Ask the Inspector | Building Inspections Brisbane

03 Apr

Architectural Style Issues, Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips, Building Inspections, Exterior House Issues

Are Weatherboard Houses a Good Investment?

April 23, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
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Two key kinds of weatherboard houses are available on the Australian market: reconstituted hardwood (the more expensive kind!) and vinyl weatherboard, also called vinyl cladding. Weatherboard is generally considered "pretty tough", though it is not...

03 Apr

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspections, Wet Area Issues

Open Home Checklist: Waterproofing in the Laundry

Waterproofing laundry rooms can be a step sometimes skipped in new builds and home renovations when an owner is trying to save costs. But waterproofing is a crucial installation for all wet areas of the...

15 Jan

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips, Purchasing a House

When Do You Get a Building and Pest Inspection?

January 17, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
brisbane building inspection, building and pest inspection
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Brisbane families – buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. You definitely want to ensure that you are making a smart purchase decision and buy the...

10 Jan

Ask the Inspector, Blog, Building Inspection Tips

Building Inspection Laws in Queensland

January 17, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh

Building Inspection Laws in Queensland If you are a Brisbane first home buyer, making a smart decision means knowing the home buying process, laws and your rights. After all, it is an investment of epic...

15 Dec

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips, Purchasing a House

The Final House Settlement Checklist! The Ultimate Pre-settlement Inspection Checklist

April 13, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
checklist, final inspection, pre-settlement

Brisbane home buyers about to settle – the day is fast approaching. Your building and pest inspections went well. The sale is now unconditional. Before long you will be handed the keys to your...

14 Dec

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips

What Causes Cracks In Walls? Action Property Inspections

December 17, 2023
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
brickwork cracking, Brisbane, building inspections, cracking, cracks in walls, home inspections

Cracks In Walls – Wall Crack Causes And Costs Buying your dream Brisbane property in the perfect area but your building inspector has flagged some cracks in the walls? Brisbane home buyers be wary! Andrew’s Expert...

30 May

Ask the Inspector, Blog, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections

Buying Houses with Granny Flats – Here’s What Your Pre-Purchase Inspector is Checking

UPDATED MAY 2023 With the rental market skyrocketing, housing prices on the rise and mortgage rates going through the roof, looking into buying a house with a granny flat attached could open up all sorts...

11 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Blog, Building Inspection Tips

Did My Property Pass Its Building Inspection?

June 14, 2023
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
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Unless you are buying a newly built house where the paint is still drying, it's almost impossible for any house to have a completely flawless building inspection report. In fact, even newly built houses...

10 Apr

Ask the Inspector, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections

We Have 300+ 5 Star Google Reviews – Here’s Why!

November 28, 2023
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
brisbane pre purchase building inspections, Customer Service, Google Reviews
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Our Building Inspections in Brisbane Have Received 300+ 5 Star Google Reviews – Here's Why! Andrew Mackintosh is the most highly recommended building inspector Brisbane has seen for three decades. His reputation for thorough building...

21 Jan

Ask the Inspector, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections

Action Inspections is Your COVID-Safe Vaccinated Building Inspector

January 30, 2022
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
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Book a COVID-Safe Vaccinated Building Inspector As we continue to navigate the landscape of COVID-19 in Queensland and open to the rest of the world, we’d like to take this opportunity to remind you that...

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