Building biology · Australia

Your house has a pitch.
We tune it.

Explore eleven areas of your home with your consultant, then HOUSE TUNE coordinates verified specialist trades — from the first visit to the last signed-off job.

Book a consultation How it works

On site: 90 min
Readings: 7 bands
Deposit: 10%

A quiet Australian living room at dusk, timber floors and eucalyptus beyond the window

Live reading · loungein tune

Most homes aren't unhealthy. They're slightly out of tune — a damp corner, a router by the bed, water nobody tested. We find the off notes, then send the right trade to fix each one.

The method

Six movements, one coordinator.

You deal with HOUSE TUNE. We deal with the measuring, the tendering, the comparing and the chasing.

01
Book
Choose the readings that worry you and a time. 90 minutes on site.
02
Assess
A building biologist walks the house, measures, photographs and notes.
03
Tender
Each fix is sent to verified local trades — never one hand-picked mate.
04
Quote
One compiled quote, line by line, GST shown. 10% deposit to lock it in.
05
Works
Trades schedule, upload before and after photos as they go.
06
Sign off
You approve the finished work before the trade can invoice.

Eleven categories

Every band we measure, and what can change it.

Choose yours

01Water QualityWhat comes out of the tap, and what sits in the hot water line.
Reverse osmosis filterWhole-house filterUV sterilisationHot water recirculation
02Air QualityMoisture, mould load, VOCs and how often the house actually breathes.
HEPA filtrationHeat recovery ventilationDehumidifierRange hood upgrade
03Sound QualityTraffic, neighbours, hollow doors and the hum you stopped noticing.
Acoustic insulationDouble glazingSolid core doorsCeiling soundproofing
04Radiation QualityElectric and magnetic fields where you sleep, work and the kids play.
EMF shielding paintBed canopySmart meter Faraday shieldEthernet cabling
05Garden EfficiencyRain, greywater and soil — the block working with the house.
Rainwater tankGreywater diverterWorm farmDrip irrigation
06Lighting QualityLight that follows the sun instead of fighting your sleep.
Circadian downlightsBlue-light blockingSkylightDimmer switches
07Waste ManagementSmall systems that quietly take load off the bin and the drain.
Compost binRecycling stationClotheslineReusable filtration
08Energy ManagementGenerate and store energy to better manage how your home is powered.
Solar systemBattery system
09Pest & Wildlife ManagementInspect pest activity and entry points, coordinate specialist treatment, and arrange lawful wildlife or domestic-animal assistance. Quote required; not an emergency response service.
Rodent controlCockroach and ant controlTermite inspection and managementPossum and bird managementSnake removalDomestic animal assistance
10Sleep QualityReview the bed, bedroom climate, noise and light to improve sleeping comfort. Environmental assessment only, not diagnosis or treatment of sleep disorders. Quote required.
Bed and bedding suitabilityBedroom climate and ventilationBedroom noise reductionBedroom light and blackout
11RoofingAssess roof reinforcement, bushfire protection, insulation and roof-space ventilation. Suitably licensed trades and structural engineering or approvals where required; no guarantee of fireproofing. Quote required.
Roof reinforcementRoof fire protectionRoof and ceiling insulationRoof-space air venting

Verified trades

No trade sees your house until we've seen their paperwork.

Plumbers, electricians, glaziers, acoustic installers, landscapers — each one is checked before they can tender.

Apply as a trade

ABN and ACN on file
Snapshotted onto every invoice they issue.
Licence and insurance
Current certificate uploaded and reviewed by staff.
Itemised, GST-clear quoting
You see each trade's price, not a blended markup.
Paid after your sign-off
Balance invoiced only once you approve the work.

The HOUSE TUNE journal

Research, explained clearly.

What studies can tell us about our homes—and where the evidence stops.

Research notes · 01

Australian homes.
Water damage.
Mould.

A closer look at a 2017 study of 76 homes in south-eastern Australia.

Mould & moisture · 4 min read

What a study of water-damaged Australian homes tells us about mould

Researchers compared DNA-based mould measurements in Australian and US homes. We explain what they found, why the sample matters, and why a research score is not a medical diagnosis or a home safety certificate.

Evidence note: this study did not measure health outcomes or test ventilation improvements.

Read the article

Questions

Before you book.

What is building biology?

It is the study of how a building affects the health of the people living in it — water, air, sound, electromagnetic fields, light and the systems around the home. We measure first and recommend second.

Do I need to know which category I need?

No. Tick what you are curious about when booking. Your consultant can add or drop readings on the day.

How are trades chosen?

Every trade on HOUSE TUNE supplies ABN, licence and insurance details and is manually verified by our team before they can receive a tender.

When do I pay?

A 10% deposit is taken once you accept your compiled quote. The balance is invoiced by each trade only after you sign off their work.

Which areas do you cover?

We book consultations across every state and territory. Availability is confirmed after you submit your preferred time.

Hear what your house is doing.

Four short steps. A real person confirms your time.

Book a consultation

Your house has a pitch.We tune it.

Six movements, one coordinator.

Book

Assess

Tender

Quote

Works