Asbestos – is it a problem in your home?
Should you consider purchasing a home that has asbestos present? Most homes built before the 1980s contain asbestos. This doesn’t mean you have to evacuate immediately, you can still safely live in a property that has asbestos and it won’t have any impact on...
Is one type of inspection enough?
At Smart Choice Building & Pest Inspections we often get asked if there’s a need to have both a building inspection and a pest inspection undertaken during the pre-purchase process. We usually recommend both inspections be carried out … and not because it’s more...
Are termites having a summer holiday in your home?
The warmer weather is here and that means termites step up their activity, particularly in areas which experience a significant drop in temperature during the winter months. If you have an area of your property like an old tree, the firewood shed or simply a pile of...
The hidden dangers of moisture in your home
Some parts of South Australia may be in drought, but that doesn’t mean our buildings aren’t still susceptible to damp issues. Problems of rising damp and salt damp can still be present even if the climate has been dry. Why? Well, often the dampness is caused by...
Are you being bored in your home?
Termites or white ants are the most well-known timber destroyers in our homes, but you may be surprised to learn there are also some other pest threats … and not all have legs. Since very few homes in Australia are built without using some timber elements, either in...
Are you an unwitting “drug user” in your house?
Methamphetamine or ice is on the rise in Australia and an increasing number of home buyers, tenants and landlords are concerned their properties are becoming contaminated by clandestine drug labs in residential areas, or widespread drug use by occupants. In 2016 the...
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