Beware the Blocked Drain! Unfortunately, due to busy life styles & other priorities, many homeowners fail to have time to carry out regular maintenance on their homes. Most home owners are unaware of blocked drains until it is too late. This generally occurs when we least expect it & are hit by a rogue storm!!Blocked […]
Vicious little Bugger! This is a Coptoterme Termite. This species is one of the most aggressive species in Australia & can be very destructive in a short period of time. Interesting fact is, these guys shoot out a white latex as a defence mechanism!
Time for a re-screw ASAP! 1. Rusted screws can bleed into the Roof Sheeting causing rust. 2. Rusted screws can cause wood decay to occur to the Roof Battens beneath the roof sheeting due to lack waterproofing & deterioration of rubber washers. 3. Plus, the more the screws rust, the harder to remove! Rusted […]
Methamphetamine Inspection Course Completed. • Don’t get caught out unknowingly buying a house that has gone undetected as a meth lab / cook house or where there has been heavy use of the drug ice. The chemical residue can seep into soft furnishing, carpets and even walls and ceilings, leaving unwitting new tenants or owners […]
This photo shows how Termites have breached an Antcap (physical barrier) and gained access into the interior of the house. Physical barriers are great if they are regularly checked for termite workings and if they are in good condition. At least 6-12 monthly termite inspections are strongly recommended of all physical barriers by a qualified […]
Meet Jacob McKechnie @ BPI Ipswich & Brisbane West. As the director and owner of BPI Ipswich, Jacob is a fully licensed Builder, Carpenter, Pest Technician and Building Inspector. Jacob has been in the Building Industry for over 14 years. Jacob’s building experience is wide-ranging and includes domestic low set properties, commercial and government buildings, […]
On 1 November new laws came into effect giving the QBCC powers to clean up unsafe building sites and rid the supply chain of dodgy building products. For the first time, building product safety laws now apply to everyone in the building product supply chain. Non confirming building products and the building industry Under the […]
Pool fence regulations: What does a safe fence look like? Last summer was particularly devastating for drowning deaths: on our beaches, in waterholes and in backyard pools. Royal Life Saving statistics tragically inform us that the majority of toddlers and children who drown do so in backyard swimming pools, with a large proportion caused by […]
If you are selling your home, having a pre-sale building and pest inspection can help you in several ways. First, an inspection can identify defects or problems that you may not know are present. If no significant defects are found, a pre-sale inspection document that the property is in good condition. Finally, a pre-sale inspection […]
Buying a house is a costly endeavour. The average price of a home in Australia rose to $656,800 in March 2017. Although home prices vary by area, purchasing a home is a major financial obligation and a long-term investment. You want to make sure that the home you buy is sound and without significant problems. […]
