Common building faults Inadequate Drainage -A thorough, professional building inspection covers more than just the primary structure a building inspector will also evaluate aspects of the surrounding property to determine the potential for water damage and cracked slabs, cracking to the building due inadequate drainage issues. While...
Asbestos in aircraft Asbestos in aircraft, prior to the 1980's asbestos in aircraft can be friable asbestos products are generally quite loose and, when dry, can be crumbled into fine material or dust with very light pressure, such as crushing with your hand. These products usually...
Asbestos in vinyl flooring Asbestos in vinyl flooring, asbestos vinyl products have been used since the 1920s. Vinyl sheet wallpaper was first introduced in 1920, while vinyl floor tile and vinyl sheet flooring were introduced in the 1950s vinyl asbestos floor tiles were manufactured in three...
Asbestos within air conditioning Asbestos within air conditioning, air conditioning systems and duct work within buildings & homes can contain asbestos whereby exposure to friable and respirable fibres may occur unknowingly. The first tell-tale sign may be white dust which may contain visible fibres at work...
Termite damage how you can see the signs Site Walk around checking under any loose timbers for active termites check stumps, trees, retaining walls any timbers that are in contact with the ground. Even exposed treated timbers will become susceptible to termite damage at some stage. Check...
Electrical Safety Electrical safety electricity is amazing stuff it can power everything from your iphones, ipad's, gaming consoles, buildings, city's, even cars. However, electricity can be dangerous and as we get more comfortable using it, we can also become more complacent. Electrical safety tip's for around your...
Renovating electrical safety If you’ve been living in the same house for quite some time or have recently purchased an older home that needs a bit of work, renovations are probably on your mind. While renovating your home is often an exciting journey, it can also...
Elderly accidents around the house or unit: Safe house - Falls burns & brain injuries are a common but often overlooked, cause of injury. Around one in three adults over 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year, and about half...
Safe house Inspections What is the purpose of a Safe house Report? Safe house - Every year, one-third of all accidents occur in the home and thousands of Australians are injured and hospitalised following home accidents. The residential home is second only to the road as the...
Choke hazard in your home blinds, curtains & venetians Choke hazards in your home, parenting can sometimes seem like a constant series of emergencies, with threats to your child’s health around every corner, blinds and curtains with long unsecured cords are a strangulation hazard for children...