Our Blog
Helpful information for home owners and buyers in Queensland.
How to keep termites out of your house Living in Brisbane, you certainly have reasonable cause for concern regarding a possible termite infestation. Termites love our Brisbane climate and can crop up almost anywhere. In this blog, we examine the best termite solutions to protect your home from termites. Using the right building materials One…
Read More
Know which service you need As the first implies, a termite inspection is a visual inspection of a property for evidence of current and/or past termite activity. Whereas termite treatment involves treating the property to either kill active termites or prevent a future infestation. Termites Did you know that 1 in 3 Queensland homes are…
Read More
Here’s what you need to know If you’re new to the property market, it’s unlikely that you have ever needed to organise a building and pest inspection before. In this blog, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about the building and pest inspection process. Who organises and pays for a pre-purchase building…
Read More
The top 7 termite myths busted! Over the years, we have heard many myths about termites. For the most part, these myths are common misconceptions from homeowners about how termites operate, what they eat and the best method of treatment. Myth 1 – Termites are ants White ants are more commonly known as termites. As…
Read MoreKeep your home protected with a termite management system Termites are a major issue on the Gold Coast, causing thousands of dollars of damage to homes every year. It is vital to install a termite management system to protect your home. Termites on the Gold Coast Termites present a major risk to homes across Australia…
Read More
Have peace of mind with a commercial building and pest inspection Buying a commercial property is one of the largest investments you’ll make in your lifetime. Commerical properties can have many of the same issues as residential properties. Difference between commerical and residential property Commercial property and residential property are two very different types of…
Read More
The 7 most common building inspection myths There are many building inspection myths that people believe which leads them to ignore or miss major defects in their home or commercial property. 1. New houses are in good condition and don’t need inspections A commonly held myth is that because your house is new, it will…
Read More
Structural defects can pose a very serious safety risk for your Logan property Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord or renter, you need to know about this issue. In this blog, we will define structural defects, look at their causes, provide examples and explain how to address them. What are stuctural defects? The Australian Standard for…
Read More
How the average house size may influence your purchase Did you know that house sizes can have a major influence on lifestyle? Not only that, but the average house size also impacts and influences important services such as building and pest inspections. The average house size in Australia When it was last measured in 2017-2018,…
Read More
Need a unit or apartment inspection in Brisbane? Dedant Building and Pest Inspections have been providing inspections for units and apartments since 2009. Have peace of mind with a comprehensive inspection. The Brisbane property market When buying a unit, you should have some idea of how the market is going. Currently in Brisbane we have…
Read More
Everything you need to know about handover inspections Moving into a newly built property is exciting, but first you need to complete a handover inspection. For the best handovers Brisbane, you will need an experienced inspector from a reputable company. What is a handover inspection? Handover, also called new build handover or practical completion inspection…
Read More
Don’t risk getting stuck with serious pool problems. If you’re looking at buying a home with a swimming pool, it’s a good idea to get a pre-purchase pool inspection alongside your building and pest inspection. Legal obligations when buying a home with a pool In Queensland, buying or selling a home with a pool comes…
Read More
