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  • See the images we recently took on a house in Perth below showing the significant termite damage done to structural roof components:

  • RENOVATING WOODEN FLOORS A natural timber floor can look beautiful if it’s sanded, sealed and polished and it’s cheaper than laying new carpet. Timber floors which have been cove

  • From $450/Call Relevant Office We are your eyes, when the builder informs you that your new home is almost complete and is ready for a “ Practical Completion Inspection ” that is w

  • It is essential that all recommendations made in the building and pest inspection reports be addressed well. The building inspection report is a very essential factor as it is a detailed pro

  • As per AS4349.1-2007 (Appendix A)From $450.00 The Pre-purchase Structural is the foundation of all our inspections and was designed primarily for the budget-minded person and is a

  • Now that winter is drawing closer it is time to prepare our roof and drainage system for the onslaught of those wet and blistery days. A checklist would be a handy item to have so here is on

  • No problem is so wide spread nor so misunderstood as rising damp. Probably every building built before 1900 has a damp problem in some degree and thousands of dollars are spent in repairs. I

  • Subfloor Ventilation We will look at improving sub-floor ventilation which if not done correctly can be a cause of decay to timber components. The other day we were asked to inspect an older

  • What Causes condensation? THE AIR AROUND US ALWAYS Contains A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF WATER VAPOUR BUT THE AMOUNT THAT CAN BE PRESENT AT ANY TIME DEPENDS ON THE TEMPERATURE OF THE AIR. When moist

  • Continued from the post > Condensation Issues Condensation is basically simple. It involves preventing moist air from coming into contact with cold surfaces (ie. surfaces at temperatures bel

  • Vinyl wall coverings (vinyl laminated to paper or fabric) have become very popular over the last few years, largely because they are more easily cleaned than the uncoated open-textured types

  • From time to time the CSIRO is asked to suggest remedies for dampness caused by rain penetrating solid masonry walls, below are some of their invaluable findings and suggestions which are wo

  • The other day I spoke to a gentleman who asked me, to confirm to him that he needs to replace his concrete tiles on his house with clay tiles, I questioned his rationale and a mountain of mi

  • Ok lets continue where we left of in the last article, on the fact and fiction about roof tiles. If you are worried about the usage of concrete tiles when collecting rain water, well there i

  • If you have ever been rummaging inside your roof space and have noticed red dust on your ceiling space or on top of the insulation, then more than likely you will find deterioration of the c

  • It goes like this, before you buy something, and a friend had described it to you in detail ”warts and all”, it would have helped in shaping your ideas in the purchase of that something. Wel

  • What is probably as important as consistent compaction is the design of the footings and the actual digging and pouring is equally as important. Firstly footings should be designed according

  • After I have complete this discussion we will go a little further into depth on “Foundation Movements”, but for now we will continue to examine at what to look for when buying a House. At th

  • “Water Hammer” & its causes & remedies – Home inspection procedure before buying a house We had someone write in to us regarding a problem that some of us have experienced in the pas

  • As promised a while ago we can now go a little more in-depth into foundation movement and its causes. Please read our older post What to inspect when buying a home? for foundations overview.

  • The erection of a new building brings with it indirect changes in moisture content caused by the installation of gardens and lawns which have to be watered. Excessive watering or even leakin

  • The most important factor in stabilising the moisture content of a site is proper drainage. It is essential to place drains up hill of the footings on a slope so as to divert water away from

  • Over the next couple of weeks we will look at the revised laws that apply if you are Building a home or improving your property. We will give you extracts from the home owners guide to the H

  • CHOOSING YOUR WORKERS:- Devote some time to making a careful choice. One of the most reliable ways to find a good tradesperson is by word-of-mouth. Ask your friends for recommendations,

  • BEFORE YOU SIGN THE CONTRACT:- The home Building Contract Act specifies that the person doing the work for you, must give you special notice before the contract is signed. This standard

  • RECEIVING the official approvals: If a Building Licence is required by your local council then work can not commence until a licence has been issued. You should contact your local shire

  • WHEN IT IS NOT ENTIRELY THE TRADES PERSONS OR BUILDERS FAULT:- If The delay in obtaining the licence and other official approvals is caused by you or by both of you or by something beyo

  • When the Trades person or Builder uses you property:- When you are having work done on your home, make sure you come to some agreements about how your property is to be treated. It is a

  • You can help to avoid a dispute by taking the time to go through your contract thoroughly, and by getting all agreements in writing. However, due to the complexity of building work, disputes

  • Foundation consolidation: DIY After last month’s column on various lengthy and legal aspects I would like to concentrate on some D.I.Y. (do it yourself) know how, this can be interesting and

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