Termites pose a common threat to homeowners on the Sunshine Coast, as they do in many other areas of Queensland. The humid subtropical climate of the region provides the perfect breeding ground for termites, and with over 300 species of termites in Australia, it’s crucial for homeowners to take measures to make their homes termite resistant.
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Building and Pest inspections can assist sellers as well as buyers.
Many people assume Building and Pest Inspections are only relevant to purchasers as part of the contract process. This assumption is not entirely correct.Â
The Vendor has a fantastic opportunity to have their home inspected prior to listing their property for sale.
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Retaining Wall Failure
A retaining wall is a structural feature designed to prevent downhill soil erosion and soil collapse.
There is a wide range of retaining walls, all of which use the same principle. This is that the earth’s pressure must be offset by an opposing force.
The common signs for retaining wall failure are cracking, tilting, bulging, bowing or buckling. If you are unsure of the integrity of your retaining wall, book in for a building inspection today.
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What to consider before buying property in a Brisbane flood zone
It’s been more than a decade since heavy floods ravaged through parts of Brisbane, leaving many of its residents devastated with substantial flood damage to their homes.
In 2011, it was predicted that property prices in the Brisbane flood zones would take a nosedive as a result of the catastrophic event. However, the outlook is a bit different 10 years on — the riverside properties and communities of Brisbane continue to thrive. In this article we provide some useful tips if you consider buying a house in a flood zone.
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Meet Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Inspector Peter Ramsay
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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Inspector Cherrie Helps Protect Brisbane Homes
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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David Yeowart inspects your home in Brisbane’s Bayside
“Helping people is why I love being a property and pest inspector.”
David Yeowart has been inspecting homes in Brisbane’s Bayside area since 2008. He gets satisfaction from knowing he has saved his client potentially tens of thousand of dollars in future repairs by flagging property defects.
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Toowoomba Inspector Neville Talks Timber Pests & Structural Defects
Meet Neville Grimes – Your Toowoomba Inspector
Next up in our series of building and pest inspectors is Toowoomba local Neville Grimes.
After sustaining a few injuries in his carpentry job back in 2018, Neville decided to move to property inspections. He enjoys the flexible hours which give him more time together with his young family.
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Time to invest in Gold Coast’s property market
The Gold Coast property market is soaring with many suburbs showing double-digit price growth, a new report reveals.
With prices continuing to increase, it has been predicted the median price for a house on the Gold Coast will exceed $650.000 in the near future. This would see the highest digits for the city in three years according to the Qld Property Investor.
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Termite Prevention checklist: Reduce the risk of timber pests
Termite and pest infestations are becoming an increasing problem for Australian home owners. According to the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA) the average cost of termite treatment and damage repair was approximately $10,000 per property in 2012. The average cost to the housing industry the same year amounted to $3.9 billion.
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