Penrith and the Greater Western Sydney corridor inspection guides.
What we find, what it costs to fix, and what every buyer and seller in Penrith and the Greater Western Sydney corridor needs to know before they sign.
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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 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 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.
Read articleHow to Become a Building Inspector in Australia
Thinking about a career inspecting homes? Here's the path into building inspection in WA and NSW, the qualifications, and the franchise pathway with SURE.
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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 Sydney Homes
From moisture in terraces to foundation issues, these are the 10 defects Sydney building inspectors find most often.
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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.
Read articleReady to book?
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.