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Looking for the best Building and Pest Inspection in Brisbane Finding the perfect house that meets all your needs can be difficult especially in the current economic climate. But finding the best building and pest inspection services in Brisbane can be an even tougher ask. However, no matter how much you look at it, an […]

Drainage Problem – No Ground Slope Away From The Base Of Walls A common drainage problem picked up by ABIS inspectors during our pre-purchase building and pest inspections in Brisbane is ground or paving around the perimeter of the home not sloping away from the base of walls. If water, after rain, does not drain […]

Conditions Conducive When you have a Pre-Purchase Building or Timber Pest Report done it usually contains references to “Conditions Conducive”. So what does this mean? This term comes from AS4349 which is the Australian standard that covers pre-purchase inspections. It refers to situations that exist on the property being inspected that if not removed will […]

Condensation Caused By Air Conditioning While conducting Building Inspections, ABIS is seeing an increasing number termite problems following the installation of AC systems. When running an AC system in the humid QLD summer, condensation can occure on the top side of ceiling sheets under the insulation in the roof void and on the backside of wall sheets […]

Buying a home or investing in property is one of the most important long-term commitments anyone can make. From finding your perfect house to applying for a home loan and getting it approved, a lot of time and effort is needed. However, once the process is complete and keys in your hand, the hard work […]

Building and pest inspections are a big business in Brisbane. The city and surrounds are home to a number of Brisbane building and pest inspectors, and yet many people in the market for these services struggle to find a company they can trust. The question of what to look for in a building and pest […]

Buying your first home? Home buyers often find themselves overwhelmed by the many jobs to be done and boxes to be ticked. The process of buying property can be complex and it is easy it is to forget some jobs, or let some important tasks fall by the wayside. One of the most important aspects is […]

Building inspections are part and parcel of being involved in the property market, and whether you’re building, buying, selling or renting it’s generally a smart idea to investigate building and pest inspections. There’s a certain peace of mind that comes with having those trustworthy building and pest inspections reports, and in real estate there’s nothing […]

Building a new home is a hectic and stressful process with a lot to do and many rules to comply with. Not only is the process very expensive, but also confusing and energy-consuming especially if you are a first-time home buyer.  A crowd of professionals and tradespeople are involved and to the uninitiated, it may not be […]

Building And Pest Inspection Brisbane Picking a company or an individual to conduct a Building and Pest Inspection can be difficult and confusing if you have never gone through the process before. ABIS is happy to provide you with some quick tips for first-time home buyers: Qualified Building Inspector Make sure the Building Inspector you pick has […]

A Building and Pest Inspection conducted by an Experienced and Qualified Building Inspector is more than a quick look at your property to produce a tick and flick checklist.  The whole process involves hundreds of observations which must be recorded in a standardised format in regulations with the Australian Standards. It may appear that the comprehensive […]

The installation of insulation products in the roof void of a domestic dwelling (residential property) can create safety hazards. These hazards can be separated into two main types: (i) Hazards to occupants and  (ii) Hazards to tradespeople and others who enter the roof void. Hazards to Occupants Electric Shock Any installation of insulation that conducts […]