Chipped Cabinet Doors in a New Home: What to Record

A new kitchen or laundry is one of the best parts of moving into a new home. Before cupboards fill up and furniture arrives, take a moment to look at the cabinet doors and exposed edges. A small chip is easier to describe clearly when the room is still empty. Your...

Frame Inspection Checklist: Before Plasterboard Goes On

Once plasterboard is installed, much of a house frame is hidden. A frame-stage inspection gives you an opportunity to have the visible work checked and discuss concerns with your builder while the relevant details remain accessible. This checklist explains what to...
New Home Inspection Caboolture & North Lakes: Buyer Guide

New Home Inspection Caboolture & North Lakes: Buyer Guide

Caboolture and North Lakes have become two of the busiest places in Moreton Bay for new housing, and that growth brings a predictable problem: homes get handed over with defects that were built in, not added later. Many buyers walk through a new house once, see clean...
Roofing Defects in New Queensland Homes: Inspector Findings

Roofing Defects in New Queensland Homes: Inspector Findings

Roofing defects in new Queensland homes are rarely dramatic, which is exactly why they get missed. A new roof looks finished from the street, so most owners assume the hard part was done by the builder. Our inspectors see the gap every week across Brisbane, the Gold...
New Home Inspection North Brisbane: What to Watch For

New Home Inspection North Brisbane: What to Watch For

Most buyers in the north of Brisbane assume the builder’s final walk-through will catch everything. It rarely does. A new house can pass the builder’s internal checks and still arrive with a poorly flashed window, a shower floor that falls the wrong way,...