Building Inspections | Pre Purchase House Inspections

07 Nov

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips, Building Inspections, Wet Area Issues

How Do You Know a Bathroom Meets Australian Waterproofing Standards?

Open Home Check: Signs the Bathroom Waterproofing Doesn’t Meet Australian Standards A common recurring building defect reported by property owners in newly acquired or renovated homes is the waterproofing. Bathroom areas with insufficient waterproofing are...

21 Oct

Architectural Style Issues, Building & Renovating, Building Inspections, Purchasing a House

Buying Near Brisbane Bushland? Why You Need A Fire Wall

April 23, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
bushfire protection, fire wall, new home construction
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In the wake of the recent bushfires destroying Brisbane’s natural environment, fire protection and fire walls are more important than ever when building near bushland. But what exactly is a fire wall, why are...

14 Oct

Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Building Inspections, Interior House Issues

Is That “Bonus Room” Standard Ceiling Height?

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...

07 Oct

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips, Exterior House Issues

Buying a Brick Veneer House? Here’s What You Need to Know!

April 4, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
brick cladding, brick facade, brick veneer
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Houses in the traditional “Queenslander” style may not be to your taste or budget – they do come with their own sets of pitfalls after all, particularly due to their age. A newer home...

21 Sep

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspections

Is a “Master Building Inspector” a thing?

December 10, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
building inspector, Institute of Building Consultants, Master Builders Queensland, QBCC, qualifications
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Are you looking to purchase a new home? Or is it simply that time of year again? You might have seen the term, ‘master building inspector’ starting to pop up in your searches for...

04 Aug

Exterior House Issues

Verandah Construction

July 30, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
construction, decking, handrails, support posts
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Everybody loves a verandah. They are often a great place to sit back and unwind and watch the world. There have been many cases where the great Australian verandah has proved to be very...

31 Jul

Exterior House Issues

Not Every House Crack Spells Disaster

July 30, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
cracks, structural cracks, structural engineer, underpinning
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On a recent walk around your house you have just discovered that those tiny hairline cracks in your brickwork have suddenly become more significant. Now before you panic, take a deep breath and contact...

30 Jul

Interior House Issues

Ceiling Cracking

July 30, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
ceiling cracking, ceiling water damage, cornice cracking, structural cracks
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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 Jul

Roof Exterior

Metal Roof Cladding

July 30, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
metal roof cladding, roof exterior, roof inspection
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There are many options for metal roof cladding to suit your house or building, from the earliest colonial houses with corrugated iron, through to modern architectural homes utilising Colorbond and Zincalume roof sheeting with...

29 Jun

Exterior House Issues

Unsafe Stair Construction

July 30, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
building inspections, stair construction, unsafe stairs
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One of the most common issues detected during building inspections in Brisbane is non-compliant and unsafe stair construction, in fact it forms the basis of most of our public liability court cases. What has prompted...

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