QCAT Dispute Expert Witness
When building disputes cannot be solved using the normal means and the case escalates to a court of law QCAT, Coastal Home & Building...
Building Element Damage
On various occasions we find damage or modifications to roof framing / trusses. The Australian Standard for Pre Purchase Building...
The Cover Up
Freshly painted or renovated homes can be one of the most challenging aspects of Pre-Purchase Building Inspections. The fact that...
Insurance Assessments
Its not all the time insurance assessors or companies get it right when making decisions on what the extent of work they are willing to...
Frame Stage Inspections
There are many reasons to engage a building inspector when constructing your new home. One of the most important phases is the Frame...
Pitfalls of Private Certification
Private certification is common throughout the building industry these days however one thing that certifiers do not check for is quality...
Waterproofing Performance & Guarantees
One of the most common issues we are asked to consult for is moisture ingress in units via rooftop areas. Most rooftops are concrete...
Entrapment
The meaning of the word entrapment is the state of being caught in or as in a trap. One of the little known aspects of Building Reports &...
Living with a Salt Environment
Corrosion is a major factor when assessing homes that fall within a short distance of the ocean. It is more prevalent where wind and...
Asbestos Elements Safety
Asbestos is considered to be a safety hazard / product found in buildings constructed prior to 1990. The most common building element...
