Perth SE, inland south and river east inspection guides.
What we find, what it costs to fix, and what every buyer and seller in Perth SE, inland south and river east needs to know before they sign.
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Buying established or building new in Perth? Each path needs a different inspection. Here's what can go wrong and which inspection catches it.
Read articleNegotiating the Price After a Building and Pest Inspection
A building and pest report gives you facts to negotiate with. Here's how to use it well: which defects create leverage and how market conditions shape it.
Read articleWhy a Pre-Renovation Building Inspection Pays Off
Before you knock down a wall, a pre-renovation inspection maps what's behind it. Here's the checklist of what to assess so your project stays on budget.
Read articleREIWA Annexure vs a Private Building Inspection in Perth
Perth buyers often see a REIWA structural annexure and a private inspection report. Here's what each one covers and why many buyers use both.
Read articleTimber Pest Inspections: What Inspectors Look For - Activity vs Risk Conditions
A plain-language timber pest inspection guide: what inspectors check, active pests vs risk conditions, what cannot be accessed, and the next steps.
Read articleHome Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners
A practical seasonal maintenance routine for new WA and NSW homeowners. What to check monthly, quarterly, and yearly to keep your home in good shape.
Read articlePre-Purchase vs Pre-Sale Inspection: Which Is Right for You?
Pre-purchase and pre-sale inspections use the same standard but serve different purposes. Here's how to decide which you need, or whether you need both.
Read articleWhy You Need a Timber Pest Inspection Before You Buy
A timber pest inspection tells you the timber condition of a property before you commit. Here is what it protects and why buyers book one.
Read articleSmoke Alarm Compliance: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Smoke alarm rules differ between WA and NSW. Here's what buyers and sellers should check, and how an inspection confirms a home's alarms are in good order.
Read articleThe 5 Most Common Defects We Find in WA Homes
Drawn from thousands of Perth inspections in our DefectIndex, these are the five defect categories that appear most consistently across WA homes.
Read articleTermite Risk Across Perth and Sydney, What We See in the Field
Termite activity patterns differ between Perth and Sydney. Drawing on our DefectIndex of 8,245 inspections, here's what we find across both markets.
Read articleRCD Safety Switches: What a Building Inspector Checks
Safety switches (RCDs) cut power in a fraction of a second. Here's what they do and what a building inspector can observe at the switchboard.
Read articleReactive Clay and Slab Movement in Perth Homes
Perth sits on some of Australia's most reactive clay soils. Here's what that means for your home's slab, what inspectors look for, and how to manage the risk.
Read articleRising Damp: Causes, Signs, and What to Do About It
Rising damp is often misdiagnosed. Here's what it actually is, how inspectors identify it, and what remediation involves.
Read articleCracks in Your Home: When They're Cosmetic and When to Worry
Not every crack in a wall is a problem. Here's how building inspectors assess cracking, what's normal settlement and what signals a structural concern.
Read articleWeep Holes: What Your Building Inspector Checks and Why
Weep holes are small openings in brick cavity walls that do critical work. Here's what inspectors look for and why blocked weep holes matter.
Read articleRoof Frame Inspections: Hidden Risks Above the Ceiling
The roof frame is one of the most important structural elements in a building, and one of the least seen. Here's what inspectors find in the roof void.
Read articleConcrete Slab Inspections: What We Check and Why It Matters
The concrete slab is the foundation everything else sits on. Here's what building inspectors look for in slab inspections, for new builds and existing homes.
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Inspection Payment Options
Building inspections don't have to strain your budget. Here's how upfront pricing, flexible payment options, and bundled services keep costs predictable.
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Choosing a Building Inspector
Not all building inspectors are equal. Here's what qualifications, experience, and report quality to look for, and the red flags to avoid.
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Common Defects in Perth Homes
From reactive clay soils to termite activity, these are the 10 defects Perth building inspectors find most often, and what they mean for buyers.
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Reading Your Building Report
Your building inspection report is packed with detail. Here's how to read it properly, understand severity ratings, and know which defects actually matter.
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Pre-Sale Inspections Guide
A pre-sale building inspection helps sellers identify and fix defects before listing. Learn how transparency increases buyer confidence and sale price.
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New Build Stage Inspections
Building a new home? The stage inspections you need depend on how it's built. The double brick and frame sequences, and when to book each one.
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Building vs Pest Inspection
Building and pest inspections serve different purposes. Here's what each covers, when you need both, and how a combined inspection saves time and money.
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What Inspectors Look For
Ever wondered what happens during a building inspection? Here's exactly what experienced inspectors check, and why each area matters for your purchase.
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Pre-Purchase Checklist
Before you sign the contract, make sure your building inspector covers these 15 areas. Use this checklist to get a report that gives you the full picture.
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The best way to learn about your property is to have it inspected.
Every SURE inspection includes a same-day report (subject to access and availability) and twelve months of free advice from the inspector who walked your property.