The WHY?
Generally an unfavourable report will be either high moisture meter readings found or areas of high risk which require differing levels of maintenance. There could be a number of reasons why. Firstly, they may be genuine. Then there is the new unscrupulous trend among some building inspectors to 'milk' their clients by offering up two or three 'bad' reports before giving the last house the 'all clear'. Next is the 'franchise' inspectors. These are often people who have bought into a franchise having no or very little actual building experience, and after a few days of training are let loose on the unsuspecting public. Part of their perceived role is to at least find something wrong with the property they are inspecting.
What it means
Generally it means money must be spent to remediate any highlighted issues. This can be expensive as a re-clad to something as cheap as a few hours labour from an experienced tradesman. If high moisture meter readings are the issue then an invasive inspection would be the next course of action. Mr Fix has many years of experience in undertaking invasive inspections. Mr Fix will travel to your property for a free evaluation and then you pay on a time plus materials basis to have the property inspected further.
The Invasive Process
When standard moisture meters fail to locate the source of a leak, we perform invasive inspections. This process involves the strategic removal of a section of plaster and Gib board to expose the internal structure. We meticulously check for signs of rot, hidden plumbing, or structural defects that are invisible from the outside. Once the issue is identified, we provide a detailed report on the findings and the recommended path to remediation, ensuring your property is sound and safe.
Our approach is technical and precise. We use high-end equipment like the Protimeter SurverMaster to verify our findings. After the inspection, we restore the wall to its original condition with professional patching and plastering, leaving your home exactly as it was, just better.