by GoInspect | Aug 6, 2026 | Blog
Most Queensland homeowners are genuinely surprised when they discover how much a defect can cost to fix after settlement. A single missed waterproofing fault can run into the tens of thousands, yet the inspection that could have caught it costs a fraction of that....
by GoInspect | Aug 5, 2026 | Blog
When a new home handover goes wrong, the most expensive mistake is not the defect itself. It is sending the wrong trade back to fix it. Defect trade assignment is the process of correctly identifying which subcontractor is responsible for each building issue, and in...
by GoInspect | Aug 4, 2026 | Blog
Most new homeowners assume their builder will hand over a flawless property. In practice, defects are almost universal in new construction, and the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) consistently records thousands of defect complaints each year....
by GoInspect | Aug 3, 2026 | Blog
Paint defects in a new home are not cosmetic inconveniences you should accept and move on from. They are often the first visible sign that a builder’s finishing trades have cut corners, rushed the schedule, or failed to prepare surfaces properly. In Brisbane,...
by GoInspect | Aug 2, 2026 | Blog
Buying an off-the-plan apartment in Queensland feels like a leap of faith. You hand over a deposit based on renders and floor plans, then wait months or years for a building to be completed. What most buyers don’t realize is that by the time settlement arrives,...
