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How To Spot A Dodgy Pest Inspector

Apr 18, 2020
Building inspection

Don’t get caught out. Book with a quality inspector. The best way to spot a dodgy pest inspector is to do your research and learn how to book the best pest inspector in your area. 1. Check for reviews Reviews can often be a good way to determine the quality of a tradies’ service. Google…

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How Termites Get Into Your House

Apr 15, 2020
termites - termite check

Learn how termites can enter your home. Most people know the dangers of a termite infestation. However, many people still wonder how termites get into a house in the first place. 1. Cracks in concrete Termites cannot eat through concrete. However, they are small enough to be able to fit into small cracks and holes…

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Types of Termite Barriers

Apr 9, 2020
Termite Inspection

Protect your home against termites. Termite barriers are your main defense against an infestation of these troublesome pests. However, there are many different types of termite barriers and it’s important to know the facts. 1. Physical Barriers Physical barriers are built into the design of the property to prevent termites from entering your home. This…

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Answering Your Handover Inspection Questions

Apr 8, 2020
Pest and Building Inspection

Everything you need to know about Handovers. Completing a new building project is a huge achievement but there’s one last step – the handover inspection. In this blog, we answer the most common handover inspection questions. What is a new build handover? When you want to build your dream home from scratch, you need to…

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5 Common Faults Found In Building Inspections

Apr 8, 2020
Major building defects

Look out for these common defects. These faults can impact price negotiations significantly. If you’re selling you want to address these problems early and if you’re a buyer, you want to use these faults to drop the price of the house. Here are some of the most common faults found in building inspections. 1. Degraded…

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5 DIY Tips For Keeping Out Termites

Apr 2, 2020
Termite Inspection

Keep termites away. Termites can cause significant damage to your home if they go unnoticed and as the saying goes, “the best form of protection is prevention”. That’s why we are sharing our top tips for keeping out termites. 1. Fix leaky plumbing and gutters Termites rely on moist soil to survive and thrive. A…

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Pre-purchase building and pest inspection

Apr 2, 2020
Building and Pest Inspections

A vital step when purchasing a new home. A pre-purchase building and pest inspection is a visual inspection of the property, that reports on major issues, minor issues and termite/borer activity or evidence.  What is a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection? When you have found the perfect home or investment property, you generally love the location, nearby…

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The Best Way To Stop Termites

Apr 1, 2020
Termite Inspection

How to keep termites out of your home Do you know the best way to stop termites? Nothing will make your home 100% termite-proof but doing these few things will help. The best way to stop termites Termites pose a major threat to the safety and integrity of your home. It for that reason you…

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Coronavirus And Building Inspections

Mar 27, 2020
termite inspection in Brisbane

What You Need To Know Learn how the Coronavirus is effecting building inspections. Coronavirus has brought many changes. Social distancing, isolation, rigorous hand washing and frequent disinfecting are all a part of life now. Many businesses are also struggling. Industries such as travel agencies, airlines, cafes and restaurants have been devastated. The building and pest…

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Termite Attack In Logan City

Jun 24, 2017
termites found during pest and building inspection

Recent termite attack in Logan. Have you seen what a termite attack looks like? Our team recently found a termite attack at Logan City. Termite Attack in Logan City This tree stump was noticed by one of our staff at a local shopping centre. The tree had been cut down, so he took a closer…

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