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The gutters on a house manages the flow of water from the roof down to the drainage system and away from the property foundation. Though it plays a vital role, the gutter is often one of the least priorities in cleaning.
If you haven’t been paying enough attention to your gutters, you should know that neglecting them can lead to many problems in the future. These can all be easily avoided by a thorough clean.
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For the first time in over five months, the Australian property market has recorded a 0.4 per cent price growth with all capital cities experiencing a value increase except Melbourne.
According to the latest CoreLogic home value index presented in October, we can now expect the housing market to begin to soar again following the easing of some boarder restrictions.
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If major constructions will take place near your home, the integrity of your dwelling might just be at stake. To prevent future conflict, it is important to obtain a dilapidation report before any heavy construction or demolition job commences. This way, you can defend yourself, protect your property, and prevent messy confrontations.
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One of the worst things about termites is that they are sneaky: just because you don’t see them, doesn’t mean that they’re not there! Termites could easily be eating away at your ceiling or walls without you knowing.
So, the first step to preventing termites in your home is to get rid of the conducive conditions encouraging termites to infest your home. Here we list some of the most common conditions leading to termite infestations.
A home inspection is often a required part of property purchase, regardless if you are a buyer or a seller. Generally, the comprehensive check-up is done by licensed inspectors who give a detailed written report of the property’s condition.
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Are you worrying about an upcoming inspection on your property?
Don’t worry, the inspector will neither pass nor fail your property during the inspection. Rather, your inspector will guide you in improving your property’s overall condition and attractiveness to potential buyers.
To educate yourself further about what happens during a building inspection, read on and get across exactly what an inspection will and will not cover.
Termites, which are often called “silent destroyers”, are pests that can infest your home and cause devastating damage. If these house pests are feasting on your property, don’t expect them to leave voluntarily. Instead, find a termite treatment right away so you can prevent your property from further damage and save you money from more expensive repairs.
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Peter Ramsay has been in the building and pest industry since 1981. He started out conducting inspections in Rockhampton, before taking part in a family owned building and pest inspection company on the Gold Coast in 1995.
His years in the company has given him invaluable industry experience and knowledge and he is now aiming to educate his clients before and after they purchase a home.
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Relatively new to Inspect My Home but well experienced in the building industry through commercial and residential constructions, alterations/renovations and new homes, David Evans is your Building & Pest Inspector on the Central Coast.
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Martin Cherrie is a licensed building inspector with 35 years’ industry experience behind him. To date, he has inspected over 10,000 homes and with no intention of slowing down.
With bucket-loads of experience and a passion for helping homeowners and buyers, Martin is your building & pest inspector in Brisbane’s west. He services clients from Springfield Lakes to Indooroopilly and everywhere in between.
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