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Decide which house inspection service you need There are many home inspection services available and it can sometimes be difficult to determine which one you need. At Dedant Building and Pest Inspections, we provide a number of house inspection services for homeowners, landlords, property managers and investors. In this blog, we’ll take you through the…
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Treatment options for termites Termites cause significant damage to Queensland homes every year. In fact, termites cause more damage to Australian homes than floods, fires and storms combined! Making matters worse, house insurance doesn’t typically cover termite damage. That’s why it’s vitally important to have your home checked annually for termites and to know the…
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How to identify termites. Do you think that you have found termites? Learn how to identify termites in Australia. What is a timber pest inspection? A timber pest inspection is a visual examination of a property to identify any evidence of timber pest activity or damage. This can include termites and timber borers. The termite…
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Make an informed purchase decision Building inspections in Queensland are an important part of the buying process. These inspections are designed to provide buyers with a comprehensive report on the condition of the property they are considering purchasing. Building inspections Queensland Building inspections Queensland are generally conducted prior to finalizing a property purchase. A building…
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Buying a property with meth contamination can lead to a very experience clean up. Methamphetamine is often made in illegal laboratories. Consequently, these labs can leave behind dangerous chemicals that can contaminate surfaces and create health hazards for those who then come into contact with them. What’s involved in meth residue testing? Methamphetamine (meth) residue…
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It’s there to help you make an informed decision In Queensland, having a contract of sale for a property subject to a building and pest inspection is common. In fact, more often, it’s mandatory. This is to protect the buyer’s interests and ensure they are fully aware of the condition of the property prior to…
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Don’t go into your purchase blind. A commercial building and pest inspection involves a comprehensive visual assessment of the property to identify visible defects, safety issues and termite activity. What’s involved in a commercial building and pest? The inspection typically involves a licensed building and pest inspector visiting the property and conducting a thorough visual…
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Know what you’re buying If you’re buying a house with a pool, it is important to get a pre-purchase swimming pool inspection to ensure you are fully aware of the pool’s condition before purchase. Pre-purchase swimming pool inspection A pre-purchase swimming pool inspection is a thorough examination of a swimming pool and its surrounding area…
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Book the best building and pest inspection in your area Organising a building and pest inspection is often one of many moving parts in the buying and selling process. Understandably, this leaves many people confused as to how best to proceed with organising an inspection. The importance of a building and pest inspection A building…
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Don’t take the risk. Get asbestos testing. If you’re concerned about asbestos in the home you’re looking at purchasing or about to renovate, book comprehensive asbestos testing. Asbestos Testing Asbestos testing is a process of collecting samples of materials suspected to contain asbestos fibers and analyzing them in a laboratory to determine if they contain…
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Make an informed purchase decision Building and pest inspections are important steps in the process of purchasing or selling a property in Logan, Australia. Typically, a building and pest inspection is included as a clause in a contract of sale in Queensland. This means that buyers must get a building and pest inspection as part…
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Everything you need to know about pest and building inspections In Queensland, a building and pest inspection is often included as a clause in the contract of sale. Yet, many have never heard of a building and pest inspection prior to buying their first property. This understandably leads to many people having questions about getting…
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