Too many times we hear that people have bought their dream home only to find that there are thousands of dollars of repairs needed for which they have not budgeted! With a positive housing market driven by keen investors, the average person is paying top price for their home and the only due diligence they …
No, I’m not talking about trying to lock out your 15 year olds, I’m talking about the other kind of vermin, you know, the flying, crawling, marching, slithering and jumping kind. After crawling under, over and inside thousands of homes across the Eastern Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula suburbs over the years, I am still always …
Vermin Proofing Your Home – Is It Really Necessary? Read More »
With every new construction, there are always some issues that get over looked which is not surprising based on the program being very tight and the supervisor typically looking after 15 or more homes being built at the same time. Stage by Stage New Construction Inspections identify and document the defective works, track the rectification process and …
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell or taste radon, but it may be a problem in your home, so advises the US Surgeon General. The US Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home …
Radon Inspections – What are they, and are they necessary? Read More »
IOA BUILDING INSPECTIONS & CONSULTANTS Mould is part of a group of very common organisms called fungi. It is present virtually everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Mould exists in most indoor environments and grows in moist conditions especially areas lacking adequate ventilation. These areas include mould growth on painted or wallpapered walls, ceilings, bathroom tiles, …
Should You Get Termite Inspections Done? Interestingly most people who have a Termite System installed to their home do not have the annual inspections performed. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t know that the service is available or even required. You would think that the termite system installers would hound the owners every year for the …
Let’s look at the Top 10 Pre-Purchase Defects The most common Building defects identified in Pre-Purchase Building Inspections generally exist due to a lack of maintenance by homeowners and/or poor-quality Building works performed by substandard Trades or home handymen who really should stick with their day jobs. Subfloor Ventilation Although subfloor vents may have been …
