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Building advice, building cost, Renovate or demolish?

Last week I inspected old dilapidated building with request to advise whether it was feasible to renovate or if it was a job for demolition. It depends. There is seldom a straight answer simply because there are many variables. Many … Continue reading

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Pre purchase Inspection, ANOTHER DISASTER AVOIDED!

This week I inspected another home that would have been a complete purchase disaster for my clients. They suspected problems with the floor but were told by the vendor’s agent that all it was needed was re-packing of some stumps. … Continue reading

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Pre Purchase inspection Melbourne, Things we find!

Here are some of the things we typically find on pre purchase inspections If you are buying a home you would want to know about it This was actually not a bad home but like all things not perfect

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Missing smoke detector. Will this family wake up tomorrow?

Yesterday again I inspected a family home for a prospective purchaser and found missing smoke detectors outside bedrooms as required. There was one smoke detector in dining room ceiling (where it was not required). Was that enough? Definitely not. When … Continue reading

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Newsflash! Family dies in a fire! True? No but it could be!

Yesterday I inspected a home in Geelong and the single smoke detector was missing   People regularly die in house fires where smoke detectors are defective or missing. This very minute there are hundreds of families at risk. So before … Continue reading

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Illegal construction! Skipping pre purchase inspection could leave you with a bad taste in your mouth!

One of the most common defects found in pre purchase inspection is the incidence of illegally constructed structures. That is structures without building permit where a permit is required under the Building Act. Vendor’s explanations for lack of building permit … Continue reading

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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

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