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Feb 23, 2019
Concrete Piers Spalling – Building & Pest Inspection – Common Defects No 8

N0 8. Spalling of Concrete Piers (Stumps) Many high-set or low-set homes built in the middle decades of the last century were set on concrete piers (stumps) which were cast by the builder on site. This approached allowed the builder to cast piers of the required length and unlike timber stumps, they were not prone […]

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Feb 20, 2019
Cracking and Movement – Building & Pest Inspection – Common Defects No 7

N0 7. Cracking and Movement When cracks are observed during a Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspections they always attract the attention of the inspector. Cracks have many possible causes and the inspector uses his experience to attempt to identify what has caused them. This process includes examining the characteristics of the crack or cracks and […]

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Feb 18, 2019
Plumbing and Electrical Work

Why Don’t Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Cover Plumbing and Electrical Work? ABIS often get asked why Pre-Purchase Building Inspectors don’t look for and report on defects in plumbing and electrical work. In the terms and conditions of most Standard Building and Timber Pest Reports conducted in a pre-purchase situation, there are clauses referred to as “exclusion […]

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Feb 15, 2019
Ceiling Damp Stain – Building & Pest Inspection – Common Defects No 6

No 6. Ceiling Damp Stain – Is The Roof Leaking? Damp stains seen from the underside of ceiling sheeting are a common defect on older homes. Unfortunately, the causes of these stains may be difficult to establish during a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection especially if the stain is currently dry. When our inspector identifies a stain […]

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Feb 13, 2019
Building Inspections – Shoddy Work

Building & Pest Inspection – Building Work Not Conforming To any Recognised Standard – Shoddy Work Australia is fortunate in having a good set of codes governing the standard, utility and safety of building work. However, there are no building police walking up and down our streets ensuring that non complying work or “shoddy work” is not […]

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Feb 12, 2019
Leaking Shower Closet – Building & Pest Inspection – Common Defects No 5

No 5. Leaking Shower Closet A shower that is leaking into the surrounding walls is one of the most common problems detected during our Pre-Purchase Building Inspections. What is not fully appreciated by the average homeowner is that bathrooms and in particular the waterproofing membranes to showers have a limited life compared with the rest […]

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Feb 11, 2019
New Home Build Handovers and Stage Inspections.

New Home Build Handovers and Stage Inspections. Having a new home built? Australian Building Inspection Service’s Construction Stage and Final Handover Inspections looks after your interests and takes a lot of stress out of building a new home. Most new home build contracts require “stage” payments to be made to the builder as construction progresses. […]

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Feb 10, 2019
Pre-Purchase Inspections – Termite Activity – Shelter Tubes

Pre-Purchase Inspections – Termite Activity – Shelter Tubes Here is a clear example of termite activity in a roof void seen during a recent Pre-Purchase Building and Timber Pest Inspection. In this example Termites have made shelter tubes as they track from an entry point into the dwelling to an area where conditions are ideal […]

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HEALTH EFFECTS OF DAMP HOMES
Feb 08, 2019
HEALTH EFFECTS OF DAMP HOMES

The home is where the heart is, and you want your family and friends to be happy and comfortable inside it. But just as the home can be a comfortable space, it can also pose a danger to loved ones if not taken care of. Dampness can cause and trigger a variety of health problems […]

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BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT BUILDING INSPECTIONS
BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT BUILDING INSPECTIONS

There are plenty of myths abound when it comes to getting pre-purchase building inspections for property in Brisbane. From the myth that all home inspectors are qualified and have the necessary experience to be trusted and do a good job. Such a myth is false and might leave one open to a scam artist who […]

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Feb 07, 2019
Building Inspector

What to look for in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspectors – Check Their PI Insurance We have seen an increasing number of inexperienced, unlicensed and very importantly, uninsured builders and others conducting building and pest inspections. To protect yourself it is essential to check your Building Inspector has four key things. Do they have current licences from the […]

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Feb 06, 2019
Water Ingress – Building Inspections – New High Rise Units No.4

No 4 – New High Rise Apartment Defects – Water Ingress Many clients say to us “It’s a new luxury unit. Why would I need a building inspection?” Sadly, water ingress issues are quite common defects in new high-rise apartments. The combination of high air velocities around high-rise buildings with fenestrations (external windows and doors) not designed […]

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