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Building and Pest Inspection Cannon Hill

Looking to Buy Property in Cannon Hill?

 

While Cannon Hill is now regarded as a desirable residential suburb, this wasn’t always the case.

Located on the southern side of the Brisbane River, for much of the twentieth century Cannon Hill was home to an abattoir and livestock saleyards – and notorious for its lingering stench!

Once the meatworks and related businesses left the area in 1991, they were replaced by significant residential and commercial redevelopment.

Cannon Hill began to grow in popularity, largely thanks to being well connected to major centres – the CBD is less than 10km away, and the area has its own major shopping centre in addition to being close to Westfield Carindale.

The train line takes passengers east to the bayside suburbs of Wynnum and Manly, as well as Cleveland in the Redlands; or in the opposite direction, to Brisbane City and beyond. And with the Gateway Motorway nearby, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts are within easy reach by car.

outside view of Westfield Carindale

The Cannon Hill Community

 

Cannon Hill residents are relatively youthful – according to the 2021 Census, the median age was 34, which is younger than both the Queensland and Australian averages. When you consider this, and the fact that the average household size is 2.5 people, you know that Cannon Hill has a strong appeal for families!

Not surprisingly, you’ll find several child care centres and schools in the local area, including:

    • Cannon Hill State School
    • St Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School
    • Cannon Hill Anglican College
    • Edge Early Learning Centre
    • Cannon Hill Community Kindergarten
    • Murarrie State School
    • Balmoral State High School

And with some lovely parks and playgrounds nearby – like Colmslie Beach Reserve, and Minnippi Parklands – it’s quite a child-friendly community.

childcare centre Cannon Hill

Common Property Defects in Cannon Hill

 With many years of experience working in this area, we have local insight into the most likely issues:

 

    • Termite Damage: Many homes were built long before modern termite management systems became standard.
    • Flood Damage: Some parts of the suburb near Bulimba Creek area are quite low lying, making properties vulnerable to flood damage.
    • Ageing Properties: Many homes are more than 50 years old, so we commonly see deterioration such as cracks in walls and foundations, rusty roofing, rotten timber railings, and other signs of wear and tear.

Book your Building and Pest Today

There are many great reasons to purchase a property in Cannon Hill – with convenience topping the list.

However at the same time, home ownership is a big responsibility, so you want to get off on the right foot. A building and pest inspection only takes about an hour – and usually you’ll have our report the same day.

Trimax Building Inspections is on the ground in Cannon Hill, providing independent inspections to help buyers make the right decision for their circumstances – whether that’s negotiating repairs or a better price, or even walking away from the contract if necessary.

Protect your investment by calling our friendly team today on 0418 433 533 – we’ll help you know it before you own it!