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 the house. Don't allow roof drainage to saturate the soil around the foundation of the...
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 7A of Part 9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, smoke alarms are...
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 excess timber, cardboard, paper or furniture items in your sub floor area. Stored goods prevent...
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 air. Is your home or building built before 2003? if so it may contain asbestos. You are...
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 such as uneven stair riser heights and or stair tread widths, uneven edges in flooring,...
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 droppings, and are one of the common signs of termites, especially in places where termites...
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 have been in their fields for over 20 years & have 50 years experienced between...