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…
If you are considering undertaking ANY work to a pre-1983 building (even as simple as drilling a hole in a wall) please make sure that the building material you are drilling into or working with is not ASBESTOS. Any flat sheet building material found in pre-1983 houses, especially in the wet areas, may contain asbestos.…
Is there an art to packing a box? Yes. Is there a strategy for labeling and organizing those boxes? Yes. Is there a good reason you should pack two months in advance? Yes. Find out more Pack the Boxes Right For a super secure box, you should tape the seam on the bottom, and you…
We’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Must Do Preparations to guide you through a basic maintenance checklist. It covers everything from a coat of fresh paint on the walls to keeping counter tops and other surfaces clutter free. These items will help you get the best result for your home Re mulch the…
You’ve negotiated a sale and signed the contract, your finances are in order, a settlement date has been set and you’ve started packing boxes and almost ready to move into your new home. You are almost the owner of a brand new home, but hang on! Have you done your final inspection yet? The final…
Tips when choosing a fixed interest loan Look for finance that allows extra repayments and redraws Try to think realistically about the type of change that could occur in the short and medium term in your financial and family situation Get an idea of the types of costs you’ll be up for if you need…
Before buying a second hand car we’ll have it inspected by trusted third party transport agencies. How much more important it is to have a building inspected before purchase. While it need not cover every aspect of a building, the report should cover the areas of main concern. Although buyers can nominate a specific area…
Some misconceptions regarding building inspections need to be addressed. Building inspections can mean different things to different people, depending on who they are, what their needs may be, or even their job Some people are of a mind that an inspection is only a means to find faults with a home, allowing the buyer to…