The Inspector’s Notebook
What Is a Building Inspection? A Practical Guide for Homeowners and Buyers
Never booked a building inspection? A plain-English guide to what’s checked, how the process works and what to do with the report afterwards.
Pre-Purchase Pest Inspections: What Buyers Need to Know About Timber Pests
The timber under the floor rarely gets a look at an open home. Here’s what a pre-purchase timber pest inspection checks, and what happens if termite damage turns up.
Rising Damp and Timber Pest Risk Found in a South Yarra Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
Thermal imaging and moisture meters found rising damp, a possible wet-area leak and fungal decay in this South Yarra pre-purchase inspection.
The Bathroom Sealant Problem That Shows Up in Almost Every Melbourne Inspection
Degraded bathroom sealant is the most common defect we find on Melbourne inspections, house or apartment. Here's why it matters more than it looks.
What is a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?
A pre-purchase building inspection looks past fresh paint and staged furniture to what’s really going on. Here’s what it covers, what it can miss, and what real Melbourne inspections have turned up.
Termite Damage and an Unstable Wall Found in a Hawthorn Pre-Purchase Inspection
An unstable wall and confirmed termite damage turned this Hawthorn inspection into a genuinely high-stakes result. Here's what our inspector uncovered before settlement.
New Build, Old Problem: Why Brand-New Homes in Melbourne's Growth Corridors Still Fail Termite Conditions
New builds across Melbourne's growth corridors still show the same termite-conducive conditions as much older homes. Brand new doesn't mean problem-free.
Buying a Weekender or Regional Property? What Our Inspections Actually Reveal
Regional and rural properties fail differently to metro homes. From missing handrails to unpermitted renovations, here's what our inspections actually turn up.