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

Are Weatherboard Houses a Good Investment?

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...

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brisbane house restumping, concrete cancer
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Building & Renovating, Building Inspections, Exterior House Issues, Underfloor Areas

House Restumping In Brisbane – Costs And Considerations

Think you found the perfect property, but your building inspection report has raised some red flags?  Many existing Brisbane homes are built on stumps and it is possible that in your building inspection, Brisbane...

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Green homes in the suburbs. What is in involved in green home building inspections?
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Architectural Style Issues, Blog, Building Inspections

Green Home Building Inspections in Brisbane – Who Does What?

Green homes symbolise a sustainable lifestyle, one encompassing energy efficiency, water conservation, and eco-friendly materials all designed to minimise environmental impact and promote well-being. Designs that feature everything from solar panels to energy-efficient appliances,...

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A renovated weatherboard home in Brisbane raised on stumps. Exterior inspections of Brisbane homes will pick up common building faults.
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Blog, Building Inspections, Exterior House Issues

Our Building Inspector’s List of Common External Problems

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or you’ve had troubles with property faults in the past, understanding the areas of your home that could cause an issue is paramount. As Brisbane's leading building inspector and...

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Near New Queensland home - you should still get a pre-purchase building inspection
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Architectural Style Issues, Blog, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Building Inspection Tips, Purchasing a House

Buying a Near-New Home? Do You Still Need a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

A pre-purchase building inspection is an important step in ensuring the quality of your new home, no matter its age.  By doing your due diligence, you can avoid costly and expensive problems later and make...

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