Dedant Building and Pest

 Since 2009, we have been providing chemical termite barrier s. Brisbane and South-East Queensland is a popular spot for termites. Our climate, frequent rain and bushy-environment provide ideal conditions for termites as they love the heat and damp timber. Due to this and the high amount of damage they cause to homes, Australian Standards recommend that every home have a termite management system in place. This can be in the form of a physical termite barrier, chemical termite barrier, baits, and/or frequent inspections. However, a chemical termite barrier is the most effective system currently available. What is a termite barrier? A chemical termite barrier is a type of termite treatment that provides long-term protect against termites. It is installed around the perimeter of a home and prevents subterranean termites from gaining access to the building. The chemical used for the treatment is a long-lasting chemical that lasts for up to 8 years. At Dedant Building and Pest Inspect...

 Are you looking at purchasing a house, unit, townhouse, apartment or commercial property on the Sunshine Coast? Don’t go into your purchase blind. Book your Sunshine Coast building and pest inspection with a local company you can trust. At Dedant Building and Pest Inspections, we will provide you with the information you need to make an informed purchase decision. The Sunshine Coast The Sunshine Coast is one of the most popular locations in Australia. With its beautiful beaches, breathtaking scenery, hinterland, and laidback lifestyle, it's easy to see why. People from all walks of life visit the Sunshine Coast for holidays with many more making the stay permanent by moving.  From Pelican Waters to Noosa, the Sunshine Coast offers a variety of commercial and residential properties. If you’re looking at buying or selling property on the Sunshine Coast, a building and pest inspection is essential.   Why is a Building and Pest Inspection so important for my Sunshine Coast ...

 A Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspection is a visual inspection of a property. It is performed prior to finalizing a property purchase and is there to protect the buyer. Buying a new home is likely to be one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Understandably, you want to make sure the house is in the condition you believe it to be. Nobody wants to move in only to find the home is ridden with termites or major defects. A pre-purchase building and pest inspection helps prevent this from happening by providing a snapshot of the true condition of the property. What's included in a Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspection? As the name suggests, the inspection is a combination of a building inspection and a timber pest inspection. The building inspection checks the property for major defects and safety hazards and other minor defects. The timber pest inspection checks the property for any evidence of termite activity or damage. During the pest inspection, the inspector wil...

 A building and pest inspection is designed to give you peace of mind. By outlining the major and minor building defects and whether there is any evidence of termites, you are given a clear understanding of the condition of the property. Whether you decide to proceed with the purchase once you’ve received the report, based on the findings, is completely up to you. In this blog, we outline some of the common defects found within building and pest inspection reports to give you a greater understanding of the defects to help make your decision. Cracked Tile(s) in Building and Pest Report Whether a cracked tile(s) is deemed to be a major or minor defect in the building and pest report comes down to its severity and location. Often, they are classed as a major defect due to the possible water ingress or health and safety issues that result from the cracked tile(s). Water ingress is of particular concern if the cracked tile(s) occurs in a wet area. Obviously, water leaking through a cr...

 An invasive inspection is generally recommended when a building and pest inspector identifies an area of concern that requires further investigation during a visual inspection. Unfortunately, there is no tool available that allows our inspectors to see behind walls or other solid structures. As such, an invasive inspection may be necessary when an area of concern was inaccessible during the initial inspection. Such as a wall cavity, ceiling, or subfloor. In this blog, the type of invasive inspection referred to one where a camera is inserted into a wall. What is an Invasive Inspection? An invasive inspection is a term used to describe any inspection that is carried out on a home that goes beyond a visual inspection. It is also sometimes known simply as "an invasive". It may involve moving items or drilling holes into structures to gain access to a concealed area. For example, drilling holes into the plaster to gain access to the wall cavity. The area is then assessed with ...

 If you’re thinking about selling your property, a pre-sale building and pest inspection can give you a competitive edge. It will help the sale process to go more smoothly and allow you to get the best possible price for your home. Also known as a pre-sale house inspection , it also gives sellers an opportunity to get the house in the best possible condition prior to the sale. Get your home ready for sale with a Pre-Sale Building and Pest Inspection A pre-sale building and pest inspection is a visual inspection of a property prior to putting it on the market. The building and pest inspection identifies major or minor defects in the building and any evidence of termite activity or damage. This gives you an opportunity to rectify any issues before potential buyers view the property. Waiting until the property is under contract isn’t the best time to find out that there are issues with the property. When this happens, many buyers will try to negotiate a lower selling price or will ex...

 A pre-auction building and pest inspection enables you to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with a bid at auction or not. It provides you with peace of mind knowing that the property is fit for purpose and that you’re not getting more than you bargained for with nasty hidden surprises down the track. A Pre-Auction Building and Pest Inspection Gives You Confidence To Bid Buying a house at auction is very different from buying a home through sale of treaty or tender. With sale of treaty or tender , potential buyers can make offers subject to certain conditions (such as finance or building and pest) and have the opportunity to negotiate on details of the sale. This means items can be added or removed from the contract of sale as required prior to signing. Selling a house through auction speeds up the entire sale process. As the winner of the bid signs a contract of sale on the spot – with no cooling off period. This makes the sale move quickly as there is very limi...

 While it is uncommon, it is not unheard of that termites are found after a clear building and pest inspection.  This can happen for many reasons including natural occurrence, infested neighboring properties, negligent inspectors and buyers failing to do their due diligence. The most common way that people fail to do their due diligence is by not getting a pre-purchase building and pest inspection. However, there are rare times when buyers do everything right but still end up finding termites within the property. Worst-case scenario In 2020, one unfortunate couple on the Gold Coast found themselves in this exact scenario. They had done everything right prior to purchasing the property including getting a building and pest inspection completed. However, after only 3 months of living in the property, the occupants found live termites crawling out of their bathroom socket! Understandably, the couple was extremely shocked as the building and pest inspection they had completed prio...

GUEST BLOG BY MAP LAWYERS In Queensland it is standard for contracts of sale to include a pest and building condition. The condition allows a Buyer to engage a licensed inspector to carry out an inspection of the condition of the property. Under an REIQ contract, the Buyer has until 5.00pm on the Pest and Building Inspection Date to advise the Seller whether they are satisfied or not with the inspections. If no notice is provided by the deadline, the Seller has a right to terminate the contract. If you receive an inspection report and have concerns about the property, we recommend you discuss these with your building inspector in the first instance. You may then decide to try and negotiate with the Seller to arrange for the Seller to fix the items listed in the report or reduce the purchase price. Buyers should be aware that Sellers are not obliged to agree to fix all issues or reduce the purchase price. Equally, not every issue raised in a pest and building report will automatically g...

 Since their invention, drones have been utilised in many industries. In the building and pest industry, drones are employed to carry out roof inspections. Drone inspections provide a safe, accurate and cost-effective method of checking the condition of a rooftop. Without the use of drones, the only method for checking a rooftop is to physically climb up on the roof via a ladder or scaffolding. As you can imagine, these options are not always possible due to safety concerns and budgeting restraints. The purchase of a property is likely to be the biggest investment someone will ever make in their lifetime. As such, many buyers want to be assured that the property they are considering purchasing is in good condition, including the roof. Drone inspections can provide peace of mind by capturing 4k High-Definition footage of the current condition of a rooftop. The Drone Inspection Process If you’re considering getting a drone inspection for your roof, be assured that the process is stra...

 With the property market running hot, it’s no surprise that sellers are wanting to capitalise on the sale of their property. To speed up the buying process, some sellers are getting a pre-sale building and pest inspection report to show potential buyers. By the same token, many real estate agents are pushing buyers to put in an offer without it being subject to a building and pest inspection. Whilst other buyers are ignoring unfavourable building and pest reports to get into the market while they can. All of this results in a pressure cooker environment for buyers. Decisions need to be made quickly and they don’t want to miss out on a property by moving too slowly. Leading many buyers to ask if they can use someone else’s building and pest report thinking this will save them time and money. In the heat of the moment, it may seem convenient to rely on the seller’s report and put in an offer that isn’t subject to building and pest. Whilst this may seem like a good idea at the time,...