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  Coronavirus and building inspections: What you need to know The Coronavirus has brought about many changes. Social distancing, isolation, rigorous hand washing and frequent disinfecting are all a part of life now. Many businesses are also struggling. Industries such as travel agencies, airlines, cafes and restaurants have been devastated. The building and pest inspection industry are in a better position, as it is tied to the property market. Despite COVID-19, houses are still being auctioned across Australia's capital cities. Last weekend alone, 2539 homes went to auction. Onsite and in-person auctions may be prohibited, but virtual property tours, private inspections and digital/online auctions are still happening. Houses are still being auctioned and sold at the present moment. Building and pest inspections are absolutely necessary for anyone looking to buy a house. ​How is DedAnt responding to the Coronavirus Crisis? The work of building and pest inspection requires a certain...

Before buying a home, you should always consult experts to conduct a building defect inspection. But even if you do that, you should look for common building defects yourself while inspecting the home. In this blog, we’ll teach you about several common building defects and how to spot them. Having some understanding of these areas will allow you to make better decisions when buying a home. 1)     Mould Mould, also called mildew, is a fungal growth that grows in warm, damp conditions. An outbreak of mould begins as spores that are invisible to the naked eye but grow when the temperature and moisture levels are right. It can be evidence of issues major defects with plumbing or poor ventilation. You can identify mould as dark blotches on the walls, ceiling and floor of your home. A strong, musty odour is also indicative of the presence of mould.   2)     Timber rot Timber rot also called dry rot, is the breakdown of timber by fungi that eats awa...

 Ants are a common sight around many Australian homes. Constantly on the hunt for food, ants can quickly become a problem. You should know how to reduce ants around your home. Types of ants Some ants are venomous, some destructive and others can carry disease. Bull ants, fire ants and green ants are known to deliver painful stings. Allergic reactions to these stings can prove to be fatal. Carpenter ants can damage wooden structures, though not as badly as termites can. It is important to distinguish between a carpenter ant and a termite, as termites are not ants. Black house ants are known as a nuisance. They enter homes in search of food and can contaminate areas like your kitchen. Other types of ants like ghost ants can spread germs and cause diseases in humans. Regardless of the type of ant, you do not want a major infestation around your home. They are destructive, unsightly and potentially dangerous. How to reduce ants It is not enough to simply kill any ant you see because in...

  Call Dedant Building Inspections Caboolture for a free quote today. Phone 07 3807 0122 Are you looking to buy a house, unit, townhouse, apartment, or commercial property in Caboolture?  From mega mansions to studio apartments, we do it all. Dedant Building and Pest Inspections is a local company that can provide you with the information that you need to make an informed decision on your purchase. For a building inspector Caboolture can trust, choose Dedant. Caboolture Caboolture is a town located 50km north of the Brisbane CBD. Once home to many dairy farms and forests, it used to be semi-rural, but years of development have seen it become suburban in nature. Now, it is generally regarded as the northmost point of the greater Brisbane metropolitan area. The growth of new, affordable housing has seen Caboolture steadily grow in population. With close proximity to the Sunshine Coast, yet still close enough to Brisbane CBD, it is not surprising that the forests and dairy farms ...