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Building Inspections Brisbane North

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 488 108 833

Address: TBA 4017 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 I guess when the clock hits 3pm and you just want to go home and the boss said just get it done...

25.01.2022 Something we are seeing more and more lately - solar panels with birds nesting under them. This one even had the babies still in it!

24.01.2022 We highly recommend investing in a good quality Building and Timber Pest Inspection when buying property. Not only can we find potential major issues with the property that may cost you, but a good inspector will also highlight potential issues you may encounter in the future. . . . This is just one of the many positive reviews we have had from happy clients - and we love reading them! ... #buildinginspections #buildingandpest #buildingandpestinspection #buildingandpestbrisbane #buildingandpestinspectionbrisbane #buyingahouse #buyingahome #homerealestate #firsthomebuyer #homebuyer #propertysettlement #propertymanagement #australianproperty #brisbaneproperty #brisbanerealestate #clientreview #googlereviews #positivereviews #clientfeedback #whyitpaystopayaprofessional See more

24.01.2022 3 out 4 not too bad! 3 of today’s 4 inspections had leaks, all from different sources. Leak 1 - AC drain blocked, water down through two levels of walls flowing inside and outside. Leak 2 - water coming through deck roof bracket penetration. Leak 3 - leaking toilet, water running into the wall and ceiling cavity below.

24.01.2022 I’ll let the photos do the taking for this one!

23.01.2022 Here’s one from a few weeks ago that has evolved following the inspection. During the inspection I noted the builder had never installed any head flashings above the windows and doors. A head flashing prevents water penetration through the gaps you can see in the photos. One area in particular had no eaves and a gutter directly above the large sliding door, this creates a very high risk area for water penetration. As it turned out when I went inside the tenant made the commen...t without being prompted that water comes in through the top of the door during really heavy rain. I discussed this issue with the buyer and explained the flashing are installed before the cladding is fitted so to retrofit in my opinion the cladding has to be removed - becomes quite a big job. The buyer pushed back and the agent contacted the builder as the property was still under its 6.5 year warranty, but only just. The builders first response was the 6.5 year warranty starts when the construction starts so it had lapsed and is no longer under any warranty. - this is wrong, warranty starts on the date of completion The builders second response then became it is built to the building code at the time and is not an issue. - this is also wrong, head flashings weren’t invented yesterday and have been around for a very long time. My response to the agent (who was actually really nice on the phone to deal with) was to let the builder know it is being lodged with the qbcc and they will provide a direction after they investigate. A few days later I get a call from the buyer saying the builder has agreed to rectify... See more

23.01.2022 Are you as shocked as I was to learn that this still leaked! . . What’s the best DIY job you have come across? .... . . . . #buildinginspections #buildingandpest #buildingandpestinspection #buildingandpestbrisbane #buildingandpestinspectionbrisbane #bathroomdiy #diy #quickfix #toiletproblems #pipeproblems #ducttape #jobgonewrong #thethingsyoufind #brisbaneproperty #brisbanerealestate #brisbanebathrooms #smallbusiness See more

23.01.2022 I feel like I’m a surgeon doing key hole surgery this is part of a longer, eye opening post I’ll put up shortly!

22.01.2022 it always amazes me how a brand new house gets to handover with problems like this! This wall is 10mm out of plumb over 2m! You spot it the second you walk into the en-suite.

21.01.2022 There is no arguing about the leak in this shower! This is a common theme we see in our Building Inspections - please keep a close eye on your showers

21.01.2022 Part two of the two part post! Answer: The ceiling height doesn’t comply with the NCC. The bulkhead extends to 70% of the room and is at 2.1m. The NCC (used to be know as the building code of Australia) requires 2/3rds of a habitable room to have a ceiling height of 2.4m

20.01.2022 Easy one! What do you see? Is there a problem if so what is it/ how bad do you think it could be?

20.01.2022 this ones on me! On the bright side, only the second roof tile I’ve broken out of a few thousand roofs I’ve walked on over the past 6 years. Fortunately there were some spares on site and although it was a painful location I was able to change it out

20.01.2022 This was next door to a property I inspected in Bray Park yesterday. Given the current situation going on in our beloved country, let this also be timely reminder to check your smoke alarms! Keep your house fire safe!

20.01.2022 It was pretty clear this house had subsided (sunk) over time. Then I found this! The original (no longer connected) hot water unit from 1978 wedged under the house after years of it sinking into the black soil!

18.01.2022 Let’s play questions and answers! We ask the question - and you give us the answer Question: What is this, and is it a problem???

18.01.2022 No evidence of termites in this place just a sagging cornice which can be common and for a number of reasons. Invasive inspection found the top plate fully eaten out under a high load point of the roof frame. I cut a hole in the wall to check the wall frame under the area only to find it completely eaten out. No live activity, just the damage left behind. When was the last time you had a termite inspection?

18.01.2022 Another week, another leaking shower.. making a habit of this

18.01.2022 Follow up from a post a few weeks ago, the builder (one of Australia’s biggest if not the biggest) notified the client all had been rectified and it was good to go. This is the property that had water leaking through a window and into the internal areas below. I was very interested in seeing what the solution was that they came up with so went straight back out. Turns out the repair option was to send a plasterer out to remove and replace the damaged sheeting. That’s it... no surprise it’s mouldy again already! High moisture in the area again after last nights storm

17.01.2022 I need new pants

17.01.2022 THE BEST time to inspect a house! Bring on the rain!

17.01.2022 And that’s a wrap for us for 2020! We are taking a well earned break over the Christmas/ New Year period and back to it as of the 5/1. 2020 has been one hell of a year for us with some huge highs and lows through the year. 2021 does see some change with us branching away from the Jim’s group we’ve been part of for the last 6 years and rebranding as First Choice Inspections. Nothing much changes just a change to our email address and we will be updating this page to suit the... new branding. We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. We look forward to bringing you more snippets of the day to day life of a Building Inspector in the New Year. Merry Christmas, Mark.

17.01.2022 Yesterday was my turn with a snake encounter, today our office manager Kristin had her turn when a rather large carpet python decided to find its way through her yard at Warner!

16.01.2022 New trend I wasn’t aware of, multi level showers

15.01.2022 Are you unsure on how a Building Inspector can help you? Here is a list of the services we offer. . If you have any questions our contact number is 0488 108 833 - we are always happy to have a chat!

14.01.2022 Are you having issues with ants after all this glorious rain? We can directly target ant colonies with a specialised ant gel. Contact us today to see how we can help with your unwanted pests!

13.01.2022 Yesterday was a koala in a floor frame, today was used needles in a roof... everyday is different that’s for sure

13.01.2022 There’s a story behind this one, but for fun can you tell what the defect is in this building? This is a defect I honestly can’t come up with a solution for!!

13.01.2022 And in a nutshell, this is why it pays to have a building inspection! . . .... . . #buildinginspections #buildingandpest #buildingandpestinspection #buildingandpestbrisbane #buildingandpestinspectionbrisbane #buyingahouse #buyingahome #homerealestate #firsthomebuyer #homebuyer #propertysettlement #propertymanagement #australianproperty #brisbaneproperty #brisbanerealestate #clientreview #googlereviews #positivereviews #clientfeedback #whyitpaystopayaprofessional See more

12.01.2022 Even away on holidays I can’t escape termites! Visiting the Dubbo Gaol earlier this week and we found an exhibit that was closed recently due to termites eating out the original padded cell room! Here’s a Building that has been here since the late 1800s and termites managed to find the only source of timber and go to town! This is in the middle of the cbd with no vegetation around!! Incredible to see for a pest inspector and a big reminder unfortunately even where you least expect it they can be found!

12.01.2022 For those who like playing along at home, here’s a question for you: What’s the issue in this photo? (And it’s not the downlight hanging down either!) Answer to be posted later today

12.01.2022 A small bit of staining on the timber floor outside the shower didn’t quite show the extent of the leak that this shower had.. thermal imaging really picks it up below the shower just how bad it is. No easy fix for this one unfortunately

12.01.2022 General business update. The last few weeks have seen some unprecedented challenges for businesses right across Australia. For us, we’ve been able to maintain business as usual with some adjustments to our inspection process and client interactions. The number of inspections has dropped over the last few weeks but not as drastically as I had initially thought. People are still buying and selling houses, just not in the numbers we usually see leading into Easter. Easter has ...historically been a slower time of year and we had our business plan for the year based around slower months over April and May anyway. Instead of having a ‘holiday’ during these months, it will be time at home. The way we structure and operate our business has meant we will be able to receive a number of the stimulus measures recently announced by the federal government. This means even in the worst case scenarios over the coming 6 months we can remain operational, maintain our employees and be ready for when life returns to some level of normality. We have some fun things coming over the next few months to keep things ticking over so make sure you continue to follow the page. What I would like to offer in the mean time is an offer of support for advice if you find yourself wanting to tackle a project at home and you’re either not sure where to start or what to do or if somethings even possible. Feel free to send me a message via the page and I’ll see if I can help you out. I wish everyone the best of luck through these challenging times.

12.01.2022 What’s worse then finding termite damage in a roof? Easy one for me

12.01.2022 This one really hurt to look at.. so much going on I just don’t know where to start?!?!

12.01.2022 Can you spot the defect here?? ( or three defects)

12.01.2022 This is just poor design as far as I’m concerned! How many times do you think that bath spout will be knocked?

11.01.2022 Something a little different today, filming some content for a little change happening in the New Year

11.01.2022 Looking is one thing... knowing where to look to find the sneaky buggers is another thing

11.01.2022 It’s been a big week this week! One of the inspections was a challenge, and I do love a good challenge... the only way into this roof space of a QLD’er was through a wardrobe, climb across the suspended ceiling and then up through a hole from an old ceiling rose in the original ceiling. Lucky I’ve got a thin waist, I could only just get through this one!

09.01.2022 Winter time... not our favourite time of year! . . . .... . #buildinginspections #buildingandpest #buildingandpestinspection #buildingandpestbrisbane #buildingandpestinspectionbrisbane #snakes #brisbanesnakes #snakeskins #snakesintheroof #snakeinthehouse #roofsurprises #thethingsyoufind #brisbaneproperty #brisbanerealestate #smallbusiness See more

09.01.2022 Just a cool 58 degree temperature in this bedroom!! No wonder I’m sweating and went through 800mls of water during this inspection

09.01.2022 Two part post Thursday! Question: Can you spot the defect in the bedroom of this brand new townhouse? .... . . . . #buildinginspections #buildingandpest #buildingandpestinspection #buildingandpestbrisbane #buildingandpestinspectionbrisbane #defect #homedefect #newhome #newtownhouse #newbuild #newbuilddefect #buildingdefect #buyingahouse #buyingahome #homerealestate #propertymanagement #brisbaneproperty #brisbanerealestate #instadaily See more

09.01.2022 What you see VS what I see!

09.01.2022 It was like walking back in time on this 1960s original. Have a look at the details in the kitchen!!

09.01.2022 I’m still laughing at the video in this listing! Have a watch it will hopefully brighten your day https://m.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-north+gosfor

09.01.2022 Just when you think you haven’t found anything much in a house.. bam... leak from the shower

08.01.2022 What a way to start a Monday, a little thank you gift from an awesome client. They thought I went above and beyond, I call it good customer service and just doing a good honest job!

08.01.2022 Timber handrails are a popular choice and visually appealing; but left unprotected they can deteriorate quickly . . .... These handrails looked okay until I put pressure on them and they crumbled....they were held together with paint and black ants See more

08.01.2022 Nothing says a DIY plumbing job then flexi hoses on the hot water unit! #buildinginspections #hotwaterunits #hotwater #plumbingproblems #diy #diyplumbing #thethingswefind #jimsbuildinginspections

07.01.2022 Don’t hesitate to get the experts involved in reviewing your contract before you sign! Buying a house can be a complicated process, and having a professional eye over your contract may save you financially.

07.01.2022 Talk about a heart starter seeing one of these in a roof! Photos don’t quite do justice to the size of this snake skin. At least 4m if not 5m long at least! Fortunately I didn’t meet its owner

07.01.2022 In the spirit of The Block, check out the 1960s original floor tiles from Brighton (Qld Brighton but close enough!)

07.01.2022 Mark has gone on holidays with his family so I am holding down the fort while he is away! They left bright and early at 4am Saturday morning, and is due back and available for inspections next Thursday. Whilst he is away I have his phone - so please feel free to call or email as per usual Kristin

06.01.2022 This goes with the previous post, to look at you would think the timber is solid... nope

05.01.2022 A new one for me! Koala having a sleep in the garage of this house. I guess it didn’t like the rain yesterday so made its way up here instead

05.01.2022 Nothing says DIY more then installing a new bath tub and running the waste pipe out the wall and into nothing

04.01.2022 Asbestos... do you know the risks, possible locations, what to do you with it? If not, call us! Qualified and insured asbestos assessors!

04.01.2022 Cracks in a ceiling.. major or minor defect what do you think?

02.01.2022 The evidence of subsidence in this house was incredible! I could have taken a stack of photos of the cracks, gaps, walls leaning out but this one will give you a fair idea. That’s 36mm of packers under the 2m level to get it to read level!

02.01.2022 Lucky I’m pretty skinny! Still managed to fit through and get into the roof! Just!

02.01.2022 What a way to finish a crazy Wednesday with back to back inspections all day. Last Inspection as the sun goes down at the newest addition to Portside wharf, Gallery House apartments! Check out the infinity edge pool on level 20!

02.01.2022 This may be an impressive view from a pretty amazing house, but what really makes me smile is the fact that this inspection was for a Real Estate Agent I've known for years who refers me to their buyers - not only do they recommend me to their buyers but they then turn around and use me for their own property purchases!

02.01.2022 Only way to get access under this house was through this window I’m always up for a challenge I just wish I got the agent to take progress photos it would have been a laugh

02.01.2022 Did you know we inspect new build inspections? We can work with your builder and inspect each stage of construction - from slab to handover!

01.01.2022 Who is the best termite inspector for your home? Click on the link to learn how to identify termites in your own home https://us12.campaign-archive.com/

01.01.2022 I must have missed the part of my carpentry apprenticeship where you could use a structual ant cap to support a bearer All jokes aside this is what happens when the foundation below a stump subsides and moves outwards your left with the floor frame hanging in mid air