Stop Gutters Overflowing and Increase Gutter Capacity If your property suffers from overflowing gutters then there are some steps you can take to remedy this. The occasional overspill onto the roofline fascias and soffits during heavy torrential rain is to be expected but during typical rainfall gutter should not overflow. First thing to do is…
Balustrade safety Owners and occupiers of all types of buildings should conduct regular checks on balustrades and railings in their premises to ensure they meet Building Code of Australia requirements and are safe to use. Checks and upkeep of balustrades and railings, particularly of timber construction on domestic decks and balconies, should be part of…
If your floor tiles are drummy or hollow sounding, you really do need to take some action. This situation will generally become obvious as soon as the tiles are laid. It means that the adhesive does not have a good bond between the tiles and the substrate, or that there are hollow voids of missing…
Houspect recently opened a new office in the Northern Beaches area of Greater Sydney that eventually will service all of New South Wales. Houspect now has offices in Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria and New South Wales. With a standardised reporting methodology, systems and reporting procedures, Houspect can guarantee the same level of…
Did you know that Houspect can arrange for the termite inspection to be conducted, usually at the same time as the building inspection? Houspect carriers full Professional Indemnity insurance for conducting termite inspections and building inspections. All our termite inspectors are trained, experienced and registered. Both termite and building reports are usually available on a…
When conducting appraisals or home opens do you ever come across an odd building feature or a potential problem and wonder if the property could be a marketing nightmare? If you send Houspect an email describing what the problem is, we will endeavour to find a solution that we will include in our next e-news…
Houspect has recently completed development of a new digital reporting system using the latest tablet technology. This new system will allow our reports to be completed, and customer ready, in a much shorter period of time. This benefits our customers and agents alike by completing reports quickly and efficiently and ensures the real estate transaction…
The most common items our customers request Houspect to investigate during the winter months are roof leaks. Whilst a large brown mark or a damp area on a ceiling is of concern for a potential buyer, it is usually only a minor maintenance issue. Broken or shifted ridge caps or tiles can sometimes cause gutters…
Keeping warm in winter may be as simple as turning up your heater, but these days that option is becoming very expensive. Saving, or conserving the heat in the first place, is a much better option. Here are a few simple, often over looked, suggestions: Winter storms can sometimes move the insulation around in your…
With many people looking to renovate, there are a few simple steps that need to be taken to avoid disputes, even with the most pleasant of trade’s men/women. Most building industry disputes that are referred to Building Commissions are due to defective building work. Other causes for disputes can be contractual issues, personal pride, poor…