Pre Settlement Inspection
Pre Settlement Inspection – Why it is very important. When you sign a contract to buy a new apartment or townhouse ‘off the plan’ you are usually required to pay a deposit (10%) and then pay the balance (usually 90%) when the new apartment or townhouse is completed by the […]
Apr18
Independent building inspector – absolutely essential !!
The independent building inspector is an integral part of the new home building process. The appointment of an independent building inspector is essential when you are building a new home. There are many things that can go wrong when a new home is being constructed and there are many cover-ups […]
Feb08
Knockdown and Rebuild a New Home.
Knockdown and Rebuild a New Home. The knockdown and rebuild process is becoming more and more popular amongst people who are seeking to build a new home. The knockdown and rebuild process is mainly used by people who want to remain living where they have lived for many years and […]
Nov04
Apartment Inspections – Several things to check before you buy.
Apartment Inspections – Several things to check before you buy. Apartment building inspections are very important. Some of the main things you should consider when arranging apartment building inspections are: How do l know if the apartment is in a good location? A good location for an apartment is close […]
Jul22
Slab Stage Inspections – New Home Inspections
The base stage or slab stage inspection is the most important inspection during construction because the entire load of the house sits on the slab. That is, a house is only as good as the base upon which it is built! Many new homes are now being constructed on concrete […]
Jul22
Frame Stage Inspections – New Home Inspections
The frame stage inspection is one of the most important inspections during construction. After the concrete slab for a new home has been poured and finished, it is usually only a couple of days before the framing contractors arrive on the building site to construct and erect the frame (frame […]
Jul22
Lock Up Stage Inspections – New Home Inspections
Lock up stage Inspections are very important. Before you hand over one of the largest stage payments to your builder, it is important to arrange for an independent building inspector to check that the lock up stage has been fully and properly completed. The lock up stage inspections should be […]
Jul22
Fixing Stage Inspections – New Home Inspections
The fixing stage is the stage when all internal cladding, architraves, skirting boards, doors, built in shelves, baths, basins, troughs, sinks, cabinets and cupboards of a home are fitted and fixed in position. The main items checked at the fixing stage include (but are not limited to) the following: The […]
Jul22
Final Inspections – New House Inspections
Final inspections of new houses are also commonly referred to as Practical Completion Inspections (PCI) and pre handover inspections. Final inspections are generally carried out on new houses when construction of the entire new house has been completed and all internal fittings, fixtures and finishes have been installed and applied inside the house […]
Jul22
Slab Heave – New Homes
Slab heave is uneven movement of a house footing and slab. Slab heave is often caused by reactive clay soils below concrete slabs expanding when they absorb moisture. The amount of moisture in the soil is usually influenced by one or more of the following: Excessive amounts of rainwater. Broken […]
Aug13