Dedant Building and Pest

Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspection Getting a pre-purchase building and pest inspection is a vital step when purchasing an existing home.  A pre-purchase building and pest inspection is a visual inspection of the property, that reports on major issues, minor issues and termite/borer activity or evidence. It is recommended that your purchase contract is reliant on your satisfaction with the outcome of your building and pest inspection. What is a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection? When you have found the perfect home or investment property, you generally love the location, nearby amenities and the 'look' of the property. However, it takes an industry expert to see the full picture. Building inspectors are highly experienced professionals with extensive experience in the construction industry and have further training to become an inspector. There are two parts to the pre-purchase inspection: The building inspection looks at structural issues, hazards and maintenance concerns...

The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown restrictions have been difficult, not least for those who work as tradespeople. Our list of coronavirus tips for building and pest inspectors will help you navigate this difficult time. Beyond the economic hardship that is affecting everyone, rules around social distancing and limits on the number of visitors to a house have made it difficult for people in industries like pest and building inspection to do their job. However, we have put together a list of tips to help building and pest inspectors stay afloat during this time. 1)     Keep up to date with current rules One of the most important coronavirus tips we can all follow is to stay informed. It is vitally important to keep up with all the latest information regarding coronavirus and current restrictions. Your best sources are The Australian Government website or your state's government website. For Dedant Building and Pest Inspection, as we are a Queensland-bas...

It is important to know the scope of a building and pest inspection before you agree to have one carried out on a property. Building inspections can cost hundreds of dollars, so you should know exactly what the service entails. Knowing the scope of the inspection before it happens will also better prepare you for the findings of the report. What an inspection looks at A building and pest inspection examines the structural elements of a house to determine major defects, minor defects and safety hazards associated with the property. Major defects include cracking and movement, deformation, excessive moisture behind walls, fungal decay and evidence of a termite infestation. By comparison, minor defects include chipped tiles, broken handles and cosmetic damage. A property’s interior and exterior, roof space, sub-floor space, and roof exterior are all looked at during an inspection. Furthermore, structures such as patios, decking, fences, timber retaining walls and stumps are all examined....

Getting advice on a building and pest inspection in Brisbane can be difficult. It is difficult to know what questions to ask. Consequently, we have created a list of 5 questions to ask a pest inspector over the phone to help you find a dedicated professional. 1) “What are your qualifications?” You never want a tradesperson who is not qualified. Dodgy tradies are a real problem and you should always be on the lookout. One of the easiest ways to determine a legitimate pest inspector from a fake is to ask for their qualifications. All building inspectors must have completed their Residential Building Inspectors Course. Prior to completing this, they will have already had 5+ years of experience. Furthermore, only a licensed Pest Controller can conduct an inspection. These licenses come from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). Only once you’ve verified an inspector has all these things should you continue. 2) “What is involved in the inspection process?” The...

Queensland has the toughest standards for building inspectors anywhere in Australia. Your Queensland building inspector should have a long list of qualifications and years of experience. Failure to have the right qualifications means that you cannot guarantee your building inspector has the proper skills, training, experience and equipment to do the job well. As such, you can spend hundreds of dollars, only for your unqualified inspector to completely miss the relevant issues impacting the property. Do not waste your time and money. Do not risk hiring a dodgy tradie. In this blog, we explain what qualifications building inspectors need to have. Queensland Building and Construction Commission The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (the QBCC) is the industry regulator for the entire state. The QBCC provides information, advice and maintains standards for property building standards. The QBCC can give remedies for defective work. QBCC standards are the strictest in Australia...