Do you know what's behind your walls? It's important to regularly inspect wall cavities and address any issues promptly to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of those living in the home. The types of damage that can be hidden behind the walls include:...
This door has just had its 3 year re-coating Are you at the planning stages of renovating and are considering using timber. If so, you are not alone, as timber is very popular. Timber has a natural and warm aesthetic appeal that can add a...
Bathrooms are one of the primary rooms to renovate in a home and across our 30+ year history, the team at Probuilder have renovated a lot of bathrooms! When it comes to renovating bathrooms many homeowners and builders find themselves with costly traps that they...
When it comes to making changes to your home, two terms that are often used interchangeably are "renovation" and "refurbishment." But, what is the difference? A refurbishment is a home improvement project that involves making cosmetic changes to your home without making major structural changes. Refurbishments...
What’s lurking behind your walls? From the road this beautiful home looked great. Up close told another story. This photo shows a section of rotten frame under the cladding from a hairline crack. During wet weather, via capillary action, water was constantly drawn in and the...
Roof leaks & poor workmanship. This year we experienced a period of wetter than normal weather and a La Niña pattern developing. As a result, at ProBuilder Repairs we have been called on to look at more and more roofs that are leaking....
ProBuilder Repairs ~ LVL’s or laminated veneered lumber is very popular and regularly specified by designers of late. Laminated veneered lumber is basically plywood strips glued and compressed together to form an engineered beam. It used to be readily available (until...
Water leaks cause major damage to homes. Unfortunately water leaks are not always evident and can be trickling away unknown in your home. Normally a wet spot or mould is noticed by the home owner and we investigate to find hidden damage. ...
Do you have dangerous wiring in your home? I recently witnessed a colleague's home burn to the ground due to faulty wiring. At ProBuilder Repairs are always on the lookout for potential traps when working in our clients homes. This week alone, we...
A successful building development requires initial thought and consideration before the plans are drawn up. Some important questions to ask include: Is the proposed work feasible? Does a certifier, planner or architect need to investigate the proposal to ensure it can be completed under the local plan...