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Buildings & houses might seem fundamentally a consistency of walls, roof, story and ceiling. Be that as it may, to the building inspector each and every break on the roof or minor deformity on the wall can be an indication of more serious issues and need a precise investigation. Inadequately raised rooftop structures, water-logging in floors and failing assortments are some of the major issues that a normal home purchaser is probably not going to distinguish without proficient help. Purchasers tend to get concerned over the fact if the issues aren’t that much clarified or the probable consequences are cleared up elaborately. At this, the pending deal can be in a fix which could have been a mere uncomplicated or cheap affair. Read More

 

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• UTILITY OF FLOOR INSPECTIONS:

Anyone working in the building and construction industry will be well informed with the functions of the floor joist. Here let’s take a look at the utilities of floor joists that play a huge role in building inspection.

 

 

 

• FACTS TO BE NOTICED DURING A FRAME INSPECTION:

Buying or building a new home is one of the largest investments you make in your lifetime. That’s why it’s quite a wise move to get a detailed frame inspection done by a reputed building inspector at the pre-purchase or pre construct stage. A thorough inspection can save you from future expenses that would have caused by numerous defects.

 

• WATER LEAKAGE PROBLEMS FOUND DURING BUILDING INSPECTION:

One of the most common issues found during a pre purchase building inspections is water leakage from wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.

If left untreated for a longer period of time, even a minor water leakage can be an expensive problem to rectify

1. Leaking shower

 

 

• 5 Common Signs of a Rodent Infestation:

Rodent infestation is one of the most faced nuisances for almost every Australian living in Melbourne & Bayside. Though these miscreants are quite small in size, they are known to spread more than 30 diseases. They generally prefer dark & damp areas as their favorite hosting place.

1. Strange Midnight Noises:

 

• WHY THERMAL IMAGING IS IMPORTANT IN BUILDING INSPECTION:

Thermal imaging is an instrument popularly used for water leakage & moisture identification by the professional building inspectors in Melbourne as well as Australia. It is generally used to measure the severity of the moisture causing the problem in the home.

1. Poor quality construction

 

 

 

• COMMON DRAINAGE PROBLEMS FOUND DURING HOUSE INSPECTION:

A very common drainage problem that is widely found during pre-purchase building and pest inspections by our professional building inspector on several parts of Melbourne is the ground or paving around the perimeter of the house is not in a slanting position or not sloping away from the base of walls.

1. The foundation the walls can be weakened

 

 

 

• 5 THINGS WHICH ARE NOT COVERED DURING A BUILDING INSPECTION:

A professional building inspection is quite important before you buy a property. It helps you identify the potential problems and helps you get a specialist’s advice on how the problems may affect the property in the long run.

1. Electrical Wirings.

 

 

 

• 4 DIY TIPS TO SAVE YOUR ROOF

The roof is the most important part of your house that endures the effects of all the natural calamities. That’s why a proper roof inspection is required during the building inspection. Here are 4 DIY tips check out the health of your roof.

1. Walk through the edge and look for any signs of cracking, damage or sagging.

 

 

 

• WHAT THINGS ARE COVERED UNDER A PRE PURCHASE BUILDING INSPECTION

We often get asked why people should spend the money on a Pre-purchase Inspection. Essentially, a Pre-purchase Building Inspection, Pre-purchase Property Inspection, New House Inspection or a Construction Stage Inspection provide you with peace of mind as it deals with various problems that can pose a bigger threat in near future.

 

 

 

• HOW TO IDENTIFY TERMITES AND GET RID OF THEM

Nowadays in Melbourne, one of the biggest concerns of the home buyers is the excessive activities of Termites. These are small, white, ant-like creatures often sneak into your home in swarms and gradually create sabotage. They have a natural tendency to hide so well that you hardly get to know about their existence until the damage has already been done. According to the studies, these termites feed on cellulose and organic fibers found in wood and plants.

 

• WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR PROPERTY INSPECTED BEFORE YOU PURCHASE

Nowadays, It is a very common trend to hire professional men for property inspections in Melbourne. Inspecting a property before you sell or buy or any property under construction is very necessary. An experienced home inspector can guide you in many ways before you decide to buy a property. Everyone looks for professional guidance to inspect their personal property before they proceed to buy and for this purpose you should hire a reputed company for building inspections in Melbourne.

       

• WHY A PEST & TERMITE INSPECTION IS ESSENTIAL WHILE PURCHASING A HOUSE

Undoubtedly home is the only place where you can find the ultimate peace of mind. That is why you love your own home. But sadly enough, pests and termites also love your home. They need food, nourishment, shelter, and moisture from your loved house. These can prove really damaging if you don’t get a proper pest & termite inspection done while you are in the process of buying a home or property for yourself…

 

 

• 7 ESSENTIAL TIPS TO INSPECT YOUR ROOF

 

When it comes to the inspection of the roof, we often feel a bit lazy. Let’s be honest with ourselves– when it comes to home maintenance, we do all the hard work. But in most of the cases forget about the roof, isn’t it? Well… it happens to every third person. According to the analysts, two of the most common reason for water damage in a house come through the broken pipes in the basements and leaking in roofs. Therefore, you should have your roof inspected at least twice a year.

 

• HOW TO IDENTIFY MOULD DURING HOME INSPECTION

 

While mould is considered to be a good natural thing, it isn’t so appreciated when you find it growing in your home. Besides its undesirable look in your home, it can cause a fair damage to your house and it can even pose a health risk to you and your family.

 

• WHY YOU NEED A BUILDING STAGE INSPECTION

 

Building a new home is an overwhelming task and without a proper building stage inspection it can be quite a risky affair. You may have to rely heavily on a professional building inspector in Melbourne to end up with a hazard-free household.