Welcome to Part Two of our A to Z of building terms. This list is not exhaustive – we have chosen a selection of common terms you may come across in the course of building, buying or renovating your home. A FASCIA BOARD is a long, straight board that runs along the lower edge of …
Category: Renovation/DIY work
We Conduct Renovation Inspections
Late last year the Government announced an extension to the HomeBuilder program, which is now open to eligible participants until the 31st of March this year. The scheme provided eligible owner-occupiers with a grant to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. The scheme has been devised to assist the residential construction …
Ask These Questions Before You Book an Inspection
Need a building and pest inspection? There are many companies advertising this service in Victoria, however a professional-looking website or business card is no guarantee of a quality service. Doing some research and asking the right questions before you book can save you time and money, and will bring peace of mind knowing you’re booking …
We Are Now Booking All Inspection Types
The Home Inspection Hub is excited to confirm that we have now resumed ALL types of inspections. You can now book our: Pre-Purchase House Inspections Building and Pest Inspections Owner Builder Defect Reports New Home Construction Inspections (all stages) Special Purpose Reports VCAT Reports and Expert Witness Contract Review Tax Depreciation Schedules The Hub has a …
To DIY or not to DIY
Will it cost you more in the long run? Diving into a DIY job is very tempting when you can easily buy parts from the local hardware store and watch a quick tutorial on YouTube. Saving a few hundred dollars along with getting the job done instantly sounds like a good idea, right? Though …