by GoInspect | Oct 18, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Windows and doors are the items a new homeowner opens, closes and tests most often, and they are also where water finds its way into a building. A frame that is out of square, a sill with a gap in the sealant or a sliding door that drags on its track can pass a quick...
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...
by GoInspect | Oct 16, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
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...
by GoInspect | Oct 14, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Concrete slab defects are among the most overlooked problems in a new home, and many of them disappear from view once tiles, carpet or timber flooring go down. Brisbane buyers often assume that a passed council or certifier inspection means the slab underneath is...
by GoInspect | Oct 13, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
A new sliding door should be checked in use, not just photographed while closed. A door can look neatly installed yet scrape, catch or resist movement when you try to open it. In an anonymised GoInspect handover sample report, one item records a sliding door binding...
by GoInspect | Oct 13, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Ceiling defects in a new home are among the most common findings on handover day, and they are also the ones buyers most often dismiss. A line across the lounge ceiling, a shadow where two plasterboard sheets meet, or a cornice that has pulled away from the wall can...
