1. What are we talking about? The majority of homes will have a manhole located within the building which provides access into the roof space or roof void. That is, the space between the roof cover and the ceilings. Without this manhole, access into the roof space can be extremely difficult with the only alternative being…
Houspect Building Inspector delivers to a very high standard – Congratulations to Warren Bennett – Houspect Albany Warren Bennett – Houspect building inspector in Albany WA applies the same standard to his building inspections as he does to his own construction work. Warren was the recipient of some excellent awards at the recent MBA WA…
The WA Government has recently issued a Safety Alert in relation to the use of high pressure water cleaning of asbestos fibre cement products. 1 What are We Talking About? Asbestos products were widely used throughout the WA construction industry pre 1983 and it is best to assume that any property constructed prior to this…
The WA Government has recently issued a number of warnings to both the industry and consumers in regard to the practices of some unsavoury WA Plumbers. The issues comes down to people calling plumbers in to resolve a plumbing issue and being upsold into purchasing expensive new hot water systems which do not comply with…
Are the doors and windows in your home difficult to open due to sticking? Have you noticed new or worsening cracks in plasterwork or exterior brickwork around your property? If so, you may be facing a very serious issue known as building subsidence. While subsidence can be rectified through foundation underpinning and other specialized repair…
While storm season in Western Australia officially runs from May through October, it’s always a good idea for property owners to prepare for the coming season in advance. Protecting your investment before the last minute allows you to not only prevent potential damage for the season to come, but also gives you an opportunity to…
Regular maintenance, and sometimes even extensive repairs, are a necessary part of home ownership. When something goes wrong on your property, you may be faced with a different diagnosis and plan of action from each trades person or repair technician you consult, sometimes with widely varying cost estimates. For many homeowners facing property damage or…