HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections31 Jul 2018If 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections13 Jul 2018The 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
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections02 Jul 2018The 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections26 Jun 2018For 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections26 Jun 2018Property 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 .
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections02 Nov 2017The 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
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections05 Sep 2017If you are building a new home in WA another important construction inspection on the construction journey is the “Lock Up (and waterproofing)” inspection.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections18 Aug 2017When 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?
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections17 Jul 2017Did you know that the transitional Smoke Alarm rules for post 1 May 2015 approved WA residential buildings end on 1 May 2017?
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections14 Jul 2017New 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections15 Feb 2017Bathroom 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections15 Feb 2017Exposed 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!
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections15 Feb 2017If 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections19 Jan 2017There 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections17 Jan 2017Owner 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections17 Jan 2017On occasions there will be issues with new home constructions. What is important is that these issues are called out clearly, succinctly and if required loudly and early enough so that the issue can be rectified without impacting the delivery schedule.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections17 Jan 2017Home constructions can invoke a host of discussions between builders and home owners. Most of these issues can be resolved through sound negotiation. When they can't the WA Building Commission can provide support to owners. Houspect is well position to pr
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections17 Jan 2017Air conditioners are being installed in many new homes. Home owners need to ensure that the air conditioning ducting has been installed to Australian Standards.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections21 Sep 2016Soakwells 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections21 Sep 2016Weep Holes. A Critical Part of your home. Make sure they are installed so as to avoid future problems
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections13 Jul 2016Do not sign your new home Construction unless your Builder guarantees that they will provide you and your building inspector reasonable access to the entire property (especially teh roof space) during the build, but especially during the PCI to enable you
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections22 Jun 2016Collar Ties making sure they are there is one thing. Making sure the timber and connects are correct is also important.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections21 Jun 2016Collar Ties - A fashion statement or integral part of your roof frame?
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections20 Jun 2016Tie Down Rods are often specified in Engineers Drawings to ensure that metal roofs and their support structures are tied into your new home. But how do you know you need them and where they go? That is where your Houspect Building Inspector comes in.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections20 Jun 2016It is important to check the roof in your new home construction. The challenge is do you know what to look for?
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections20 Jun 2016The Importance of having a Qualified Inspector Checking the Roof
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections20 Jun 2016It is important to inspect your home at every stage of the inspection Journey.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections12 May 2016The Importance of Inspections throughout the Construction Process
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections12 May 2016New Legislation in regard to Bush Fire Control will impact most home owners in WA, .
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections28 May 2015At 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
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections28 May 2015You 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...
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections28 May 2015By 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
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections28 May 2015Before 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections28 May 2015What are Under Construction Building Inspection Reports?
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Oct 2014A 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Oct 2014Most 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
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Feb 2013 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Feb 2013Vendor 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.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Feb 2013 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
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Feb 2013Building a new home or renovating an existing home is a complex process
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections27 Nov 2012How to make sure you buy a home not a headache!
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections25 Jun 2008As owners and investors scramble to add value to their properties, they often choose to make minor structural changes that appear easy and inexpensive to undertake but can be a liability when it comes time to sell.
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HOUSPECT WA Building Inspections25 Jun 2008Though few people want to spend the weekend repairing their toilet, hiring a professional is only appealing until you consider the bill.
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