How Do I Choose The Right Builder?
Building your own home could well be the biggest investment you ever make. How do you know you are making the right decision when it comes to engaging a builder you can trust? SPI inspector Rodney Taylor, an experienced professional with over two decades’ experience in the building and construction industries, gives us his advice on how to go about choosing the right builder for your new...
Read MoreNew Home Construction Inspections – Your Final Inspection
New Home Construction Inspections – Your Final Inspection A PCI – practical completion inspection (also referred to as a ‘handover’ or ‘final’ inspection’) – is an important part of your new build process. It takes place at the completion of your build before you take possession of your new home and provides an important opportunity for any faults and defects to be identified and...
Read MoreBase Stage Inspection – Interview with a client
We recently conducted an interview with a new client who is undergoing their exciting New Home build. Cerise and her husband are keeping us up to date with how they are feeling as they experience the exciting but stressful journey of their New Home Construction along with tips they would like others to know when building. Why did you choose to have undergo all 5 stages of New Home...
Read MoreNew Home Construction Inspections – Interview with Inspector
When building your new home, it’s important to engage the services of an experienced Inspector with a building background. We understand it can be a daunting experience having to deal with builders or developers who speak in what seems like a different language. Not only will you have a knowledgeable eye on the project at the critical stages but you will also have someone who can explain the...
Read MoreOwnership And Control Of A New Home Construction Site
You have purchased a block of land where your dream home will be located, prepared your house plans and have chosen the right builders and contractors for the job. Now you’re at the beginning of the construction stage. You’re very eager to see how the build is going and what stage the construction is at. You may even believe you can walk onto the site because it’s your land. Unfortunately,...
Read MoreEngage A Professional For Your Contract Review
A new home contract can be a lengthy and detailed document which needs to be examined carefully for any discrepancies or possible misinterpretation. The experienced inspectors at SPI will thoroughly review your contract to ensure that it is in line with industry standards. We can also provide advice on any issues that require clarification between parties prior to signing, for example: Your...
Read MoreExpanding Our Services to Include Maintenance Inspections
Building a new home can be an exciting yet hectic experience, with a myriad steps and decisions to make. It’s important to keep a close check on the construction work through every stage to make sure the project is on track. Engaging the services of an independent property inspector who has experience in building, can be invaluable. SPI Property Inspections provides a series of independent...
Read MoreBe Well Informed Through Your New Home Construction Build
Building a new house or investment property is a big step and it helps to be well informed about the process. However, if you have had limited exposure to the industry, the terminology used by builders and those working in the building trade can be complicated and confusing at times. To help explain some of the common terms, we thought it might be helpful to provide a list that you can refer to...
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