Tag Archives: building inspection

Building frame inspection

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Building Expert

  Yesterday I had the pleasure of inspecting a house frame that was actually well built and correctly set out with all the load transfer blocks in the right place. It was the sort of frame you immediately recognise as … 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- 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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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, 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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