by Russell | Jun 23, 2026 | Dodgy Builders, SAT Expert Witness
– KEY TAKEAWAYS Replacing a roof “like for like” doesn’t dodge the rules. New roofing work has to meet the current National Construction Code and Australian Standards. The tribunal threw the like-for-like argument straight out. We won the...
by Russell | May 13, 2026 | Building Inspections, New Construction Inspections
– KEY TAKEAWAYS In January 2025, Yahoo News Australia ran a second feature with me — this time on a Balcatta studio apartment listed at $350 per week, with a toilet sitting in the middle of the living space, opposite the fridge. That property appeared to breach...
by Russell | May 13, 2026 | Building Inspections, Buying Property, New Construction Inspections
– KEY TAKEAWAYS Yahoo News Australia ran a feature with me on what they called the “wild west” of WA’s building industry — the fact that we’re one of the only states in the country without a mandated independent inspector on new builds....
by Russell | Apr 23, 2026 | New Construction Inspections, Pre Purchase Building and Pest Inspection
– KEY TAKEAWAYS A floor level survey perth uses laser and digital levelling equipment to measure what your eyes physically can’t see — variances of 15mm, 20mm, sometimes more, that sit outside building tolerance. Our standard building and pest and PCI...
by Russell | Apr 7, 2026 | SAT Expert Witness
– KEY TAKEAWAYS A Scott Schedule in construction disputes is the document SAT uses to assess each defect individually It is built directly from a properly prepared expert witness report Most cases are won or lost based on how clearly defects are structured,...
by Russell | Mar 10, 2026 | SAT Expert Witness, Dodgy Builders
– KEY TAKEAWAYS SAT decisions heavily rely on expert evidence.The tribunal depends on qualified building professionals to explain defects, standards, and rectification requirements. A standard building inspection report is usually not enough.SAT matters require...
by Russell | Feb 27, 2026 | Dilapidation Inspection
– KEY TAKEAWAYS If construction is happening near you, your property is at risk — even if it’s brand new. A dilapidation report documents your home before works start so you can prove new damage later. We’ve had Perth clients successfully claim construction...
by Russell | Feb 10, 2026 | Building Inspectors
– KEY TAKEAWAYS Poor building inspections are rarely caused by licensing alone; fatigue and low attention to detail are common contributors. Unhealthy or run-down inspectors are more likely to rush, miss subtle defects, and produce generic reports. Sustained...
by Russell | Feb 3, 2026 | Building Inspections, Pre Purchase Building and Pest Inspection
– KEY TAKEAWAYS An independent Perth property law firm has identified WA Building Inspections as the best building and pest inspection in Perth based on real dispute outcomes. The assessment focused on inspection depth, construction performance, and report...
by Russell | Dec 19, 2025 | Building Inspections
– KEY TAKEAWAYS This is my real-world top 5 for “best building inspectors Perth”, based on inspection reports I’ve reviewed, plus public review themes where I could verify them. WA Building Inspections Perth came out on top again as the best building inspection...
