Building and Pest Inspection - Keep timber crear of the ground Our frequent observations as building inspectors has prompted us to write this blog on timber decks. If you currently have or are building a timber deck on or near the ground (less than 400mm above...
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Home Warranty Insurance Scheme – Building Defect Inspection
Home Warranty Insurance Scheme - Building Defect Inspection In Queensland, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission QBCC has a new home warranty insurance scheme. Most residential building work valued over $3300 must have home warranty insurance the premium...
Pre-Purchase Inspections – Termite Physical Barrier
Building and Pest Inspections - Physical Termite Barriers A common problem detected during many Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspections is referred to as "Bridging" of termite barriers. The term barrier is a little misleading because the purpose of a physical...
Building & Pest Inspection Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley (4006) From a less than salubrious past as Brisbane’s red light district, Fortitude Valley is now Brisbane restaurant and entertainment district and home of Brisbane’s Chinatown. With the trend towards inner city living, it also has an increasing...
Concrete Piers Spalling – Building & Pest Inspection – Common Defects No 8
N0 8. Spalling of Concrete Piers (Stumps) Many high-set or low-set homes built in the middle decades of the last century were set on concrete piers (stumps) which were cast by the builder on site. This approached allowed the builder to cast piers of the required...
Cracking and Movement – Building & Pest Inspection – Common Defects No 7
N0 7. Cracking and Movement When cracks are observed during a Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspections they always attract the attention of the inspector. Cracks have many possible causes and the inspector uses his experience to attempt to identify what has caused...
Plumbing and Electrical Work
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...
Building Inspection East Brisbane
East Brisbane (4169) East Brisbane has become one of Brisbane’s most prestigious suburbs. Located close to the CBD it has seen its older homes remodelled and the growth of luxury apartments. On the river front are some of Brisbane’s most expensive homes....
Building Inspection Brisbane
Looking for a building inspection in Brisbane conducted to the highest standard by building inspectors with a minimum of 10 years experience together with highest professional qualifications in their field. ABIS has been in business over 25 years conducting both...
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...