“Building checks are vital so don’t forget about them”JEN LOWE, INTERIOR DESIGNER When Carly and Chez bought the house, it was in much worse condition than they thought. There were a number of unexpected costs, due to issues that could have been minimised with more thorough building checks from the outset. “Damp, in particular, was a surprise as it wasn’t picked up in a condition review,” says Jen. “Later down the track, when the winter set in, plasterwork in the main bedroom had to be removed. The walls had to be injected and dried out before it could be redone.”…
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Inside Out (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2021