Building a home is a huge undertaking, from the planning stage right through to completion. Unless you are building your home yourself, most of the work will be carried out by builders. Once the work is complete, you will naturally want to check for any defects. However, other than superficial defects, there is no way…
Building a new home is both an exciting and nerve-racking experience. Some days everything will run like clockwork and it will start looking like you might even come in under budget. However, when it seems like a new build is going exactly to plan, it is easy to become complacent. Delays that cost you a…
Termites and Brick Homes Famous American author, Gordon B. Hinckley once said, “You can’t build a great building on a weak foundation. You must have a solid foundation if you’re going to have a strong superstructure.” When it comes to termites, the foundations of your home are the first line of defence against termite…
When you have a building inspection, you want an inspector who knows all there is to know about structure, building materials, building regulations and laws. Hiring an experienced Building Inspector who is also a registered builder (Domestic Builder Unlimited = DBU) as a minimum will give you value for your money. Be aware of inspectors…
There are two types of people in the world: Those who panic when they see a hairline crack in a brickwork wall, and those who ignore gaping holes which could possible lead to a parallel universe. All joking aside, unless you have a professional background in construction, it is extremely difficult to determine whether a…
Roofs and gutters are a gateway for water getting into your home. Ironically, both are designed to prevent internal or external water damage. When you consider this, the importance of good design followed up with frequent maintenance, becomes much clearer. The potential of roof or gutter damage due to a storm is not something you…
As the wettest mainland state in Australia, Victoria sees its fair share of rainfall. Basically, every part of your home is at risk from water damage. Floors, electrics, structure and even the foundations of your home can suffer irreparable damage when exposed to water for too long. In many areas of Victoria, flooding is a…
For new buyers, due diligence and building inspections can take a backseat to eagerness and excitement about purchasing a new home. Failure to obtain an inspection report from a reputable, registered building inspection company can leave new homeowners in a precarious position, especially if significant defects or structural defects are found on the property. Understanding…
Buying property is an investment in the future. One you’ll want to make with confidence, knowing the building is in sound structural condition before taking on ownership of the property. When you’re considering the purchase of a home or commercial building, getting a professional building inspector out to evaluate the structure is imperative. Choosing your…
Dilapidation Report Information – When to obtain a dilapidation report: Healthy, thriving neighbourhoods are always changing and growing. When this growth takes place in the form of new construction on property adjacent to that of your home or commercial property, however, you’ll need to take proper precautions in order to ensure there is a record…