How to Read a Building Inspection Report
– KEY TAKEAWAYS Start with the summary, then go straight to the major defects and safety hazards. A major defect has to be fixed to avoid unsafe conditions, loss of use or further deterioration. Minor defects are a maintenance list. Every home has them,...
Building Inspection vs Pest Inspection: What’s the Difference?
– KEY TAKEAWAYS A building inspection checks the home’s condition: structure, roof, walls, floors, wet areas and drainage. A pest inspection checks for timber pests: termites, borers, wood decay and the conditions that attract them. Two separate Australian...
Is a Building Inspection Worth It in Perth?
– KEY TAKEAWAYS Yes, for almost every home purchase. It costs a tiny fraction of the purchase price. It finds what a home open can’t show you: structural movement, roof problems, leaking showers and termites. It gives you leverage. Use the report to...
How Much Does a Termite Inspection Cost in Perth?
– KEY TAKEAWAYS A termite inspection is a fixed price for a standard 4×2 home. The current price is on our pest and termite inspection page. Bundling saves money. Building and pest together costs less than two separate bookings. Size and extra buildings...
Standard vs Advanced Building and Pest vs PCI: Which Inspection Do I Need?
– KEY TAKEAWAYS Buying an existing home? You need a building and pest inspection: Standard at $499 + GST, or Advanced with thermal imaging at $799 + GST. Building a new home? You need stage inspections and a PCI, not a building and pest inspection. A PCI is for...
Building Inspection Clause in WA: Can You Pull Out, Renegotiate or Go to SAT?
– KEY TAKEAWAYS You can only pull out because of a building inspection if your contract has a building condition and you follow its steps and deadlines exactly. The common REIWA annexure covers major structural defects, not general wear and tear or cosmetic...
Construction Stage Inspections in WA: Stages, Timing and Costs
Short answer: construction stage inspections are independent checks of your new home at key points during the build, before each stage gets covered up. In WA the main stages are pre-slab, slab, plate height, roof frame, lockup and practical completion, plus extra...
Practical Completion Inspection Checklist WA: What to Check Before Handover
Short answer: a practical completion inspection (PCI) is the final check of your new home before you take the keys. In WA it’s your last chance to get defects listed in writing while the builder still has to fix them before handover. Check the outside, the roof...