Independent Property Inspections

Independent Property Inspections

Free Call 1800 17 88 22

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Code of Ethics
    • About IPI
    • Types of Inspections
    • Handover Reports & Construction Stage Inspections
    • Scope of LImitations
    • Video Gallery
    • Property Inspection Agreement
  • FAQ’s
    • Fact Sheets
  • Quick Quote
    • Recently Inspected Properties
    • Completed Inspections
      • House Inspection
      • Unit Inspection
      • Other Inspection
  • DIY Inspect It
    • Buy a DIY Checklist
    • Shop
    • Cart
    • Checkout
    • My Account
  • Inspected Properties
    • Completed Inspections
      • House Inspection
      • Unit Inspection
      • Other Inspection
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
    • Get A Quick Quote
    • License Enquiry
You are here: Home / Add to Latest Posts Newsletter / Hobart Building Inspector Explains Sick House Syndrome

Hobart Building Inspector Explains Sick House Syndrome

15th August 2019 by Leon Cupit

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 can cause.

When it comes to being “home sick,” you can look at it in two ways.

  • Which of your health problems are related to your environment?
  • Or what hazards are lurking in your environment and what can they do to you?

The first is, typically referred to as “Sick House Syndrome,” usually results in a group of symptoms such as eye, nose, and throat irritation, stuffiness, and rash. These symptoms come and go fairly quickly — you may notice them within an hour or two of entering a building but also notice that they will be gone within an hour or two of leaving a building. There is no objective test that measures these symptoms, so it’s more a matter of paying attention to the symptoms and trying to pinpoint when you have them and where you are when they strike.

The second is, “Building-associated illness”. In this case, the effects of environmental hazards may not be immediately apparent. Exposure to asbestos, for example, can lead to lung cancers, but it may be 10 to 40 years before that happens. With building-associated illness, abnormalities — such as sinusitis, allergies, and asthma — can be diagnosed through objective tests.

Every household is different, but we should all look to the same general sources when trying to determine what hazards we’re facing.

Children, older adults, and individuals with a chronic illness are particularly susceptible to environmental hazards. If you’re a parent, think about your environment from the vantage point of a child. “The more they’re exposed when their organ systems are not fully developed, the more risk they have.”

Sick House Syndrome Sources

  •       Air pollution, Tobacco Smoke
  •       Bacteria
  •       Bathroom odours
  •       Chemicals, Pesticides
  •       Cosmetics
  •       Dirt, Combustion Gases
  •       Dust, Asbestos
  •       Electromagnetic Fields
  •       Food additives
  •       Indoor plants
  •       Litter box contents
  •       Mold, Lead
  •       Noise pollution
  •       Pet dander
  •       Pollens, Allergens
  •       Synthetic materials
  •       Water additives
  •       Water pollution
  •       Viruses

Do you ever? Wake up tired and sluggish, Need a nap in the afternoon, Find yourself crashing by mid-afternoon and depend on caffeine to keep you going, Feel bad while just watching TV in the evening for no apparent reason

There may be solutions for you that do not involve drugs, supplements, special diet, exercise or any modification to your life style. Your house may well be what’s making you sick?

To find out more and get your home inspected call your local independent property inspector on

1800 17 88 22 or email [email protected]

© Independent Property Inspections 2019

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • More
  • Pocket
  • Tumblr
  • Reddit
  • Print
  • Email

Filed Under: Add to Latest Posts Newsletter, Tips N Tricks

Your Cart

Get a Quick Quote

Please complete the form below to make an enquiry or Get A Quick Quote.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Recently Inspected Properties

Mould Toxicity – What Is It?…

35 Norma St , Howrah Tasmania 7018…

946 Oceana Dr , Tranmere Tasmania 7018…

78 Esperance Coast Rd , Surges Bay Tasmania 7116…

16 Landermere Dr , Honeywood Tasmania 7017…

Why Wait?

Why wait for your Building Report to be completed?

Your Report may be available RIGHT NOW!

Just enter the address, (or part of the address), in the search field to see if it is available:

Home Owners Manual

IPI Home Owners ManualSubscribe to receive our Home Owners Manual and email updates.
This valuable information could save you thousands on your next house purchase.



Give consent that we may collect and use your data.



JOIN OUR TEAM

Property Inspection Superstars are required in all Australian states and … Join Us Now . . .

Latest News

Discover The Secret To Saving Thousands…

After Your Hobart Pre-Purchase Building…

How To Survive Your Home Inspection in…

Why Should I Inspect Brand New Homes in…

Hobart Pre-Purchase Building Inspections…

Article Subjects

  • Add to Latest Posts Newsletter (122)
  • Business Opportunity (1)
  • House Inspection (613)
  • Inspect Real Estate (1)
  • Other Inspection (6)
  • Pre-Purchase Inspections (5)
  • Pre-Sale Inspections (3)
  • Renovations (1)
  • Testimonials (2)
  • Tips N Tricks (116)
  • Uncategorized (8)
  • Unit Inspection (62)
  • Why Inspect? (17)

Latest Updates

Real Estate & Property Awards 2019…

Hobart Building Inspector Agrees, Doors are First…

Hobart Building Inspector Explains Sick House…

Hobart Property Inspector With 10 Tips to Prevent…

Hobart Building Inspector Asks How Old Is Your…

Top Posts & Pages

  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer - Scope of Limitations
  • Hobart Building Inspector Tips - Drainage Problems
  • Recently Inspected Properties
  • Tips How to Care for Weatherboard Cladding
  • Types of Inspections
  • Your Hobart Building Inspector Tips on Powderpost Beetles
  • No.1 Most Powerful Negotiating Tool When Buying A Home in Hobart
  • Fact Sheets
  • About IPI

Around our website

  • Home
  • Get A Quick Quote
  • Property Inspection Agreement
  • Terms Of Use
  • Disclaimer – Scope of Limitations
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright
  • Contact Us
  • Inspectors Login
  • Inspectors Only

Tags

Adelaide assessment Brisbane Building evaluate Hobart independent inspection Inspections Melbourne New Zealand NSW Perth Property Queensland services South Australia Sydney Tasmania Tasmanian Victoria West Australia

Stay up to date

Subscribe for email updates



Give consent that we may collect and use your data.



© Copyright 2020 · Website by Hotpink Websites · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.