Do-It-Yourself Home Security Check: Doors are First Line of Defence says Hobart’s Leading Building and Property Inspector Leon Cupit Protect against break-ins with a security check that shows where the entrances to your house your doors are vulnerable. Leon Cupit, a Hobart building and property inspector says your deadbolt should throw at least a 20mm […]

Sick House Syndrome as explained by your Hobart building inspector Is Your House Making You Sick? Is your house making you sick? Don’t be surprised if the answer is yes. Toxins, pesticides, gases, mites, and molds are everywhere and the more you’re exposed to them, the greater your risk for developing the health problems they […]

10 Tips to Prevent Mold in Your Home from your Trusted Hobart building and property inspector Fixing mold damage is an expensive and time-consuming home repair. But you can save time and money with these 10 tips to prevent mold. Setting your thermostat at about 22 to 24 degrees C provides the optimal temperature for […]

How Old Are Your Plumbing Pipes? Hobart’s leading building and property inspector strongly recommends you inspect the pipes in your home regularly to determine if all is well, or if replacing your plumbing is a reality and not just a pipe dream. Here are a few tips to make sure your water is running smoothly. […]

Roof Space Insulation Saves You Money Says Hobart Building Inspections Expert Add roof space insulation to lower heating and cooling costs by as much as $600 per year. Blanket-type insulation comes in different widths. It’s designed to fit with typical framing. Or as batts to provide easy DIY installation says Leon Cupit from Hobart’s Independent […]

Tips from your Hobart building inspector on Powderpost Beetles Pests that can attack seasoned hardwood timber causing structural damage are of major concern to the householder. Powderpost beetles are one of the borers found in Australia. Powderpost beetles belong to the subfamily Lyctinae in the family Bostrichidae. They are so named because their larvae can […]

Hobart Building Inspection Tips On Caring for Your Weatherboard Cladding Your Hobart building inspector believes to enjoy weatherboard cladding’s beauty for a lifetime, maintain it properly and diligently. Weatherboard cladding can last for a century or more, given the proper care. Weatherboard cladding is one of the most beautiful of all types of cladding—and one […]

Aflatoxin Mycotoxins What is Aflatoxin? As your Hobart building inspector I feel you should know. Aflatoxin is a type of mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus molds. Aflatoxin is probably the most well known mycotoxin, besides trichothecene, and the most researched. This is because aflatoxins are very toxic and highly carcinogenic. You can also find information about […]

Air Quality in the Home, Tips from your Hobart building inspector Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it.   Some Quick Facts: Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air. Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used […]

Asbestos In Your Home, Facts from your Hobart building and property inspector Also Known As The Silent Killer  Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in the surface of the earth. It contains strong fibres that have excellent durability, fire resistance and insulating properties. Asbestos fibres are 50 to 200 times thinner than a human […]