North west Brisbane
Building and pest inspections in Stafford
Stafford is a family suburb of post war timber and brick homes, many renovated, with newer townhouses along the main roads and around Kedron Brook.
Homes in Stafford
Most homes date from the 1950s to 1970s: low set and high set timber houses and brick homes. Many have been raised, built in underneath or extended. Townhouse complexes have been added in recent years.
What we look at closely in Stafford
- Built in lower levels: damp, ventilation and approvals to check with council
- Stumps, floors and termite risk in timber homes
- Materials that may contain asbestos in older homes
- Drainage and flood signs near Kedron Brook
- Townhouse waterproofing and common property
Local things to know
Streets near Kedron Brook were affected in past floods; check the Brisbane City Council Flood Awareness Map. Built in lower floors are common here, and it is worth asking your conveyancer to search council approvals for them.
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