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MOISTURE CHECK SUPPORT

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Reducing moisture levels in flood-damaged homes is vital to tackling the final stages of building repairs with Wairoa Recovery kaimanaaki Jase Hayes-Moeau, pictured, on the job to help out.
Houses need time to dry, and generally, moisture levels need to drop to 18% or less before interior walls can be lined. In the case of native timber buildings, the moisture level reading can be slightly higher at 24-25%.
Jase is already out and about in the community working with flood- impacted whānau, and now, with a trusty moisture checker, can read the moisture levels in homes before final sign-off.
“My job is pre-checks and taking photos of the readings, which are then sent to Council, and once the requirements are met and checklist verified, rebuilding can then begin.”
Jase says because he is out and about already, he hopes that he will be able to speed up the process for whānau to have the necessary work completed and verified to allow insulation and wall coverings to be reinstated.
If you would like Jase to carry out a moisture check, lodge a CSR by heading to the WDC website: www.wairoadc.govt.nz/contact-us/ customer-service-request. 

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Watch out for scams!

​We have received word that there are people out in our community impersonating official Building Inspectors.
Please be aware that this is a scam.

Things to look out for:
  • All our Building Inspectors carry official identification. If the person visiting you is unwilling or unable to show you identification, ask them to leave your property and call the Police on 105.
  • Our Building Inspectors will NEVER ask you for payment for an inspection or assessment; not beforehand, not while on-site nor afterwards. DO NOT give anyone cash if they ask you to. If someone is asking for payment to conduct an inspection/assessment please ask them to leave and call the Police on 105.

​Our staff have been out inspecting damaged properties already and are continuing to do so. If clean and repair work has been carried out on your property and you require another assessment, please contact our offices and an assessment will be scheduled in with one of our Building Inspectors. Please do not agree to any building inspections or assessments of any kind through anyone other than our Council staff.

Disclaimer: The Wairoa Recovery team has made every effort to ensure that this information is as up-to-date and accurate as possible. We acknowledge this is a rapidly changing environment and the information provided should be used for general purposes only. We encourage people to seek additional information before making any business, legal or other decisions. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recovery@wairoadc.govt.nz.

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