Interior Inspection Restricted by Furniture
Interior Inspection Restricted by Furniture is a moderate-severity finishes defect SURE inspectors have documented across 87 inspection reports.
Causes
- Personal belongings and furniture placement
- Furnishings and stored personal belongings
- Property was fully furnished and occupied
- Presence of furniture and personal items
- Presence of equipment and stored goods
Symptoms to look for
- Furniture and personal items blocking clear sightlines to walls and other interior surfaces
- Inability to fully inspect slab/floor structure due to carpets and floor covers
- Inability to fully inspect certain areas (e.g., walls, floors behind items)
- Inability to fully inspect walls due to furniture and belongings
- Inability to inspect areas behind furniture and belongings
Remedies
- Strongly recommend a further inspection of the vacant property once furnishings and floor coverings are removed
- A further inspection of the vacant property is strongly recommended once furnishings are removed
- Move furniture and belongings to allow for a complete visual inspection of the interior
- Remove floor coverings to allow a thorough inspection of the slab/floor structure
- Move furniture and belongings for full inspection (implied)
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.
Curated entries in Finishes
- Curated 1–3/5Common Cracks and Settlement in Pathways
Cracking and uneven settlement in concrete footpaths, driveways, and porch slabs is one of the most frequently observed external defects in Perth homes, present in 11.66% of all reports. Most findings are minor and reflect the expected behaviour of unreinforced concrete slabs on reactive soils, though tree-root intrusion and poor drainage can accelerate movement to a point where trip hazards develop.
- Curated 1–4/5Surface Rust on Pergola Frame
Surface oxidation on steel pergola frames is one of the more frequent cosmetic findings in Perth pre-purchase reports, appearing in 11.19% of all inspections. Left untreated, surface rust progresses through the coating into the base metal, eventually compromising the structural integrity of posts and beams. Early intervention with surface treatment is straightforward; through-corrosion is not.
- Curated 2–4/5Cracked Floor Tiles in Wet Areas
Cracked, loose, or drummy floor tiles in bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens. Allows moisture penetration to the substrate, potentially compromising waterproof membrane integrity and causing concealed water damage.
- Curated 1–3/5Damaged Eave Lining
Damage to the underside lining of the eaves - including cracking, holes, gaps at junctions, and poorly cut penetrations around downpipes - is recorded in 8.78% of all inspection reports. Beyond the cosmetic concern, openings in eave lining allow birds, possums, and insects to access the roof cavity and can accelerate timber deterioration where moisture also enters.
- Curated 1–3/5Eave Deterioration and Ageing
General weathering and paint breakdown on eave linings, timber rafter ends, and quad trim is one of the most common findings on Perth homes built before 2000. Left unattended, deteriorated eaves allow moisture into the roof perimeter, accelerating rot in rafter ends and creating conducive conditions for timber pests.
- Curated 1–3/5Defective Door Handles, Hinges, and Locks
Malfunctioning or worn door hardware including loose handles, squeaking hinges, misaligned latches, and non-functioning locks. High-frequency defect across all building eras, typically cosmetic but can affect security and fire egress.