When completing inspections, our Inspectors use different types of equipment to help identify conditions that cannot be easily identified visually. This equipment is designed to make the inspections more efficient and thorough. The Home Inspection Hub team has made a list of some essential tools that our Inspectors use during their inspections: Moisture meterWhat is …
Category: House Inspections
New Year, New Property in 2019?
The start of the New Year has just passed us by and now we can look forward to having time to recuperate, reflect and contemplate the year ahead. This time of the year can be a great opportunity to think about your options in the housing market and perhaps, consider investing in a new property. …
Residential Building Defects Reports
Property defects are common in all types of residential houses. If neglected or not maintained, the outcome can become quite costly. As the name suggests, the main purpose of a Building Defects report is for the Inspector to highlight and pass on to the property’s owner of all defect/maintenance items that have been recorded in …
Is an Owner Builder Report crucial
You have just completed your dream entertainment deck out the back or perhaps you have finally gotten around to that long-awaited kitchen upgrade. No matter the project size, you will need to obtain an Owner Builder Defects Report before you are able to sell your home if the renovation was completed within the last 6.5 …
Finding The Right Inspector
While it’s a wise decision to have an inspection carried out, you may not be aware that the Victorian building inspection industry is not regulated. This means that you may be choosing an Inspector who lacks the knowledge and experience required to identify defects and issues within a house. 1. Experience Experience is necessary when …
Is a Contract Review important?
We chat to one of our experienced inspectors, Alan Green, on his thoughts about all things Contract-Review. Alan is a registered architect and Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. He is also a registered industrial and commercial builder, and has considerable experience in construction management, having been the owner of his own development …