Have you noticed something that looks like this on the brick or concrete areas of your home? Perhaps the report you have received after a building inspection mentions the term ‘efflorescence’ and you’re not sure what it is. We will look at what causes efflorescence, how it can be treated and prevented. Efflorescence is a …
Author: Ann-Maree Dunn
The Top 5 Issues a Building and Pest Inspection Will Uncover
Are you house-hunting? Viewing a potential property several times before you make an offer is part of the due diligence all buyers should undertake. Attending several inspections will help you identify obvious issues and determine whether the property is the right fit for you in terms of location, size, position, feel and style. However, there …
Do I Need a New Home Construction Inspection at each Stage of my Build?
Building a new home is a big commitment time, money and energy. Organising a new home construction inspection at each stage of your build will ensure your home is being built to the relevant Australian standards, and in line with the contract you have signed. A new home is built in stages – an inspection …
Prepare Your Gutters for Autumn and Winter
With cooler weather starting to creep in, your thoughts may be turning to how to keep your home warm and dry when autumn is well and truly upon us. The exterior of your home also needs to be maintained and protected in order to provide a warm, weather-proof dwelling for you and your loved ones. …
What Kind of Home Will I Need as I Get Older?
Did you know? Just over 4 million people in Australia – around 16 per cent of our population – are over 65. (Source: aihw.gov.au). This figure is set to rise, with the ABS predicting that by 2051, nearly a quarter of us will be over 65, and five per cent will be 85 or older. …
Why Should I Get a Maintenance Inspection?
Building your own home? If so, you already know how important it is to engage an independent inspector at each stage of your new home construction: Base Stage Frame Stage Lock-up-Pre-Plaster Stage Fixing Stage PCI/Handover Stage Significant defects and issues can be identified at each critical juncture of the building process. We also recommend a …