04 Aug
Everybody loves a verandah. They are often a great place to sit back and unwind and watch the world. There have been many cases where the great Australian verandah has proved to be very...
Posts by Andrew
31 Jul
On a recent walk around your house you have just discovered that those tiny hairline cracks in your brickwork have suddenly become more significant. Now before you panic, take a deep breath and contact...
30 Jul
With the progression of time, cosmetic ceiling cracking and minor ceiling blemishes are fairly common in most homes. Whilst the required repairs are usually simple and cosmetic, they can sometimes be an indication of...
17 Jul
All too often we hear stories where people have purchased a house or unit only to discover that after they have moved in some of the main appliances were not actually functional. What was...
15 Jul
There are many options for metal roof cladding to suit your house or building, from the earliest colonial houses with corrugated iron, through to modern architectural homes utilising Colorbond and Zincalume roof sheeting with...
14 Jul
So you have found the ideal house, however is that beautiful babbling creek in the backyard going to prove to be a major heartache during storm season? Having your pride and joy inundated with...
29 Jun
One of the most common issues detected during building inspections in Brisbane is non-compliant and unsafe stair construction, in fact it forms the basis of most of our public liability court cases. What has prompted...
25 Jun
So you have just had your building and pest inspection completed on your dream home and your inspector has just informed you that your house has sustained damage due to a termite attack. So...
25 Jun
The day of trepidation has finally arrived. It’s time for your building and pest inspection, but what is the building inspection protocol? Action Property Inspections would always strongly advise turning up for the inspection....
20 Jun
You have finally found the perfect house, or have you? As they say, out of sight and out of mind. This is often the case with retaining walls, particularly boundary retaining walls. Even moderate...