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About Andrew Mackintosh

Andrew Mackintosh has been answering home inspection questions in the greater Brisbane area since 1995. He has personally carried out over 20,000 building inspections and is a licensed builder and licensed building inspector, Member of Queensland Master Builders Association & Institute of Building Consultants. Being the business owner and the inspector, Andrew is passionate about providing clients with excellent customer service, value for money, honest, unbiased, thorough inspection and reporting in a professional and timely manner to allow clients to make informed decisions when purchasing property.

When Do You Get a Building and Pest Inspection
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Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips, Purchasing a House

When Do You Get a Building and Pest Inspection?

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...

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House Settlement Checklist
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Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips, Purchasing a House

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

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...

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cracks in walls, Cracking to brickwork
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Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips

What Causes Cracks In Walls? Action Property 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...

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Brisbane northside fixer-upper - with rotting flooring and poor roofing the buyer would have benefited from a comprehensive building inspection prior to purchase.
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Blog, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Building Inspection Tips

Is a Comprehensive Building Inspection Worth It?

We’re here to help Brisbane home buyers understand the difference between a high-quality pre-purchase building inspection and a cheap building inspection – and what the real-world risks are if you choose the wrong inspection...

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Generous backyard with child play equipment - large blocks in Loganholme need a pre-purchase inspection due to proximity to Logan River
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Blog, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections

Buying in Loganholme? Pre-purchase property inspections are a MUST!

If you’re a Brisbane family looking for a new property in Loganholme, you’ve chosen a lovely, affordable and family-friendly suburb to call home. With prices in Brisbane skyrocketing, everyone is flocking to Logan City...

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