05 Nov Site Drainage Tips
Site Drainage Tips Slope soil around the house in such a way as to divert water away from the house. Diverting all water from the roof and gutters away from...
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28 Oct Smoke detectors
You're twice as likely to die in a home fire if you don't have a working smoke detectors Under Clause 146A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and Division...
02 Oct Storing timber in your sub floor
Storing timber in your sub floor Storing timber in your sub floor? This might seem like a great idea & space saving but you must avoid the temptation to store your...
10 Sep Asbestos is in the air
Asbestos is in the air Spring is in the air & so is the time for buying/ renovating or just renovating this is just little reminder that asbestos is in the...
09 Sep Uneven stair riser heights
Uneven stair riser heights Tripping occurs when a person unexpectedly catches their foot on an object or surface. In most cases people trip on low obstacles that are not easily noticed...
19 Aug Termite workings
Termite workings Termite workings or termite mud tubes are a very common mode by which termites use to travel across exposed terrain. These tubes are frequently made of mud/dirt and/or termite...
20 Jul Choosing the right inspector
Choosing the right inspector Choosing the right inspector, East Coast Building Inspections pair an experienced Licensed Building Inspector & Pest Inspector to develop a comprehensive property & pest inspection, both inspectors...
09 Jul Leaking shower recces
Leaking shower recces Leaking shower recces unfortunately, are one of the most common building faults and complaints in Australia approximately 55% to 65% of showers in bathrooms leak, with correct installation of...
07 Jul Cracking in the foundations
Cracking in the foundations Cracking in the foundations, this is a photo of a foundation wall inspected by East Coast Building Inspections this week, once again, inadequate drainage has caused major...
07 Jul Mould in subfloors
Mould in subfloors Mould in subfloors most of us have encountered that smell when entering a building and noticing a musty o'dour. This generally indicates that there is a mould problem...