The minimum ceiling height requirements in residential buildings are determined by the NCC and BCA documents and the relevant Australian Standards. Matters of ‘building compliance’ and ‘building code’ requirements in Australia are set out in...
Timber Borers commonly cause damage to old floorboards and framing timbers, but are they capable of major structural damage, in the Sydney area? Wood borers (timber borers) are a type of timber pest we report on and include insects that live on / in timbers, often...
Why should anyone get a Building & Pest Inspection? – Because your Solicitor or Conveyancer may recommend you get one done when Buying or Selling a Property in NSW A building & pest report is the ‘standard level’ of due diligenc when buying...
Poorly considered landscaping such as elevated garden beds against the building, can cause a range of issues such as moisture or damp penetration and concealed termite attack. During a Building and Pest Inspection, we assess the location of garden beds relative to the...
Can you afford surprises such as major risk or building defect problems? – This is the biggest investment most people make in their lives. Don’t leave it to chance and do some research with a ‘pest & building’ from Sydney PrePurchase! Your...
Why does that downstairs room always smell damp? – Site Drainage Problems can be the Cause of a Range of Moisture Issues such as Damp Penetration Drainage problems can be hard to spot for the untrained eye, especially if the prevailing weather conditions are...