25
Mar
If you have had a building inspection report in the past, then you know there are a wide range of issues an inspector can highlight. If the issue is particle board damage, how worried...
Interior House Issues
Potential Issues with Your New Home’s Interior
Spotted something inside your potential new home? Before you drop that offer, find out if that quirk you spotted is a big issue. Interior issues from floors to walls to ceilings can be “not a big deal” or they can be a big deal breaker! We’re here to help with honest insights and advice from our veteran building inspector. Need help? Just get in touch.
14
Nov
Are you buying your first home in Queensland and worried about cracks and gaps in the VJ panelling of your potential new property?
In this article, we’ll discuss whether cracks in vertical join walls is a problem,...
30
Dec
Why are there Australian Standards for Balustrades?
Whilst balustrading can be decorative, the main purpose is to protect users from falls. Balustrades and other barriers are installed for the safety of users of stairways, ramps,...
21
Nov
No one likes to see a stained wet patch on their white ceiling, but this is a sign of water damage in your roof.
Note that Action Property Inspections is a specialist service for pre-purchase...
14
Oct
Buying a House with Built-In "Downstairs"? Is That "Bonus Room" Standard Ceiling Height?
If you have done any amount of house hunting in Queensland, you will be familiar with the sometimes substantially sized “built-in” ground...
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...
15
Jun
So after a torrential downpour of rain you have discovered water stains on your ceiling. A quick examination of your roof shows no obvious faults such as broken tiles or damaged roof pointing. So...
21
Jul
There is always a list of needs and wants potential buyers will check off when they walk through a house that is open for inspection. While immediate needs like location and space are high...
07
Feb
We all like to think we are savvy enough to pick up obvious problems in a property but unfortunately, many problems aren’t obvious and can only be identified by an experienced building inspector. If...
28
Oct
Asbestos is a big deal when purchasing an older property in Brisbane that you plan to renovate. The DIY property transformation and renovation bug is not going to go away any time soon and...
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