by BCI WA TEAM | May 6, 2026 | Building Inspection
Local soil, salt air, intense sun and termite risk can all affect a property’s condition often before the signs are obvious. Buying in Perth comes with specific local conditions. Most homes sit on sandy soils, which can lead to settlement and cracking where compaction...
by BCI WA TEAM | Feb 18, 2025 | Building Defects, Building Inspection
‘Buyer Beware’. A term often used in the construction industry that means you as a homeowner need at minimum, a basic understanding of construction and what is ‘acceptable’ with regards to the Australian Standards, NCC, and The Australian Standards and Tolerances. BCI...
by BCI WA TEAM | Oct 11, 2024 | Building Inspection
In Western Australia, property buyers and investors rely heavily on a professional building inspector to make informed decisions. With a high demand for transparency and security in the real estate market, a professional building inspection is more than just a...
by Codesquad | Oct 1, 2024 | Building Inspection
Recently, we were called to inspect a Perth property where the ceiling had collapsed just the day before. The damage was significant, and the tenants were fortunate that no one was seriously hurt. What’s truly alarming is that the tradesperson called in to...
by BCI WA TEAM | Sep 13, 2024 | Building Inspection
Before selling your property, it’s important to prepare for a building inspection (the buyer may want to have this inspection to ensure the property they are buying is structurally sound and free of significant defects), to ensure that it’s in top condition. A...
by BCI WA TEAM | Aug 9, 2024 | Building Inspection
A thorough commercial building inspection in Perth will highlight the true condition of a commercial property and the costs required to repair it. But the question remains: what exactly does a commercial building inspector look for? At BCI WA, we’ve created a list of...
