by GoInspect | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Water pooling in a new shower is worth raising before handover, especially when the same area repeatedly holds water or water escapes onto the bathroom floor. Record where it collects and how the shower drains during normal use. The next step is to establish whether...
by GoInspect | Oct 20, 2026 | 12-Month Maintenance, Blog
During your new home’s first year, keep a dated record of anything that does not work properly, changes over time or remains unfinished from handover. Photograph the issue, explain where and when it happens, and raise it promptly with your builder. You do not need to...
by GoInspect | Oct 19, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Hybrid flooring is a floating floor and needs an expansion gap around the perimeter. Filling that gap with silicone restrains the flooring and prevents the movement it was installed to allow. A neat bead of sealant does not replace the required expansion clearance....
by GoInspect | Oct 18, 2026 | Blog, Reports & Rectification
A building inspection produces more than a list of things to fix. It creates a record that the owner, builder and relevant trades need to understand and use. At GoInspect, we use InspectaMate building inspection software to organise that information. The aim is...
by GoInspect | Oct 17, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
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...
