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Recently renovated single storey dwelling on a concrete slab in Melton would have appeared to a layperson as having no issues. However, expert building and timber pest inspection revealed that the dwelling was subject of significant termite “hit” with all … Continue reading
Recent building inspection revealed lot more than just swimming pool defects. Although swimming pool safety fence was well constructed there were two possible breaches. 1 A flower pot against the fence could be used by child to climb over and … Continue reading
Non “statutory” building inspection is not regulated in Victoria. This means that every man and his dog are getting into the act. Beware or you may end with the dog! Here are some issues you may want to think about … Continue reading
Here are some quality issues from my recent inspections. I will let the photos speak for themselves but if you don’t get building expert advice your chances of getting defects fixed are diminished. Independent building inspections during construction will put … Continue reading
If you think that building inspectors won’t miss framing defects, you are wrong. Have a look at the wall bracing of this frame that has been passed by building inspector. By the way I also found … Continue reading
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Once again, unexpected and invisible roof leak was discovered over bathroom. It is showing up as dark areas on ceiling and can only be seen with thermal imaging camera. If you don’t have thermal imaging camera you have no chance … Continue reading
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In this new prestige three storey townhouse, there is a foul smell of dampness in basement level bedroom, bathroom and passage. Extensive visual inspection cannot pin point the problem however with thermal imaging camera the problem location is detected within … Continue reading
