Monthly Archives: February 2012

Building inspection, Insurance claim, here we go again

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Building Expert

My client’s investment dwelling was a subject of severe flooding that resulted in entire sub floor flooded with water to underside of timber flooring. The water has gone but the house has cracked and has serious structural damages. The insurance … Continue reading →

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Building quality, how to become building quality expert instantly and without trying?

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Building Expert

Building quality is a complex synthesis of requirements as you will discover if you have visited Building Quality Inspections page of my website. However for your sake I have simplified it so that you can do Mladichek DIY test in … Continue reading →

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Building inspection, pre settlement inspection. Are you getting all that you have paid for?

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Building Expert

It never stops to amaze me that people will buy property off the plan. It’s like buying a cat in the bag, you will never know what it looks like until it jumps out. The temptation for the developer, once … Continue reading →

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Building inspection, I could save you more than just money, How about child’s life?

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Building Expert

Child drowning is one of the most preventable tragedies from which one can never recover. The stain on the conscience will never go. Yet the astonishing stupidity of owners is everywhere. I regularly find mortal danger and child drowning risk … Continue reading →

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Pre settlement building inspection

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Building Expert

If you have had a look at pre-settlement page, under pre purchase inspections on this web site you will find this interesting reading. Here we go again. The clients have purchased off the plan and the time has arrived for … Continue reading →

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Building Inspection- Why does this new home already have foundation damage?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Building Expert

  This two year old home I have recently inspected has not even been handed over. It was used on a leaseback for a display home. Now is the time for handover but guess what? Foundation damage has already started! … Continue reading →

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New home inspection, you have paid for a good ticket are you getting a donkey ride?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Building Expert

If your new home brickwork looks like this you are definitely getting a donkey ride. Give me a call!

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Pre Purchase Inspection, Large pergola, Should you be worried?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Building Expert

Pergolas are commonly found as additions to homes but do you know if they are legal? Do you know if they are safe? What are the potential consequences? The answer is simple. If there is no record of building permit … Continue reading →

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Beware building inspectors, beware building inspection companies! Part 2

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Building Expert

6 Some property inspection companies will tell you they only do new home inspections and somehow that is a virtue over others that do other type of inspections. It is not, it’s actually a limitation. I get to see buildings … Continue reading →

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Building inspection, Pre Purchase Inspection, Building Expert inspection could save you more than money! How about your life?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Building Expert

This otherwise neat and well kept home had a fatal flaw that would not be immediately obvious to persons with no training. A missing smoke detector in the passage immediately outside bedrooms. Every now and then you see on the … Continue reading →

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