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Category Archives: Pre-Purchase Inspections
What’s the difference between property inspection report and Building Expert’s report?- piece of mind
This week I inspected a home for a lady who bought it just three months ago. She called and wanted a second opinion on some issues that troubled her. She did get a pre purchase report before buying and the … Continue reading
Property maintenance neglect could cost you plenty
The first rule of property ownership and maintenance is vigilance. The owner here forgot, and the leaking down pipe connection to drain caused foundation softness and subsidence. The repair bill here? About $12,000 Expensive mistake
Fire safety, risking your life is not an optional extra, its’ standard with our building control system.
The following examples of defective fire separation wall between residential units (at two separate locations) will send shivers up your spine. If you live in a residential unit, you won’t be sleeping easy tonight! One of the above defects was … Continue reading
Pre purchase Building Inspection, DIY floor repairs
This house with defective stumps was prepared for sale with dodgy DIY repairs. If my client did not commission pre purchase report he would have ended with (among other defects) re stumping cost repairs
Building and timber pest inspection, termite damage, another cover up!
One thing you can be sure of. Vendor does not want you to know they have had a termite hit. This is why they will go to great lengths to remove, renovate and conceal termite damage. If they had termite … Continue reading
Even termites know you have done a “HOME JOB”
Many people think building is easy, anyone can do it and save a bundle. Building is definitely not easy and there is always stress and almost a certainty you will blow your budget. You may not save anything and it … Continue reading
Posted in Building Advice, Building Inspection, Pre-Purchase Inspections
Tagged diy termite shields, pre purchase inspection, termite damage, termite damaged home, timber pest inspection
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Building inspection, pre settlement inspection. Are you getting all that you have paid for?
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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Tagged building defects, building inspection, building quality, pre settlement inspection
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Building inspection, I could save you more than just money, How about child’s life?
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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Tagged child drowning risk, home danger, safety fences, swimming pools
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Building Inspection- Why does this new home already have foundation damage?
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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Tagged brickwork cracking, building inspection, foundation failure, house cracking, new home inspection
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