Category Archives: Building Inspection

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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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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Building inspection, Building and Timber Pest Inspection, Termite damage cover up

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Building Expert

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 →

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Building Inspection, swimming pool, drowning risk

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Building Expert

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 →

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