Why Don’t Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Cover Plumbing and Electrical Work? ABIS often get asked why Pre-Purchase Building Inspectors don’t look for and report on defects in plumbing and electrical work. In the terms and conditions of most Standard Building and...
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Ceiling Damp Stain – Building & Pest Inspection – Common Defects No 6
No 6. Ceiling Damp Stain - Is The Roof Leaking? Damp stains seen from the underside of ceiling sheeting are a common defect on older homes. Unfortunately, the causes of these stains may be difficult to establish during a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection especially if...
Building Inspections – Shoddy Work
Building & Pest Inspection - Building Work Not Conforming To any Recognised Standard - Shoddy Work Australia is fortunate in having a good set of codes governing the standard, utility and safety of building work. However, there are no building police...
Leaking Shower Closet – Building & Pest Inspection – Common Defects No 5
No 5. Leaking Shower Closet A shower that is leaking into the surrounding walls is one of the most common problems detected during our Pre-Purchase Building Inspections. What is not fully appreciated by the average homeowner is that bathrooms and in particular the...
New Home Build Handovers and Stage Inspections.
New Home Build Handovers and Stage Inspections. Having a new home built? Australian Building Inspection Service’s Construction Stage and Final Handover Inspections looks after your interests and takes a lot of stress out of building a new home.Most new home build...
Pre-Purchase Inspections – Termite Activity – Shelter Tubes
Pre-Purchase Inspections - Termite Activity - Shelter Tubes Here is a clear example of termite activity in a roof void seen during a recent Pre-Purchase Building and Timber Pest Inspection. In this example Termites have made shelter tubes as they track from an entry...
HEALTH EFFECTS OF DAMP HOMES
The home is where the heart is, and you want your family and friends to be happy and comfortable inside it. But just as the home can be a comfortable space, it can also pose a danger to loved ones if not taken care of. Dampness can cause and trigger a variety of...
BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT BUILDING INSPECTIONS
There are plenty of myths abound when it comes to getting pre-purchase building inspections for property in Brisbane. From the myth that all home inspectors are qualified and have the necessary experience to be trusted and do a good job. Such a myth is false and might...
Building Inspector
What to look for in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspectors - Check Their PI Insurance We have seen an increasing number of inexperienced, unlicensed and very importantly, uninsured builders and others conducting building and pest inspections. To protect yourself it is...
Water Ingress – Building Inspections – New High Rise Units No.4
No 4 - New High Rise Apartment Defects - Water Ingress Many clients say to us "It's a new luxury unit. Why would I need a building inspection?" Sadly, water ingress issues are quite common defects in new high-rise apartments. The combination of high air...
