Category Archives: Building Defects

Swimming pool cracking up, whats the problem?

This is what this owner wanted to know. He has just built a brand new Million dollar home with undercover swimming pool that is showing the signs of cracking.   Three sides of the pool have cracked and it was … Continue reading

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Shower leaks, forensic testing with thermal imaging.

Why are showers leaking and who is at fault? The correct answer to that question could help innocent contractor from taking the blame.In the case below, a waterproofing contractor was blamed for defective shower membrane and the consequential damage to … Continue reading

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Building insurance claim, Is your insurer dicking you around?

Last week I was called to a home storm damaged on 25th December last year and then again 2nd May this year. Elderly and frail owners were having problems with insurer’s builders constantly trimming back the scope of repairs and … Continue reading

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Shower leak detection with thermal imaging

Building defects are sometimes hard to prove, especially when there is builder’s denial. Finding water leaks can be difficult and may require opening up of walls. This is where thermal imaging camera can be handy. Under normal conditions it can … Continue reading

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