20 October 2026 · 3 min read
Timber pest inspection on a new Aintree build
What we check for timber pests in a new home, and the specific issues that can appear during early construction.
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1 October 2026 · 3 min read
New build near Bacchus Marsh Grammar
How slab defects near schools in Aintree affect a new home, and how to spot them.
12 September 2026 · 3 min read
Woodlea Estate: Frame items and lock-up details
Common defects we find on the Woodlea Estate frame and at lock-up stage.
24 August 2026 · 3 min read
Checking the garage at an Aintree handover
Garage doors, slab edges and waterproofing: the details we watch when you take the keys.
5 August 2026 · 3 min read
Drainage issues near the river
Two common faults found at the Aintree stage handover.
17 July 2026 · 3 min read
Understanding the Building Act 1993
What the law requires for building work in Aintree.
28 June 2026 · 3 min read
Building a new home in Aintree
Stages, standards and what to look for during construction.
9 June 2026 · 3 min read
Buying a home in the Woodlea Estate
What to check in a new home in a rapidly growing suburb.
21 May 2026 · 3 min read
Inspecting new builds in Woodlea
Checking for defects and compliance on your stage inspections.
2 May 2026 · 3 min read
Building risks in the developing Aintree landscape
Common issues for homes in a new suburb and what to check.
13 April 2026 · 3 min read
Aintree new build inspections
Stage checks, approvals and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances.
25 March 2026 · 3 min read
What a building inspection can and cannot tell you
The limits of a pre-purchase inspection under AS 4349.1, in plain terms.