brisbane house restumping, concrete cancer
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03 Apr
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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Signs of underpinning required - separation of walls around doorways.
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11 Feb
Blog, Building Inspection Tips, Underfloor Areas

Your Dream House Needs Underpinning: Is it a Dealbreaker?

So, your dream house needs underpinning. Is it a dealbreaker? Here is a brief explanation of what house underpinning means, when it’s required, and how to identify if a house needs underpinning.  So what is...

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Concrete spalling in concrete
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13 Jun
Blog, Building Inspections, Purchasing a House, Underfloor Areas

Is Concrete Spalling in Stumps a Dealbreaker?

Concrete Spalling in stumps needn't be a dealbreaker Queensland has many homes raised on stumps. An elevated home allows for cooling breezes to pass around and under the home – essential in homes built before...

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Beautiful Queenslander house on stumps
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07 Jun
Architectural Style Issues, Building Inspections, Purchasing a House, Underfloor Areas

Buying a House on Stumps?  Here’s What to Consider

Is your dream house on stumps? Here's what you need to know. So, you’ve seen that beautiful Queenslander house on stumps and are going to the open inspection. You love the thought of relaxing on...

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Rising damp, lateral damp, penetrating damp, condensation damp
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06 Aug
Building Inspection Tips, home page slideshow, Underfloor Areas

Damp Home? Know The Facts: Rising, Lateral, Penetrating or Condensation Damp

Damp Home? Know The Facts: Rising, Lateral, Penetrating or Condensation Damp Whether it’s rising damp, lateral damp, penetrating damp or condensation, damp can be a major issue if not treated quickly. So if you’re considering...

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