Blog Pages – Resources

One of the main challenges of preparing building defect reports, is avoiding ‘industry jargon’ whilst still being able to explain complex building defects. Here’s a number of blog pages and resource articles related to building inspections, defects and housing more generally.

Subterranean Termites Explained with Life Cycle Detail

Subterranean Termites are the species of Termite to look out for in the Sydney region. Economically, termites cause more damage to timber structures...

Does my House have Termites? – Is there a Risk of Termite Attack, based on the building and grounds?

In Sydney, if the Building contains major timber elements, the risk is moderate to high, depending on the relationship between the building, the...

Termites and Concrete Slab Homes

What are Weep holes? - Why do the Reports Mention this? Many home owners assume that a concrete slab and external brick walls prevent termites...

Building and Pest Report Conclusion Terminology and Definitions

What is the "Conclusion" of our Building Reports? – Its an "Overall Condition" of the Property Compared with other Buildings. The Building Report...

Terms used to describe types of Defects – as per Australian Standard – AS4349 part 1

All Inspections and Reports must comply with AS4349 parts 0, 1 & 3. The Australian Standard for Prepurchase inspections, AS4349.0 "Inspection...

Building and Pest Inspection – Subfloor

The Subfloor areas can indicate moisture, ventilation or pest issues. As an inspector there times when you have a silent chuckle, like when you find...