, will have a moisture content equal to or less than 16%. Although higher moisture readings may be acceptable in some circumstances, any readings greater than about 18% in a completed building should be investigated further.

2 THE Interior Front Door Cedar entry door ENTRANCE Cupboard Tiles over concrete MASTER BEDROOM / crack under window Moisture readings taken at skirting board 10% max Carpet over particle board Moisture readings taken at window sill 10% max Tiles Tiles ENSUITE Shower Moisture readings taken at window sill 10% max

3 THE Interior BEDROOM 2 Moisture readings taken at skirting board 9% max Carpet over particle board Moisture readings taken at window sill 8% max BEDROOM 3 Moisture readings taken at skirting board 11% max Carpet over particle board Moisture readings taken at window sill 10% max BEDROOM 4 Moisture readings taken at skirting board 10% max Carpet over particle board Moisture readings taken at window sill 9% max BEDROOM 5 Moisture readings taken at skirting board 10% max Carpet over concrete Moisture readings taken at window sill 10% max

4 TH THE Interior Tiles LOUNGE BATHROOM Vanity Shower Toilet Bath Floor Tiles Moisture readings taken at window sill 10% max / crack below window Moisture readings taken at skirting board 10% max Carpet over concrete Moisture readings taken at window sill 8% max DINING / joint visible Moisture readings taken at skirting board 10% max Carpet over concrete Moisture readings taken at window sill 10% max

5 TH THE Interior Floor Tiles KITCHEN Cabinetry Bench Tops Moisture readings taken at window sill 10% max Lacquer Granite Hobb/Oven Gas Wastemaster Rangehood In garage Gib board and tiles LAUNDRY Tiles over concrete NA Cupboards / joint visible HALLWAY Carpet NA

6 TH THE Interior / joint visible STAIRS Carpet Hand Rails Timber FAMILY ROOM Moisture readings taken at skirting board 12% max Carpet over concrete Moisture readings taken at window frame 12% max Electric garage door Moisture readings taken at skirting board 13% max Concrete / small expansion cracks GARAGE Moisture readings taken at window frame 10% max

7 TH THE Exterior NORTH ELEVATION Cladding Joinery Base Cladding Brick and insulcladd Blockwork Cladding Brick and insulcladd EAST ELEVATION Joinery Base Cladding Blockwork / One block has large chip repair Cladding Brick and insulcladd WEST ELEVATION Joinery Base Cladding Concrete Cladding Brick and insulcladd SOUTH ELEVATION Joinery Base Cladding Concrete

8 THE Exterior Slope Moderate slope Fencing Timber SITE Paths/Driveways Concrete Surface Water Cess Pit DECKS & STEPS Material Piles Joists Decking Timber 125 x x x 40 Soffit 600 mm Hardiflex EAVES Fascia Gutter Downpipes Colour steel Colour steel PVC Material Chip coated metal tiles / two tiles dented Slope 30 degrees ROOF Flashings Fixings Metal Nails Penetrations Construction Roof trusses ROOF SPACE Dampness Insulation Insects & Pests Rotting Timbers Dry Fibre glass batts NIL NIL

9 THE Subfloor Ground Condition Concrete floor on ground Ventilation NA SUBFLOOR Piles Bearers Joists Foundation NA NA NA Concrete blockwork / one block cracked Insulation NA Services Wiring Good ELECTRICAL Fittings Switchboard All in good working condition Good Feed Pipes Butylene Taps & Fittings All in good working condition PLUMBING Waste Pipes Gulley Traps Hot Water Cylinder PVC Good Gas hot water

10 THE Conclusion Moisture readings All moisture readings taken throughout the house were good. Eaves The building has eaves to help protect the walls and windows from the weather. It has been found that eaves reduce the risk of moisture ingress. Exterior walls The exterior brickwork appears to be in good condition. The Insulcladd exterior cladding appears to be in good condition. The cladding system has been built to the 2004 Building Code that includes a cavity system. Check for producer statement.

11 Roof The roof has been sheathed with chip coated metal tiles over heavy weight roof underlay. A few tiles on the north side of the roof have been dented by contractors walking on them. space has been insulated with fibreglass batts. The roof structure is dry and appears to be free of rot, borer. Kitchen The kichen is in excellent condition. The cabinet units have been finish in white lacquer paint. The bench tops are granite with stainless steel sink insert. All appliances are in good working order.

12 Bathrooms The bath, vanity and toilet appear to be in excellent condition. Electrics The electrical wiring, fittings and switchboard all appeared to be in good working order. The plumbing and drainage are all in good working order. The driveway and grounds are all in good order. There are no cracks or signs of movement in the concrete foundation. The aluminium windows and joinery are all in good condition. Minor items to attend: 1. Several metal roof tiles have been dented from contractors walking on them.

13 2. There is a large chip repair in the Eastern elevation blockwork. 3. Jointing to the gib board sheets in the dining area is very visible. 4. There is a crack in the gib board jointing below the lounge window and in the master bedroom. 5. There are expansions cracks in the garage floor.

14 Recommendation The house is structurally sound and in acceptable condition for its age. Check for Code of Compliance. Check for producer statements. R B Hodges Registered Master Builder For further information please phone The writer who has compiled this report is a registered Master Builder with over 30 years experience in building industry spanning across both commercial and residential buildings. He is a director of the present company which specialises in pre-purchase house inspections with particular emphasis on weather-tightness and code compliance issues.