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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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Don’t let termites destroy your home. Know the signs of termite activity. Termites are highly active in Queensland due to the nature climate, humidity and large bushland areas. In fact, termites cause more damage to Australian homes than fire, floods and storms combined! Common signs of termites Termites are small insects that feed on wood…
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How to identify termites. Do you think that you have found termites? Learn how to identify termites in Australia. What are white ants? Termites are often called “white ants” because they have a similar appearance to ants, with a slender body and six legs. However, they are actually more closely related to cockroaches than ants.…
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Don’t get caught out paying too much for an inspection You’ve discovered a wonderful home. Your offer was accepted and now you need to complete your due diligence prior to settlement. This means you’re probably wondering how much a building and pest inspection costs and why you need one. The importance of a building and…
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Make sure your new home is good to go with a handover inspection Moving into a newly built home is exciting! However, there’s one final step you need to complete before you can make the final payment and move in – a handover inspection. Handover inspection A handover inspection, also known as a practical completion…
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Have peace of mind with a comprehensive inspection Brisbane has many licensed building and pest inspectors who can provide these services, it’s important to find the right one for you. Licensed and experienced Brisbane Building and Pest Inspector When looking for a building and pest inspector in Brisbane, it is important to choose someone who…
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Learn how thermal imaging for termites work Since becoming available, thermal imaging for termites has changed the industry. Previously, pest inspectors could only use their eyes, skills and experience to visually check for signs of termite activity. Now, thanks to infrared technology and other devices, pest inspectors can gain additional insight into areas that they…
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Protect your home against termites and have peace of mind It’s summertime and that means termites are more active! If you haven’t booked your annual timber pest inspection, now is the time! Termites Termites or white ants are elusive creatures who love dark, damp places. When termites move into a property, they can remain hidden…
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