Health implications of Rising Damp
Its true if you have damp and mould in your property you will be more likely to suffer from respiratory problems including allergies, infections, asthma and immune system problems. How mould and damp can affect your health Moulds produce allergens (substances that can cause an allergic reaction), irritants and, sometimes, toxic substances. Inhaling or [Read more…]
November Podcast – Solving Disputes
When it comes to negotiating between contractors and their customers, Adam brings his experience to get results where everyone wins. Why not tune in to Adam from Assess & Construct’s Podcast on Business 101 Radio each month? (available on iTunes or here online) Listen to November’s Podcast here:
Building/Structural and Termite Inspections as requested by Real Estate Agents
Building/Structural and Termite Inspections are typically requested by Real Estate Agents during the Sale process of established homes. Before the final Sale goes through the Buyer is required to have a Building/Structural and Termite Inspection or a Termite inspection depending on the standard contract for that Real Estate Company. When buying property in Western Australia [Read more…]
October Podcast – Practical Completion
The handover of your new property is both exciting and tension filled as you try to balance your emotions and the want to get in with the practical realities of ensuring everything is as it should be. In this conversation with Adam MacDonald we discover the challenges around getting this balance right with some valuable [Read more…]
September Podcast – Not All Building Inspections Are Equal
“Not all Building Inspections are equal.” Why not tune in to Adam from Assess & Construct’s Podcast on Business 101 Radio each month? (available on iTunes or here online) Listen to September’s Podcast here:
Assess and Construct – Fully Licensed with over 30 years experience – does that sound like your Building Inspector?
Is your Building Inspector licensed? You may have seen Assess and Construct in the local Courier newspaper last week warning homeowners to be aware of unlicensed building inspectors. In case you missed it, here’s the article: Rockingham building inspector sends warning on unlicensed operators You should always confirm qualifications, referee’s and insurance when enlisting the services [Read more…]
How to run a home maintenance and repair Health Check
Your home is probably one of the most expensive purchases your likely to make throughout your lifetime. It’s easy to say you should be doing at least a yearly maintenance and repair Health Check on your beautiful home. Protect and secure your major investment. Ventilation Ventilate your home – Inadequate ventilation can cause many issues such [Read more…]
Investors Property Trashed – Renovations and Maintenance
I was shocked and saddened to find out that an investor had had her property trashed while the property had been left unoccupied by tenants. Adam from Assess and Construct had the job of quoting for the scope of works which will be required to rectify all the damage. This has been the owners and [Read more…]
Save money invest in a Structural Inspection!
Inexperienced inspector costs homeowner $90,000 in repairs With more homebuyers paying the price for hiring inexperienced property inspectors, people who are purchasing properties are being urged to take greater care. Otherwise they risk losing tens of thousands of dollars to repairs and court battles. Perth property and building inspector Adam MacDonald, who has helped [Read more…]