Posts by Rachel
10 Tips For Spotting Water Damage When Buying
How to identify water damage When house hunting, looking out for water damage is essential. Water is cause of many major household problems that can end up costing you thousands of dollards down the track. It’s important to know the signs of water damage and what to look for when buying. 1. Musty smell Before…
Read MoreBuying A House In Queensland With A Pool: What You Need To Know
Everything you need to know about buying a house with a pool If you’re looking at buying a house with a pool in Queensland, it’s a great idea to get a pre-purchase swimming pool inspection. Why you need a swimming pool inspection Almost 20% of Brisbane residents have a pool, many of these people will…
Read MoreWhat Is Involved With Asbestos Testing
Learn about asbestos and asbestos testing Asbestos testing is a must if you think there might be asbestos in your home. Not only is it a health concern but it’s also impossible to tell whether suspected material is asbestos without lab testing. As there are were many materials used in the building industry at the…
Read MoreAnt Capping
Everything you need to know about ant capping Termite capping (a.k.a ant capping) is a reliable way of detecting termite activity early. Here’s what you need to know about termites and ant capping. About termites To understand termite caps, you must first understand termites. Termites are pests that eat wood – if they get into…
Read MoreHouse Restumping
Learn about what’s involved in restumping a house Has your building and pest inspection noted that the house has subfloor and foundation issues? Learn about what’s involved in the house restumping process to help you decide if the house is still right for you. What are house stumps? Typically houses in Australia in the 1950s-1970s…
Read MoreMeth Testing
Protect you and your family with meth residue testing Meth testing is the best way to protect yourself from the threat of meth contamination which can be harmful to your health. Meth in Queensland Methamphetamine, also called meth or ice, is an illegal stimulant that looks like crystals, shards, a brown oily substance or off-white…
Read MoreTermites
Everything you need to know about termites Learn how to recognise, reduce the risk and prevent termites in your home with a reliable termite management system. Termites in Queensland Termites are small, wood eating pests that cause thousands of dollars in damage to homes across Queensland ever year. While most areas of coastal Australia are…
Read More5 Ways To Prepare For a Building and Pest Inspection
Get the most out of your building and pest inspection A building and pest inspection is an important part of the buying and selling process. Get the most out of the inspection by preparing well. Here are our top tips! 1. Research different companies and services One of the first things to do as you…
Read More5 Common Causes of Household Water Leakage
Water causes serious issues around the house. Moisture and water leakages are the reason behind many issues around the house. Such as mould, rust, wood decay and even structral damage. That’s why we’re diving deep into the causes of household water leakage in this blog. 1. Air conditioners Air conditions are one of the most…
Read MoreThings We Do Not Inspect During A Building and Pest Inspection
Know what to expect with your building and pest inspection Booking a building and pest inspection? It’s important to know what’s not included in the inspection to ensure you make the necessary arrangements. Understanding the scope of a building and pest inspection In Queensland, building and pest inspectors must work in accordance with guidelines set…
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