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29 Jun

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...

25 Jun

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Building Inspection Protocol

The day of trepidation has finally arrived. It’s time for your building and pest inspection, but what is the building inspection protocol? Action Property Inspections would always strongly advise turning up for the inspection....

15 Apr

Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections

Do You Need A Pre-purchase Property Inspection? Rochedale Buyers Take Note!

April 23, 2022
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
Brisbane South, building inspections, rochedale, suburb spotlight
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Rochedale is an outer suburb on Brisbane’s southside, some 17 kilometres from the city’s CBD. Named for the Irish Roche family and the homestead they built there in the mid-1800s, Rochedale is an ideal...

19 Nov

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips

What Causes Cracks In Walls? Action Property Inspections

February 4, 2022
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
brickwork cracking, Brisbane, building inspections, cracking, cracks in walls, home inspections

Cracks In Walls – Wall Crack Causes And Costs Found the dream property in the dream location but your building inspector has flagged some cracks in the walls? Some of the cracks in the wall...

21 Feb

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspections, Finance

What Should A Building Inspection Cost?

You’ve found the home of your dreams - congrats! Now what? Before signing on the dotted line, be sure to add in a clause to have a qualified property inspection company go through the...

21 Mar

Blog, Building Inspection Tips

The Difference Between Pre-Sale and Pre-Purchase Building Inspections

January 12, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
building inspection, building inspections

As the potential purchaser of a property it is important that you know the difference between a Pre-Sale Building Inspection and a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection. The Pre-Purchase Building Inspection is essential for anyone buying...

21 Mar

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What Are Your Options When Your Building Inspector is Unable to Inspect?

February 4, 2022
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
Brisbane, building inspections

What happens when your building inspector is unable to inspect a property you’re interested in buying? This may occur because areas of the house are unsafe, or because stored items are restricting visibility to...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Blog, Building Inspection Tips

Concrete Cancer in the City? Action Property Inspections

October 13, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
andrew mackintosh, apartment inspections, brisbane building inspections, building inspections, home inspector, pre-purchase

Concrete Cancer Goes Beyond Coastal Concerns If you thought your home or apartment was safe from concrete cancer because you’re not on the coast, brace yourself for some bad news. It has been widely reported...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Blog, Building Inspection Tips

Interior Roof Inspection by Action Property Inspections

November 25, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
Action Property Inspections, andrew mackintosh, building inspections, pre purchase building inspections

Dangers That Could Be Above Your Head Whilst the exterior aspects of a roof including the tiles and flashings are inspected as part of a full pre-purchase building inspection, an interior roof inspection is just...

16 Jan

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