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Mr Inspector – April 2022 Inspections

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  Mr Inspector carries out thorough professional building and Pest Inspections and supplies detailed to home buyers. Call 0409 49 59 49. In the 1st week of April 2022  Mr Inspector  carried out a total of 17 building and pest inspections and here is a summary of the results – Three homes had old termite damage and two had live termites.  The building inspection of the sub floor area during the house inspection revealed both homes having the live termites were entering via the bathroom and that both had slight shower base leaks. Thus, it is important to have a building inspection carried out at least twice a year to check for leaks.  Remember termites love an area where they have a source of moisture.  Other issues detected during this week’s building and pest inspections were a home with a poorly constructed rear deck.  The building inspection revealed major unevenness in the deck due to inadequate and decayed footings.  Repairs will be required to make the structure safe.   See how th