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If you are buying a house or looking for any number of building inspection services, you can't go past Aridra Building Inspections for value. With more than 15 years in the building industry, an eye for detail and a willingness to go above and beyond, it's no wonder...
Why Are There So Many Cracks In My Walls?
Cracks in bricks and mortar lines are a common issue for brick walls. While this problem doesn’t always indicate serious structural damage, cracked brickwork can look unsightly and make your home prone to water damage and mold. Apart from obvious disasters like Earthquakes, there are a few things that can cause cracks in brickwork.
Do Building Inspectors Check for Termites?
When it comes to damage, if the structural integrity of a building has been compromised at a visually detectable level, then a building inspector will include notification of the structural defect in the building inspection report, regardless of whether the structural damage was caused by pests, water, rot, age or poor workmanship.
Will a Building Inspection tell me if there is mould in the house?
Aridra Building inspections always check for mould, with particular attention and care taken in wet areas and places where mould is most commonly found. This includes Bathrooms, toilets, kitchens and surrounding areas. We use a hand-held moisture reading device, to detect for dampness and will be able to detect if mould is present.
How can I tell if my house has asbestos and can I sell my house if it has asbestos in it?
Asbestos-containing materials can be found in any Australian home built or renovated before 1987. Although asbestos was banned in Australia in 2003, thousands of different types of products remain hidden dangers in about 1 in every 3 homes in Australia.
Are Building Inspections compulsory when Buying a House in Western Australia?
Building inspections are not compulsory in WA when buying a house, although some banks may require it as a condition for approving finance on a home loan.
Before committing to buying a property, consider including a “subject to building inspection” clause as part of your contract for the purchase
How to Unblock a Toilet
It’s a messy topic, but at some stage, every one of us will no doubt be faced with the problem of a blocked toilet. The issue is usually caused by inappropriate items being flushed down, ie: toys, toilet rolls (blame the kids!), pads, nappies,...
What is a Healthy Moisture reading in Bathroom?
The walls and flooring in every bathroom that is being used on a regular basis will have some degree of moisture present. Normal bathroom walls and floors have a general moisture reading of around 3.5 to 5.5. Anything under 3.5 is great and anything above...
Common Place for Mould
The most common places for mould in homes today, is in the bathroom, laundry and kitchen. Two of the most important things to remember when taking measures to eliminate the growth of mould are Waterproofing and Ventilation. Waterproofing Waterproofing can...
A Healthy Home Improvement That Adds Value!
Adding value is often foremost in most people’s minds when they consider spending money improving their home. Whether you are considering a DIY project or you are contemplating hiring a tradesperson to make improvements to your home, you will no doubt be...
Avoiding Water Damage to Ceiling
Everyone knows that water can be a powerful force. It can carve it’s way through a canyon of rocks over thousands of years and yes, it can cause thousands of dollars damage to your home if it makes it’s way past the external barriers of your home. If you...
Building an Established Home VS Building
BUILDING A NEW HOME Building a new home can be a stressful and lengthy process. Whether you buy a house and land package with one of Perth’s renowned building companies or purchase a new home to be built on your own land there are always a lot of decisions...
Your Local Perth Building Inspector
AriDra Building Inspections provide detailed building inspection reports to almost everywhere in Perth and its surrounding suburbs. If your suburb is located outside of the below areas, please contact us to see if our building inspector can service your area. AriDra...
How To Find The Right House
Buying a new home is EXCITING! Well it is definitely exciting when you find the right home. But how do you find the right home? The Search Gone are the days where you call up your local real estate agent and ask them to “show you the properties” in the...
Renovator’s Delight?
Everyone loves a bargain, especially when it comes to one of the biggest investments that they might make. The “Fixer-up-er-er” If you are looking for a home in a particular suburb, but are struggling to afford the average home in that area, then you have...
