With asbestos present in about one in every three homes in Australia, it is no surprise that the removal of asbestos is a common subject during client consultations at Defence Pest and Building Inspections. Despite warnings about the dangers of asbestos, however, many homeowners are still not well-informed about its health risks and the legal […]
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When it comes to buying your own home, whether you are a first time buyer or not, you want to make the best possible investment that you can. That is where a pre purchase building inspection comes into play. Pre purchase building inspections are set up with the aim of identifying potential problems when it […]
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When purchasing a new home, it is undeniable that there is always that feeling of excitement and enthusiasm – most especially for first time home buyers. In fact, the excitement might make you want to immediately jump into closing a deal as soon as you find a home that is perfect for your requirement and […]
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Should you have been a victim of the 2011 and 2013 Brisbane River Floods, you are able to take advantage of the free flooding pre-lodgement service offered by the Council. The first step is to complete the Pre-lodgement Meeting Request Form before trying to set up a meeting. Should you own the property, you should […]
Gutter problems are an all-too-common issue among homeowners today. Whether minor or major, such issues must be remedied in a timely manner in order to avoid more serious problems down the line. Fortunately, most Brisbane building inspections take a close look at the gutters on a home, looking for problems. If your building inspection company […]
Water tanks, or rainwater tanks, are great ways to conserve water. Thanks to the growing popularity of conserving as many natural resources as possible, more people are using water tanks than ever. Whether you’re building a new home and want it to have a water tank, or if you’d like to add a water tank […]
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Pest control is often something we really consider when pests get out of hand. A much more effective way of dealing with pests, however, is to deal with them before they can get a strong foothold. Why is Pest Control Important? In today’s society, we have developed an aversion to using toxins of any sort. […]
When it comes to fires in the home, most of us are of the opinion that it will never happen in our homes – if this is your way of thinking, you couldn’t be more wrong. Imagine getting home from work one day and finding a fire engine in your driveway – this happened to […]
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One thing’s for certain when it comes to buying a new home: skip building and pest inspections at your own risk. As so many home buyers unhappily discover every year, failing to have this important work done can lead to all kinds of complications and misery. Sean And Maggie’s Dream Home Becomes A Nightmare As […]
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Good, now that we have your attention let’s get real about the value of a pre purchase building and pest inspection. We don’t want to waste your time pointing out what any good real estate agent worth their salt will tell you. It is so important to take this step in your purchase plan that […]
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The locks and latches in and around your home serve many very important functions, and keeping them in good working order is essential. Whether you run across a latch or lock that is sticky, or if one of the locks in your house stops working properly, taking care of the problem as quickly as possible […]
As of December 1st, there are new laws coming into play regarding pool safety. These laws must be adhered to. Any previous exemptions will be disregarded and the only exemptions that will be allowed are those regarding disability exemptions. No other exemptions will be permitted. The Australian government is really cracking down on pool safety […]
Keeping Yourself Aware of the Dangers of Asbestos
/in Asbestos, Building Inspection /by Tony HardyWith asbestos present in about one in every three homes in Australia, it is no surprise that the removal of asbestos is a common subject during client consultations at Defence Pest and Building Inspections. Despite warnings about the dangers of asbestos, however, many homeowners are still not well-informed about its health risks and the legal […]
Try before you buy
/in Building Inspection /by Tony HardyWhen it comes to buying your own home, whether you are a first time buyer or not, you want to make the best possible investment that you can. That is where a pre purchase building inspection comes into play. Pre purchase building inspections are set up with the aim of identifying potential problems when it […]
What First Time Home buyers Should Know About Property Inspections
/in Combined Building And Pest Inspection, Pre-Purchase and Pre-Sale /by Tony HardyWhen purchasing a new home, it is undeniable that there is always that feeling of excitement and enthusiasm – most especially for first time home buyers. In fact, the excitement might make you want to immediately jump into closing a deal as soon as you find a home that is perfect for your requirement and […]
Repairing Flood Damage
/in Building Inspection, Water Damage /by Tony HardyShould you have been a victim of the 2011 and 2013 Brisbane River Floods, you are able to take advantage of the free flooding pre-lodgement service offered by the Council. The first step is to complete the Pre-lodgement Meeting Request Form before trying to set up a meeting. Should you own the property, you should […]
Gutter Problems And Repair
/in Building Inspection /by Tony HardyGutter problems are an all-too-common issue among homeowners today. Whether minor or major, such issues must be remedied in a timely manner in order to avoid more serious problems down the line. Fortunately, most Brisbane building inspections take a close look at the gutters on a home, looking for problems. If your building inspection company […]
Information about Water Tanks
/in Building Inspection, Planning Permission /by Tony HardyWater tanks, or rainwater tanks, are great ways to conserve water. Thanks to the growing popularity of conserving as many natural resources as possible, more people are using water tanks than ever. Whether you’re building a new home and want it to have a water tank, or if you’d like to add a water tank […]
Why Control Pests?
/in Pests and Termites Control /by Tony HardyPest control is often something we really consider when pests get out of hand. A much more effective way of dealing with pests, however, is to deal with them before they can get a strong foothold. Why is Pest Control Important? In today’s society, we have developed an aversion to using toxins of any sort. […]
Prevention is Better than Cure
/in Building and Pest Technologies, Building Inspection /by Tony HardyWhen it comes to fires in the home, most of us are of the opinion that it will never happen in our homes – if this is your way of thinking, you couldn’t be more wrong. Imagine getting home from work one day and finding a fire engine in your driveway – this happened to […]
The Importance Of Getting A Building And Pest Inspection
/in Combined Building And Pest Inspection /by Tony HardyOne thing’s for certain when it comes to buying a new home: skip building and pest inspections at your own risk. As so many home buyers unhappily discover every year, failing to have this important work done can lead to all kinds of complications and misery. Sean And Maggie’s Dream Home Becomes A Nightmare As […]
Save Thousands When You Get a Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspection
/in Combined Building And Pest Inspection, Pre-Purchase and Pre-Sale /by Tony HardyGood, now that we have your attention let’s get real about the value of a pre purchase building and pest inspection. We don’t want to waste your time pointing out what any good real estate agent worth their salt will tell you. It is so important to take this step in your purchase plan that […]
Maintaining Locks and Latches
/in Building Inspection /by Tony HardyThe locks and latches in and around your home serve many very important functions, and keeping them in good working order is essential. Whether you run across a latch or lock that is sticky, or if one of the locks in your house stops working properly, taking care of the problem as quickly as possible […]
New Safety Laws for Swimming Pools
/in Pool Safety and Laws /by Tony HardyAs of December 1st, there are new laws coming into play regarding pool safety. These laws must be adhered to. Any previous exemptions will be disregarded and the only exemptions that will be allowed are those regarding disability exemptions. No other exemptions will be permitted. The Australian government is really cracking down on pool safety […]