Why You Need Inspections for Your Building Maintenance
5 practical reasons to have a building maintenance inspection done. Many building owners dismiss the idea of routine inspections, and it is easy to see why. At first glance, these building inspections may seem repetitive and unnecessary. It appears to these building owners that one initial inspection report is enough to prove that the building […]
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Why Property Inspections are Essential for Real Estate Appraisals
Increase the value of your house and avoid or limit future liability. A property inspection is usually done before selling or buying a property to determine its fair and accurate market worth. The property inspection report can significantly influence the real estate appraisals and is a major contributing factor for the client whether or not […]
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Why You Need a Dilapidation Report
One of the characteristics of a thriving neighbourhood is the construction of new property, including high-rise developments and infrastructure projects. Demolition and excavation work requires a lot of heavy machinery and equipment that can cause some serious damage to the worksite. This might result in the alteration of existing terrain and the removal of soil, […]
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What to Check for Maintenance Inspection at Home after Strong Winds
Have your property checked by a building inspector right after a strong wind or storm. Many homes in Australia can handle moderate, strong winds due to proper construction. If higher, stronger gale-force winds hit, however, you would want to do a home inspection. Gales and even tornadoes have winds between 88 and 130 kilometres per […]
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What is Real Estate Drug Testing?
Since the discovery of human drugs, its good effects also come with adverse effects. The harm brought about by prohibited drugs does not only come from human consumption. The worst-case scenario is it would leave traces on buildings that can last many years. It may not be noticeable at first, but it would be too […]
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When is a Visible Crack Alarming?
Visible cracks in a property can be alarming to both seller and potential buyer. The first signs of cracking on a wall can easily make a homeowner panic. Sometimes simple fillers can fix the problem, but if the situation is serious, cracks can mean structural damage or building faults. Only a professional can identify the […]
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7 Common Faults Seen in Building Inspections
Whether you’re a property buyer or seller, know that building inspections are crucial to making your purchase or sale a success. A professional building inspection company like Exceptional Building Inspections (EBI) can help prospective buyers protect themselves and their future investment by making an informed purchase decision. EBI can also help sellers determine the building’s […]
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What is NOT Covered in a Building Inspection?
A building inspection is essential before you buy a property for at least three reasons. First, it helps you identify in advance what the problems are. Second, with the information you have, you can try and negotiate the price of the property. Third, you can get a specialist’s advice on how the major problems (if […]
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What You Need to Know about Thermal Imaging
Advancements in technology must constantly make way for new and cost-efficient techniques, especially when it comes to building inspections. Visual inspections may not be fully sufficient because not all corners of a structure are accessible. Tools such as thermal imaging come in handy when you are looking for a more precise pre-purchase building inspection. What […]
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How Building Inspections Promote Transparency
Home buyers and sellers as well as landlords and tenants can take full advantage of building inspections. Building an honest relationship with the variety of people involved in the construction process goes a long way. By being as transparent as possible with local authorities, with your potential clients and buyers, or with your construction employees, […]
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