Borer vs Termites – House Inspections

A common mistake people make is that they confuse borer damage with termite damage.  Mr Inspector is frequently called out to carry out a property inspection on a home because the owner or a tradesperson has stated they have a termite problem. The simple...
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Building Inspection in Bayside

Mr Inspector is one of Melbourne’s leading building inspectors, qualified, insured and experienced with over 15 years in the house inspection game. We recently carried out a building inspection in the Bayside area and during an inspection of the sub floor frame we came...
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Is Building Inspection Really Worth It?

A Building and Termite Inspection in Melbourne can cost a bit of money if you keep losing at auction.  Is the building inspection required or not or is it actually even worth it?  We know it is as we see around 2000 homes a year and we...
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What to Look For when buying a home

Things to Look out for when buying a home. Mr Inspector is a qualified building inspector and has conducted thousands of building and Termite inspections Melbourne wide.  Do I get a Building Inspection? –  Mr Inspector is in the house inspection industry and you will think...
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Roof Frame Inspections

Mr Inspector has been doing roof frame inspections Melbourne-wide for over 12 years and finds most problems with houses are in areas no one dares to venture. A thorough building inspection consists of inspecting the roof void.  This is where few people go and...
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House Inspections – Tips for Home Buyers

After 10 plus years conducting building inspections in Melbourne and Bayside suburbs around Cheltenham, Mr Inspector knows that most people are not trained or qualified building inspectors and for that reason we thought we’d list a few things you can keep in mind when...
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Garages and Building Permits – Mr Inspector

Is a permit required to build a garage? Mr Inspector conducts pre-purchase building inspections Melbourne wide and is often asked by clients about what they require a building permit for. Schedule 8 of the Building Regulations 2006 lists items where are Building Permit is...
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Building Inspections Results – St Kilda & Elwood

The importance of a thorough building inspection carried out by a qualified building inspector in Melbourne can not be overlooked, especially under the home and in the roof. Mr Inspector conducted 11 building inspections in St Kilda alone in April, 2014 with varying building...
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Independent Building Inspectors Melbourne

Building and Pest Inspectors in Melbourne must be independent and act only in the best interests of their clients. Mr. Inspector’s Code of Ethics prohibits the payment of referral fees to any estate agent or other body referring them to work. Mr. Inspector is...
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