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Why Commercial properties should be professionally inspected prior to purchase
There are several reasons why commercial properties should be professionally inspected prior to purchase: Identify potential issues: Professional inspectors are trained to identify potential issues with the property, such as structural problems, electrical issues, plumbing problems, and more. They can provide a comprehensive report on the condition of the property, including any necessary repairs or […]
[Learn More]Brisbane Lockdown 8th January 2021
We have just had news about another lockdown for COVID-19 in Brisbane, Australia. Building inspectors are considered to be an essential service and therefore BuildingPro Brisbane office will be available for inspections.
[Learn More]Building inspection to maintain your property in Brisbane
Why use a Building inspector to help you maintain your property? So you go to the dentist once or twice a year to get the pearly whites checked and you have the car serviced regularly too. But the house… “Nah. It can wait, sure it’s my biggest asset but I know what I’m doing”. Wake up people, over the years your property is deteriorating and it needs to be maintained. Sticking your head in the sand does not keep your property in peak condition. If you have a house, unit, townhouse, or commercial property, a periodic professional building inspection is a good way to keep informed about maintenance needed on the property.
[Learn More]Master Builders QLD to showcase inndox!
We’re proud to announce we have the support of Master Builders Queensland to showcase our new innovation – inndox! Come along to the 2019 Master Builders BUSSQ Road Show. Make sure you locate our stand where we will demonstrate all the benefits of inndox – a property app developed by BuildingPro. The Road Show is […]
[Learn More]inndox: Your secure platform for building reports
inndox – a new way to manage your building reports developed by BuildingPro BuildingPro has developed a new secure platform to help property owners manage their valuable property information. With inndox you can add more property files (like receipts, quotes, insurance policies, financials, depreciation records, leases etc), add to your handy contact list (for trades, […]
[Learn More]BuildingPro wins State Award for Excellence 2018!
BuildingPro is proud to announce that it acheived the “2018 Master Builders Housing & Construction Queensland State Award for Excellence in Building Consultancy” for the second consecutive year. This award recognises BuildingPro for innovation and outstanding service to the industry and we are very grateful for this acknowledgement by Master Builders Queensland. A big thank […]
[Learn More]Andrew interviewed on the “Property Couch Podcast”
Andrew continues his regular media appearances on expert industry podcasts and was recently interviewed on the “Property Couch Podcast” with Ben Kingsley and Bryce Holdaway from Empower Wealth. On Episode 187 | How to Inspect Property Like a Pro! Andrew reveals the three steps to building success and when you should conduct a building and pest […]
[Learn More]A busy month for INNDOX
September was a busy month for our new product Inndox.com which has won 3rd place at the Sydney Proptech Summit and 2nd place at the Urbanity Conference Pitch Competition. As development of the product continues, we are looking to hire a full stack .NET JavaScript Developer and a Senior Digital Product Manager. If you think you have […]
[Learn More]BuildingPro awarded “Best Building & Pest Inspection Company” in Australia
It has been a busy awards season for BuildingPro with the team picking up accolades across a number of business and industry awards for 2018. We are excited to announce BuildingPro has been awarded “Best Building & Pest Inspection Company” in Australia at the 2018 Property Investors Awards hosted by the Your Investment Property Magazine. The national […]
[Learn More]Decks, Balconies, Verandahs, Patios and Stairs
Australians love outdoor living and entertainment areas, but they can be costly to maintain.
When made of timber and exposed to the weather, outdoor structures are high maintenance. To add to this, a poorly maintained structure is a safety hazard. Some timber floors need to be coated in oil or water-based acrylic paint every year.
Start by inspecting decking and framing timbers for any signs of fungal decay (rot). Decay is usually at the edges of the structure and at the tops of joists where they are more exposed to the weather. Unroofed timber structures deteriorate at a much faster rate as they are exposed directly to the weather. Decayed sections weaken the timber and can cause it to collapse. This is a potential safety hazard and decaying timber should be promptly replaced. When you walk on the floor of the deck or balcony it should not have excessive spring. If the floor is bouncy then the timbers may be undersized.
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