Building Inspections in City Beach, Perth
Stock profile · ABS 2021 Census
What’s here in City Beach
- Separate houses
- 87.6%
- Semi-detached / townhouse
- 5.3%
- Flats & apartments
- 7.1%
2,309 occupied private dwellings
Local profile · ABS 2021 Census
Who lives in City Beach
- Median age
- 47yrs
Indicative. Percentages grow more reliable as sample grows
Top defects in City Beach
Five issues we find most.
From 19 SURE inspections in City Beach. Each defect is anonymous. No property is identified.
22 defect types indexed across 19 inspections
Common issues in City Beach
Inspecting
City Beach homes
For properties in City Beach, postcode 6015, our inspections reveal common issues in a smaller indicative sample of 19 reports. We frequently find External Wall Cracking due to Settlement, noted in 78.9% of reports, and Concealed Slab Edge in 47.4% of reports. Given the Tamala Limestone bedrock under Spearwood dune sand and direct exposure to Indian Ocean salt air, we also pay close attention to potential salt corrosion and lintel rust, which can drive coastal defect patterns. Our inspector, Kim Steele, focuses on these and other structural elements across the mixed housing stock, from pre-1970 coastal homes to 1970s-2000 brick-veneer properties and newer luxury builds.
DefectIndex
SURE has indexed 22 defects across 19 inspections in the Perth region. That data underlies every finding we report in City Beach.
City Beach and surrounding suburbs
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Questions we hear about City Beach
Who will conduct my inspection in City Beach?
Your inspection in City Beach, postcode 6015, will be conducted by Kim Steele. Kim is a certified inspector covering the Perth northern and north-eastern corridor, holding CPPHON4013 and CPPUPM3008 certifications.
What are the most common building defects found in City Beach?
Based on an indicative sample of 19 SURE inspections carried out in City Beach, the most common defects we identify are: External Wall Cracking due to Settlement, Timber in Contact with Ground, Obstructed Roof Void due to Insulation, Trees in Close Proximity to Dwelling, Slab Edge Concealed by Soil, Paving, or Raised Garden Beds.
Are termite or timber pest concerns common in City Beach?
Yes. Across 19 inspections in City Beach, the most common timber-pest findings include Timber in Contact with Ground, Slab Edge Concealed by Soil, Paving, or Raised Garden Beds, Termite Damage in Tree Stump. We recommend a timber-pest inspection alongside any pre-purchase building inspection here.
What structural issues are typical for homes in City Beach?
Common structural findings we record in City Beach include External Wall Cracking due to Settlement, Obstructed Roof Void due to Insulation, Timber Fungal Decay (Rot) in Fascia and Barge Boards. Each finding is reported alongside remedy recommendations and covered by 12 months free advice.
Is moisture a concern in City Beach homes?
Excess Moisture in Walls Adjacent to Wet Areas and Excessive Moisture Readings are among the moisture-related findings recorded across 19 inspections in City Beach. Our inspectors use moisture-meter readings to quantify any issue they detect.
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