The Inspector’s Notebook
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.
The Termite Paradox: Why Live Termites Are Rare But The Conditions For Them Aren't
Live termites are rare in our inspections. The conditions that invite them aren't. Here's why that distinction matters more than most buyers realise.
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.
Minor Maintenance Issues Found in a Highett Building and Pest Inspection
No major defects, but a high timber pest risk rating. Why this Highett building and pest inspection is still worth having in writing.
Mould and Brickwork Cracking Found in a Coburg Building Inspection
A Coburg building and pest inspection found mould flagged as a safety hazard, brickwork cracking and a leaking shower. Here’s what it means for buyers.
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.
Weep Holes, Ant Caps and the 75mm Rule: The Small Gaps That Let Termites In
Three small building details, the slab edge gap, weep holes and ant caps, do most of the work in keeping termites detectable. Here's what to check yourself.
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.