HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections31 Jul 2018

Building, Renovating or Buying a newly built or renovated home in WA - Critical Insurance Information

If residential building work valued over $20,000 is to be undertaken (a WA Registered Builder is required) the Act requires that a builder take out home indemnity insurance in the name of the owner before accepting payment or commencing work.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections13 Jul 2018

Important Considerations when Buying WA Strata Units off the Plan

The number of WA strata complexes being developed in the Perth metropolitan area has exploded over the last 10 years. Unlike building a standalone residential property there are some significant differences that need to be considered, especially in large

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections02 Jul 2018

WA Government Warns of Some Shady Plumbing Practices

The WA Government has recently issued a number of warnings to both the industry and consumers in regard to the practices of some unsavoury WA Plumbers.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections26 Jun 2018

What is Happening to Our White Set Render Walls in New WA Homes?

For many years now there has been a large number of consumer complaints about the white set render on masonry walls in WA homes including on occasion, the plaster being soft, crumbly or cracking easily.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections26 Jun 2018

WA Home Renovations – Important Information for Home Owners Embarking on Renovations

Property renovations genenrally go one of two ways, really good or really bad. When they go bad ..... In WA there are some safety nets but property owners must help themselves prior to the project starting .

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections02 Nov 2017

Staged Home Construction Inspections in WA - Worth it?

The WA Government's audit of new homes constructios in 2014/15 and again in 2016 found almost one in three houses where non compliant. Given there is no external reviews during a new home build your own independent inspection by Houspect can be extremely

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections05 Sep 2017

New Homes – Lock Up Inspection - Staged Construction Inspections in WA

If you are building a new home in WA another important construction inspection on the construction journey is the “Lock Up (and waterproofing)” inspection.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections18 Aug 2017

Building a New Home Check Your Gutter Overflows Mechanisms

When it rains in WA the water hits the roof, runs off the roof into the gutters, down the downpipes and into soakwells or storage tanks. But what happens when the volume of storm water is simply too great for the gutters to handle?

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections17 Jul 2017

New Home Construction - Practical Completion Check List in WA - Smoke Alarms

Did you know that the transitional Smoke Alarm rules for post 1 May 2015 approved WA residential buildings end on 1 May 2017?

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections14 Jul 2017

New Homes in WA - Roof Frame Inspections

New Home - Staged Construction Inspections in WA – Roof Frames If you are building a new home in WA one of the most critical inspections along the construction journey is the roof frame inspection.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections15 Feb 2017

Bathroom Renovations - Pleasure or Pain?

Bathroom renovations can produce bathrooms with stunning outcomes . It is hardly surprising that many home owners embark on construction journeys to transform tiered bathrooms. When it goes well it can go very well. When it goes bad, it can go very bad.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections15 Feb 2017

Exposed Aggregate - The wonder product for new and existing homes - but......

Exposed aggregate is very popular with new and existing homes and has become the preferred product to traditional cement and paving for many home owners. But buyer beware. There are a large number of doggy operators out there!

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections15 Feb 2017

Dilapidation Inspections - Potentially a Great Insurance Policy if you are Building a New Home

If you are construction a new home and there is the potential that your demolition and or construction works may damage your neighbours houses, a dilapidation inspection may be just the answer.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections19 Jan 2017

Renovating your Perth Home - Stop and Consider Before You Sign

There are laws ion WA to protect Home Owners against unprofessional, illegal and unscrupulous trades people. Now your rights, use your protection and seek support form qualified Building Inspectors if your renovation does not proceed to expectation.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections17 Jan 2017

Owner Builders Beware - Special Selling Requirements

Owner Builders selling homes within 7 years of a Licence need to to obtain Owner Builder Indemnity Insurance. Houspect can produce the required report that enables Owners Builders to secure the required insurances.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections21 Sep 2016

The Importance of Soakwells on Western Australian Properties

Soakwells are a critical part of every home. They need to be installed to ensure your legal obligations are met but more importantly to ensure you home is protected.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections21 Sep 2016

Weep Holes - Where Tears Come From?

Weep Holes. A Critical Part of your home. Make sure they are installed so as to avoid future problems

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections21 Jun 2016

Do you really know what a Collar Tie is?

Collar Ties - A fashion statement or integral part of your roof frame?

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections12 May 2016

New High-Risk Bushfire Regulations in WA The Implications for Home Owners

New Legislation in regard to Bush Fire Control will impact most home owners in WA, .

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections28 May 2015

Are Cracks in Property Walls Always a Sign of Structural Damage?

At the first sign of cracks in house walls, most homeowners will feel a bit of panic.Learning more about how wall cracks can happen can help homeowners to gain some peace of mind while waiting for a professional building inspection company to evaluate the

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections28 May 2015

Purchasing a new home

You know a building inspection is an important part of the decision-making process, but you may not be quite sure of what a building inspection report will actually tell you. Understanding the scope of a building inspection is key...

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections28 May 2015

Offer and Acceptance Special Conditions Building Inspections

By obtaining building inspections and including the reports as special conditions on an Offer and Acceptance contract, new buyers can protect themselves from unexpected financial burdens as the result of property damage, illegal building liabilities and o

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections28 May 2015

The Importance of Proper Insulation on Downlights

Before installing downlights on your property or purchasing a structure which contains these fixtures, it is of vital importance that you ensure beyond any doubt they're installed correctly and make proper use of insulation.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections28 May 2015

What are Under Construction Building Inspections, and Why are They Important?

What are Under Construction Building Inspection Reports?

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Oct 2014

Q&A with Houspect Building Inspections WA Director Chris Walsh

A report is a visual assessment by an inspector to identify any structural and/or significant defects of the major building components of a property that are visible at the time of the property inspection.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Oct 2014

Top tips for Spring Outdoor Home Maintenance

Most outdoor home areas are the centre of activity during Spring and Summer so its important that some simple easy checks are done to ensure trouble free enjoyment especially if the property is being prepared for sale

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Feb 2013

DIY Checklist for House Sellers

One solution to improving the chances of selling your property quicker is a Houspect pre-listing or general maintenance inspection, which can both be used as great tools for selling your home.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Feb 2013

New trend for vendor inspections

Vendor Inspections, often referred to as Pre-Listing inspections, are becoming more popular because they eliminate many of the pitfalls and hassles associated doing an inspection when you have a buyer.

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Feb 2013

Governments happy to undermine building inspection standards

For many years it was a standard practice that pre purchase building inspections were conducted in accordance with the Australian Standard AS4349.1 This standard required people conducting building inspections to be either architects, engineers or regist

HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Feb 2013

Building, Renovating or Buying a newly built or renovated home in WA - Critical Insurance Information

Important Considerations when Buying WA Strata Units off the Plan

WA Government Warns of Some Shady Plumbing Practices

What is Happening to Our White Set Render Walls in New WA Homes?

WA Home Renovations – Important Information for Home Owners Embarking on Renovations

Staged Home Construction Inspections in WA - Worth it?

New Homes – Lock Up Inspection - Staged Construction Inspections in WA

Building a New Home Check Your Gutter Overflows Mechanisms

New Home Construction - Practical Completion Check List in WA - Smoke Alarms

New Homes in WA - Roof Frame Inspections

Bathroom Renovations - Pleasure or Pain?

Exposed Aggregate - The wonder product for new and existing homes - but......

Dilapidation Inspections - Potentially a Great Insurance Policy if you are Building a New Home

Renovating your Perth Home - Stop and Consider Before You Sign

Owner Builders Beware - Special Selling Requirements

The Importance of Soakwells on Western Australian Properties

Weep Holes - Where Tears Come From?

Do you really know what a Collar Tie is?

New High-Risk Bushfire Regulations in WA The Implications for Home Owners

Are Cracks in Property Walls Always a Sign of Structural Damage?

Purchasing a new home

Offer and Acceptance Special Conditions Building Inspections

The Importance of Proper Insulation on Downlights

What are Under Construction Building Inspections, and Why are They Important?

Q&A with Houspect Building Inspections WA Director Chris Walsh

Top tips for Spring Outdoor Home Maintenance

DIY Checklist for House Sellers

New trend for vendor inspections

Governments happy to undermine building inspection standards

Building a new home

How to make sure you buy a home not a headache

Beware Timber Decking

Maintenance Recommendations Dampness Entry