Building Inspection Guides — Page 5
Practical guides to new home inspections, building defects and clear reports for homeowners, builders and developers in South East Queensland.
Review update: Electrical Defects in New Queensland Homes: What to Know
Electrical defects in new homes can include missing switch covers, damaged fittings, unfinished installation and items that do not match the electrical plan. Before handover, record the room, fitting and visible problem, then ask your builder to arrange the...
House and Land Package Inspection: What SEQ Buyers Need
Most people who buy a house and land package in South East Queensland sign the contract, watch the slab go down, and assume someone is checking the build. In practice, nobody is, unless you pay for an independent check. A house and land package inspection is that...
New Home Electrical Defects: What Inspectors Flag and Why
Most new homes in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich and Redland Bay look finished at handover, yet electrical faults often hide behind plasterboard, inside switchboards and under insulation. In practice, electrical items appear on almost every handover defect...
Water Pooling in Your New Shower? What to Check Before Handover
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...