With shorter days and cooler nights already here, it’s time to turn your thoughts to the maintenance needed to protect your home over the cold, wet autumn and winter months. It’s easy to take your roof and, more specifically, your guttering, for granted. Our gutters can suffer from neglect, leading to costly repair bills if …
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Why Do I Need A Maintenance Inspection?
It’s the Great Australian Dream – having a home of your own, especially a brand-new property ready for you and your family. Building a new home can be stressful and time-consuming but is ultimately an exciting and rewarding process. Experts agree that engaging the services of an independent property inspector to conduct new home construction …
Should I Buy Or Build?
Buying or building a home is a huge investment in time, money and emotion. The property market is a constant feature of our media and news cycle, and our screens are awash with advertising for new homes, real estate agents and associated services. There are costs and benefits to both options. In this article we …
What’s wrong with your kitchen?
Over the coming weeks, we will be continuing to quiz our experienced inspectors about some of the defects they come across when inspecting residential homes. This week, we’re focusing on common defects or maintenance items found in the kitchen area. Cabinetry On occasion, our Inspectors have noticed the cupboards and doors in the kitchen areas …