Mr Inspector is one of a few qualified building inspectors operating around Melbourne and assisting home buyers make an informed decision before they purchase a home.
The above photo was taken during a recent building inspection in Gardenvale, Melbourne and depicts a table leg being used as a stump footing – at least they had it varnished.
This shows the importance of having an inspection carried out on a home before you purchase.
The original red gum stumps were decayed and easily wobbled. Re-stumping was required after obtaining a building permit to do so, but instead this owner had old table legs placed beside the decayed stumps.
The yellow color in the floor bearer is powder post borer damage.
Peter has a Diploma of Building Surveying which makes him one of the few in Melbourne who are Qualified to carry out building inspections as per the Building Act 1993. He is also qualified in Timber Pest Inspections (Cert 3), Pool Barrier Inspection (Certificate 11077454) and Non-Friable Asbestos Awareness and removal.