Entry/Foyer Requires Builders Clean
Entry/Foyer Requires Builders Clean is a commonly-found finishes defect SURE inspectors have documented across 180 inspection reports. Highest concentration in Baldivis.
Causes
- Not specified, likely construction debris and dust left behind.
- Post-construction cleaning not fully completed by the builder.
- Post-construction dust, debris, and grime on tiled surfaces
- Residual dust, debris, or marks from construction.
- Accumulation of construction dust and debris
Symptoms to look for
- General construction dust, debris, or marks visible in the entry/foyer.
- Visible dirt, dust, and construction residue in the rumpus/family room
- or other construction-related mess on internal floor coverings
- Tiled floors appear dirty, dusty, or have construction residue
- Visible construction residue and general uncleanliness
Remedies
- Engage a cleaning service to perform a full builders clean of all internal carpets and tiling
- Perform a builder's clean and remove paint marks from internal window frames
- Perform a thorough builder's clean for the dining/living room
- Builder to perform a comprehensive clean of the entry/foyer.
- Perform a comprehensive builder's clean on all tiled areas
Where we see this most
These suburbs show the highest concentration of entry/foyer requires builders clean in our inspection data (minimum five observations). Click a suburb to see its full defect profile.
Worth asking our inspector about this specifically.
This is common across Perth stock and usually fixable without drama, but the scope of the fix varies. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice. Call out the defect by name and we check for it directly.
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