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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. View all posts by Andrew Mackintosh →

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips

How Long Do Building Inspections Take? We Answer Your FAQs

December 17, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
FAQ

When you’ve found the dream home you’ve been searching for, getting a building inspector in to conduct a thorough inspection is essential. It can be a stressful time though, so it’s important to understand...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Building Inspections, Exterior House Issues

Why You Need a Deck Inspection on Your Property

January 12, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
building inspector, deck inspection, pre purchase inspection

A Deck Inspection Can Save Your Life Buying a new property? An outdoor deck is one of the best assets on your new home. That is if your alfresco space is in good nick. Do...

21 Mar

Building Inspection Tips, Purchasing a House

Pre-Purchase Checklist

There are a few important considerations to note down before you start to scan websites looking for your perfect pad. This pre-purchase checklist will have you well on your way to picking the right...

21 Mar

Building Inspection Tips

Landslip, Tidal Inundation and Filled Ground – Have You Checked With Council?

August 4, 2022
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
council searches

Believe it or not, there’s a lot more to buying a property than making sure everything’s ok on your side of the fence. Sure, it’s crucial to get all your ducks in a row...

21 Mar

Pest Inspections

Flying Termite Swarm in Brisbane

December 17, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
pest inspection, termites

In January 2016, tens of thousands of Brisbane home owners woke up to find a swarm of winged bugs gathered at their doors. Brisbane was under siege by flying termites - also known as...

21 Mar

Building & Renovating, Exterior House Issues, Interior House Issues

Fire safety – Ensure Your House Complies With Fire Safety Rules

December 10, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
fire extinguishers, fire safety, smoke alarms

How To Ensure Your House Does Not Break Any Fire Safety Rules Luckily there are a few things you can do to improve the fire safety of your home and to protect you and your...

21 Mar

Building Inspection Tips

The Difference Between A Vendor Report And A Building Inspector Report

September 15, 2022
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
pre-sale inspection report, vendor report. pre-purchase report

You’ve got your heart set on a property. It ticks all the right boxes when it comes to location and features. Best of all, it also comes with a bonus, ready-made vendor report. Surely...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector

Brisbane Building And Pest Inspector Reviews – Your Questions Answered!

December 17, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
answers, FAQ, questions

Buying property is likely to be one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in life, so you want to be sure your new home is not a dud. There are likely to be obvious...

21 Mar

Blog, Building Inspection Tips

The Difference Between Pre-Sale and Pre-Purchase Building Inspections

January 12, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
building inspection, building inspections

As the potential purchaser of a property it is important that you know the difference between a Pre-Sale Building Inspection and a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection. The Pre-Purchase Building Inspection is essential for anyone buying...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Building & Renovating, Building Inspection Tips

Underfloor Inspections Support Your House Investment. Here’s Why!

December 17, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
stumps, supports, underfloor inspections

Underfloor inspections should be much more than simply checking that the underfloor space is dry and well ventilated. A quick visual inspection may fail to identify major structural defects or other significant problems in...

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