
House foundation type and tree root risk
Hi l have some gum trees and apricot trees about ten meters from my house, l was wondering if theres a risk in the future to my foundations as the…

Cracking and popping noises in roof and walls
sometimes l get a loud pop or crack noise coming from the roof , ususally the same area, it happens during the day, l have a colorbond roof, is it…

hariline crack in acrylic shower base tray
Hi over the past couple year l has noticed slight creaking noise on acrylic shower base , l guess there was slight movement, today l noticed a 10cm hairline crack…

termite inspection how often
Hi l live on the coast in western victoria on a few acres of land with some gum trees.l think my location is classed as moderate risk area . …

Water drops from bathroom fan
Hi l noticed today some water drops coming from my bathroom ceiling fan / light , It only happens when l have a hot shower and have the ceiling fan…

Leaking relief valve from hot water system
get a plumber to be safe, maybe get him to give it a service , they are supposed to be serviced every few years

Crack in ceiling - water intrusion?
Looks like it could be and l think it could be worse then early stages , it could be failry advanced for it to from a crack , you should…

termite inspection?how often?
I l live in western Victoria near the coast, on a few acres of land with some gum trees, my house was built 10 years ago and was built with…

creaking bathroom tile
Hi l have a strange problem with a creaking bathroom tile that l cannot find the cause.
l was wondering if you have any ideas
My bathroom floor has ceramic tiles…

cleaning gutters water damage risk
is there a risk water from the high pressure spray could splash out of the gutters and under the roof and into the ceiling, if there is a risk then…

cleaning gutters water damage risk
Hi l have a colourbond steel roof , my house is ten years old, my question is if l clean my gutters with a high pressure washer hose and spray…

Coulourbond steel roof maintenace
l think l would get it pressure sprayed with water rather then chemicals. but theres not much algae at all really, Do you really need a couloutbond roof cleaned when…

Grout colour Mudberry
Hi , l need some mudberry coloured grout, but cannot find anynear where l live, l only have access to the grout they sell at my local Bunnings, can anyone…

No wall wrap
thnanks, even though its not mandatory , in terms of protecting my house from moisture, insects or harm am l at a disadvantage with thin polystyrene or Styrofoam sheets rather…

No wall wrap
Hi my house was built 8 years ago, its one of those homes built in a factory and transported to site by truck. My house has vinyl cladding on the…

behind vinyl cladding
Hi my house is 8 years old and was built in a factory and transported by truck to the site. THe house has vinyl cladding, when l removed a piece…

new shower cost
Roughly how much would it cost to remove an old shower and base and replace it with a new shower, just an average shower, the tiles on the wall don't…

Should l use only a licensed builder
thanks,l live in Victoria, how do l find out if a builder is licensed or not, if l type their name in here at the VBA
https://consumer.etoolbox.buildingcommi…

Should l use only a licensed builder
Hi l am getting some repairs to a water damaged bathroom floor around the shower area, not sure what the cost is yet but getting some quotes, should l only…

verandah posts hollow
Hi the other day l noticed a bit of wood rot at the bottom of my verandah posts and someone tapped them and said it sounded like the posts were…

settlement, foundation problems legal rights
yes theres about 10 established gum trees about 12 meters from the house on that side , they were already there when the house was built 7 years ago. Theres…

settlement, foundation problems legal rights
l read it quickly then, does it mean l am covered for ten years under the law even though the warranty from the house company said it was 7 years,…

settlement, foundation problems legal rights
The company that build the house says it has a 7 year structural warranty but its been 7 years and 6 months so l am 6 months out, what if…

settlement, foundation problems legal rights
yes l will get a builder to have a look next month, house is 7 years old , past year l have noticed a very slight slope on floors of…

Bowling ball marbel test floor slope
l read that if you think you have a slight slope in your floor you sit a bowling ball or marble on the floor and if it doesn't move it…

settlement, foundation problems legal rights
The laminate floor is flat except about 80cm from the wall where a slight slope or slant starts to form up to where the floor meets the wall, its only…