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19 Nov

Blog, Building & Renovating, Building Inspection Tips

Whaatt? My Prospective Home Has A Timber Floor Bathroom!

Renovators traditionally shy away from timber floors in bathrooms because of the risk of rot and warping. Moisture can destroy hardwood and bamboo flooring. The best options for timber flooring in bathrooms are specially...

21 May

Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Building Inspection Tips

What To Expect From A Pro House Inspection Service

Most people know the process of buying a home can be an emotional rollercoaster - filled with the highs of finding the potential house of your dreams, and the lows of being faced with...

10 May

Building Inspection Tips, Purchasing a House

Buying Your First Investment Property? Inspections & Other Top Tips!

Buying your first investment property can be a daunting task, but if you follow this handy list of tips your pre-purchase property inspector wants you to know, it’ll be so much easier! Of course,...

07 Mar

Building Inspection Tips

Why Checking Garages And Sheds Is VITAL In A Pre-Purchase Inspection

December 17, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
garages, inspections, sheds
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Pre-purchase building inspections can often be mistaken for an inspection only carried out on the house; garages and sheds are commonly forgotten. It’s vital to remember that just as defects in a house can...

28 Feb

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips, Wet Area Issues

What Building Inspections In Brisbane Can Reveal About The Plumbing In Your Home

Building inspections in Brisbane on any property you choose to purchase are vital in ensuring peace of mind. A lot can go wrong when purchasing a home that hasn’t been inspected before the sale...

30 Aug

Architectural Style Issues, Building Inspection Tips, Building Inspections, Purchasing a House

Buying a Modern House? Modern House Design Problems To Look For!

Buying a Modern House? Modern House Design Problems To Look For! A modern house design is usually considered more favourably than a traditional older home design. Modern houses have lovely big open plan spaces and...

22 Aug

Building & Renovating, Building Inspection Tips, Purchasing a House

Pre-Purchase Inspections VS Pre-Sale Inspections: Know The Difference

April 4, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
pre purchase building inspections Brisbane, pre-sale
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Pre-Purchase Inspections VS Pre-Sale Inspections – Knowing The Difference Could Save You Big Time It would be nice if you could simply take people at their word. Most people are good and honest but there...

25 Jul

Building & Renovating, Building Inspection Tips

Peeling Paint: What Causes It And How Much It Costs To Fix

Peeling paint is an eyesore. It’s the appearance blemish in a house that begs for some much needed attention to rectify. It also poses the important question: what caused it and how can it...

21 Mar

Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Building Inspection Tips

Minimise Risk with a Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspection

December 17, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
building and pest inspections

Real Estate investments involve a lot of risks and hence pre purchase building and pest inspection reports are recommended for both residential and commercial properties. There is every possibility that the real estate agent...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips

The truth about Thermal Image Cameras

January 12, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
thermal cameras
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What many people do not realise is that on a typical brick veneer house, the external walls do not provide structural support to your house. The brickwork could be removed and your house would...

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