Major home renovations are not only costly, they are potentially dangerous if not done correctly. Before you embark on a project that requires a considerable amount of demolition and construction, you may want to consider hiring an independent building inspector. Throughout the process, an independent inspector can also help to safeguard your investment. The last…
When winter hits in South Australia, there are a number of habits that will help mould settle in your home. You stop drying clothes outside, all the doors and windows are shut for the season, and the running of the humidifiers begins. It is understandable to want to trap heat in your home when the…
DIY renovation is a tricky business. If you want to take on the challenge in your home, there are effective ways to save money. You just have to know how to balance what you can do with what you can’t or shouldn’t attempt on your own. Know Your Renovation Limits The first lesson of DIY…
When building your new home, it may not be all plane sailing – especially if you take everything you are told at face value. The building industry is highly competitive, which can lead to some reps, builders or companies playing less than fair. For a better experience of the market, avoid the following mistakes when…
You know how important a pre-purchase building inspection is when you’re considering the prospect of buying a home. Still, sorting through the long list of things to do and papers to sign can make the entire purchasing process a confusing one. A common question, even among prospective buyers who know the importance of building inspections,…
Understanding Home Inspection Reports While the role of a building inspector is to look for major structural defects while acting as a neutral third party who simply observes and reports information, they’re not there to report on every cosmetic flaw or imperfection. A building inspector, and the home inspection reports they generate, are intended to…