Building Inspections in Osborne Park, Perth
Stock profile · ABS 2021 Census
What’s here in Osborne Park
- Separate houses
- 17.6%
- Semi-detached / townhouse
- 57.9%
- Flats & apartments
- 24.3%
2,121 occupied private dwellings
Local profile · ABS 2021 Census
Who lives in Osborne Park
- Median age
- 34yrs
- Household income
- $1,478/wk
- Rent
- $290/wk
- Mortgage repayment
- $1,546/mth
How Osborne Park
was built
Osborne Park's development reflects a progression from earlier 1950s-60s bungalow and brick-and-tile cottage stock, evolving through a dominant period of 1970s-2000s brick-veneer infill. More recently, post-2000 townhouses and commercial conversions have added another layer to the suburb's housing landscape. This varied building history sits on Bassendean Sand over reactive clay lenses, a geological foundation that influences the types of issues we commonly observe in our inspections. The sandy topsoil drains fast, but the varying sub-base street to street is a factor in the settlement cracking and excessive moisture readings often found in Osborne Park properties.
Top defects in Osborne Park
Five issues we find most.
From 38 SURE inspections in Osborne Park. Each defect is anonymous. No property is identified.
30 defect types indexed across 38 inspections
Common issues in Osborne Park
Inspecting
Osborne Park homes
In Osborne Park (postcode 6017), our inspections frequently identify issues related to the suburb's Bassendean Sand geology and varied construction eras, from 1950s bungalows to post-2000 townhouses. Our inspector, Kim Steele, focuses on common findings such as External Wall Cracking due to Settlement, observed in 62.9% of reports, and Trees in Close Proximity to Dwelling, found in 51.4% of inspections. We also pay close attention to Excessive Moisture Readings, present in 31.4% of reports, which can be influenced by the reactive clay lenses beneath the sandy topsoil. Our comprehensive reports detail these and other findings to help you understand the property's condition.
DefectIndex
SURE has indexed 15 defects across 38 inspections in the Perth region. That data underlies every finding we report in Osborne Park.
Osborne Park and surrounding suburbs
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Questions we hear about Osborne Park
What impact does Osborne Park's geology have on properties?
Osborne Park is built on Bassendean Sand over reactive clay lenses. While the sandy topsoil drains quickly, the varying sub-base can contribute to issues like settlement cracking and excessive moisture readings, which we observe in our inspections. Our reports detail how these geological factors may affect a specific property.
Who conducts inspections in Osborne Park?
Kim Steele is our certified inspector for Osborne Park and the wider Perth northern corridor. Kim holds CPPHON4013 and CPPUPM3008 certifications, bringing expertise to every pre-purchase inspection in postcode 6017.
Do newer homes in Osborne Park require an inspection?
Yes, even properties built post-2000 in Osborne Park, which account for 15 of our reports, can have defects. We frequently find issues like Undrained Air Conditioner Overflow or Concealed Slab Edges across all eras. A pre-purchase inspection provides a clear understanding of the property's condition, regardless of age.
What are the most common building defects found in Osborne Park?
Based on an indicative sample of 38 SURE inspections carried out in Osborne Park, the most common defects we identify are: External Wall Cracking due to Settlement, Trees in Close Proximity to Dwelling, Bedroom 2 Ceiling/Cornice Join Crack, Undrained Air Conditioner Overflow, Cracked Roof Mortar.
Are termite or timber pest concerns common in Osborne Park?
Yes. Across 38 inspections in Osborne Park, the most common timber-pest findings include Slab Edge Concealed by Soil, Paving, or Raised Garden Beds, Timber in Contact with Ground, Mulch and Garden Beds Against House. We recommend a timber-pest inspection alongside any pre-purchase building inspection here.
What structural issues are typical for homes in Osborne Park?
Common structural findings we record in Osborne Park include External Wall Cracking due to Settlement. Each finding is reported alongside remedy recommendations and covered by 12 months free advice.
Is moisture a concern in Osborne Park homes?
Deteriorated Splashback Sealant and Excessive Moisture Readings are among the moisture-related findings recorded across 38 inspections in Osborne Park. Our inspectors use moisture-meter readings to quantify any issue they detect.
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