
Poor Drainage Causes Structural Damage
Posted: 8th July 2014
Posted in: Building Inspection, Pest Inspection, Poor Drainage
Here we found structural cracking to this brickwork caused from poor drainage at a Burleigh Waters Townhouse. Read More
Posted: 8th July 2014
Posted in: Building Inspection, Pest Inspection, Poor Drainage
Here we found structural cracking to this brickwork caused from poor drainage at a Burleigh Waters Townhouse. Read More
Posted: 23rd June 2014
Posted in: Building Inspection, Service Areas
At the conclusion of my building and pest inspection at Nerang today the owner of the house told me about a previous inspection of her property by another company. The other inspector had identified this small area of timber damage in her garage as termite damage and the purchasers withdrew from the sale. Read More
Posted: 23rd June 2014
Posted in: Building Inspection, Moisture Meter
The damper climate conditions of the past couple of years have resulted in an increase in the occurrence of rising damp in the perimeter areas of concrete floors. Prior to this, several years of dryer conditions reduced the number of properties presenting with this problem. Read More
Posted: 23rd June 2014
Posted in: Building Inspection, Pest Inspection, Service Areas, Stairs
These stairs are a safety hazard and are not built to Australian standards. Attempting to enter these steps from the side could cause serious injury especially to young children. Read More
Posted: 23rd June 2014
Posted in: Building Inspection, Water Damage
DR Inspects Gold Coast South Building and Pest Inspections finds signs of past and current water penetration to ceilings to a local property within the Gilston area. Read More
Posted: 19th June 2014
Posted in: Building Inspection, Poor Drainage, Water Damage
Poor site drainage can lead to many problems in and around your home. Inspect around your property, especially adjacent to the house. After rain, a walk over the entire area will help to identify any boggy or obviously wet areas. Read More
Posted: 19th December 2013
Posted in: Building Inspection, Pest Inspection, Termite Damage
I discovered Live Schedorhinotermes spp located concealed behind a cardboard box within a Subfloor storage area. The only sign of termite activity was a single mud lead located in the corner of the storage area. On further inspection, the cardboard box was removed and a termite gallery was located! Read More
Posted: 3rd December 2013
Posted in: Building Inspection, Water Damage
Damp soil / water ponding within the Subfloor area causes timber support stumps to develop wood decay. The can cause the bases of the timber support stumps to rot out and cause subsidence to the flooring of the house. Read More
Posted: 3rd December 2013
Posted in: Building Inspection, Pest Inspection, Termite Damage
DR Inspects Gold Coast Building and Pest Inspections finds live termites and ponding issues in subfloor. If you have any questions or concerns about this or any other building matter, you can call David at DR Inspects Building and Pest Inspections Read More
Posted: 3rd December 2013
Posted in: Building Inspection, Re-Roof
DR Inspects Building & Pest Inspections Gold Coast were out inspecting a property this week and came across the following Building Defects. Read More