Case Studies

These photos are not here to scare you as most, if not all problems are rectifiable. I have added these to show you what we do come across from time to time.

Shower drain never connected

Six year old home which shower drain was never connected to sewer from day of construction. Excess shower water had been flowing into the sub floor which caused rising damp problems to masonry wall timber fungal decay.

Extensive termite damage

Extensive termite damage to wall studs - will require replacing.

Bricks out of plumb

External masonry brick wall 20-30mm out of plumb which does not comply with today's Guide to Standards and Tolerances. This wall will require extensive repair/rebuilding.

Stumps never installed properly

This stump was not correctly installed which was causing some unevenness and bounce in the internal.

Pre-purchase inspection We inspect the sub-floor space, the roof space, the interior of the building, the exterior of the building, the roof exterior, the property within 30 m of the building for any Major defects, Structural defects and Minor defects/Maintenance issues.
Timber pest inspection We inspect for Termite Infestation, Termite damage, concealed entry points for termites, conducive conditions for termites, borer damage, timber fungal decay (rot) and advise re eradication or preventative treatments.
Sub floor Inspection We enter the sub floor space to inspect for Rising damp, leaking drain pipes, overflowing sewer pipes, timber floor board fungal decay (rot), joists and bearer frame fungal decay (rot), rotten stumps and excessive moisture in sub floor soil.
Roof frame Inspection We inspect the roof space for detached frame members, timber fungal decay (rot) poor or inadequate fixings of load bearing frame, roof leaks, insulation, termite presence or damage as well as borer damage.