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Weeping at Weep Holes: Why You Need Not Worry

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It was a bright sunny morning in Queensland. The Allison family was getting ready for a regular day at work. Grandpa Allison suddenly noticed a gap in between two bricks. Worried about an insect infestation, Grandpa instantly filled it up with some mud and a lot of dirt from the lawn. He inspected for hollow spaces letting in insects. Satisfied that there are none left, he finally got up to go. Moving on in the same line, he noticed a second one; and then few more of such holes. Ambivalent on what Read more [...]

Ways to Keep All Pests out of Your Home

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Is the sight of an insect, rodent, pest or bug common in your household? Are you aware of the best ways to keep these pests out? If you are one of those households, that would shriek and reach out for a bug repellent at the sight of a baby cockroach or a teeny spider, then we are on the right page. So what do you do to prevent this infestation? Reduce attractions for pests for feeding, harboring or breeding, and you'll have less issues inside the home Eliminating the pests is not enough; Read more [...]

Getting the Most Value out of Your Building Inspection

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Buyers often bring in a professional home inspector, after the offer on a property is accepted, to ensure that the building they purchased doesn’t have any issues. This inspector inspects the house and details a report helping them decide how to proceed on it further. When unsatisfied with the report, the buyer can either cancel the contract or terminate this purchase, asking for the repairs to be completed; they request a price reduction or credit purchase from sellers to cover repairs. Attend Read more [...]

Structural Deformation – How It Can Cause Uncalled For Damage?

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“Structural deformation” is common and can be observed in almost every building. Whether the building is under construction or of pre-existing, deformation is sure to creep in almost all structures. Deformations occur at components which are influenced by subsidence, load changes, humidity or even by water level changes. Deformation of roof structures Sagging in the roofs is one of the most commonly encountered forms of deformation. Symptoms of a sagged roof are the formation of dish-like shapes Read more [...]

Why the Dilapidation Survey Is the Ultimate Protection?

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The dilapidation survey is also known as the pre-construction survey. Conducted by a Building Inspector it is the process of inspection of the existing structure of a building or structure before any demolition or development. Prominent defects in the forms of cracks, settlement, water seepage, movement, distortion, spilling concrete, subsidence or any other building defects must be noted with photographs and documented in this process. If the nearby construction causes damage, how to prove it? Any Read more [...]

Dilapidation Reports: How Important Are These?

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Thriving neighborhoods symbolize growth. This growth mostly happens in terms of a new building or a construction on any property which is adjacent to your commercial property or home. Thus, it is important to take the right precautions to ensure there is a record of the current conditions of your building when the construction is in its initial phase. It will help you get rid of any issues with dilapidation in the near future. After demolition of the initial construction, any property has to be Read more [...]

How Do People Handle Pre-Handover Inspections?

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You are planning to move house. You are looking to shift into your newly built ‘dream home’. The plan is to make this property a place where you have some great memories. Biting your fingernails in anticipation is one way of holding excitement for the much awaited property. Another is to not get lazy and do the necessary inspections, ensuring your property is free & clear of any construction issues. How do you get this pre handover inspection going? To start off, it is important to Read more [...]

Are There Issues That Can Affect Your Home Purchase Decision?

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You always prefer trying outfits or shoes on before bringing them up to the cashier. You always scrutinize the quality of the baby food before your child eats it. Then why would you hesitate to get a pre-purchase inspection before buying a new home for your family which is a much bigger purchasing decision? The building and pest inspection process is now standard procedure of a pre-purchase building inspection. No property is ever built perfect. With time and the forces of nature, this leads to Read more [...]

Home Inspection – Why Waterproofing Needs to Be Checked

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New houses and renovation projects often times incur damages from careless waterproofing or improper maintenance. Kitchens, shower areas, laundries and other areas of the bathroom are places which need waterproofing to avoid any damage. Smaller mistakes or flaws are very easy to overlook, and as waterproofing membranes are hidden well below the tiles. If wrongly installed, these can damage the building. Inadequate waterproofing will not be visible until it is too late and there is already serious Read more [...]

How Disastrous Can Termite Infestations Be in Queensland

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Are you concerned about a termite infestation in your home? Well you're not alone as termites attack one in every three homes every year in Australia which is an alarming statistic. Damage caused by termites comes at a cost in the millions of dollars. In 2015 alone, this figure came to $910,000,000 in termite damage. That is frightening, as it is way higher than the damage brought about by floods, fires and storms put together. Below you'll find information about the three main types of termites Read more [...]
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