Perth Building Inspection Articles​

Painting your house is something that you can do on your own if you want to save some money. Having the right paint will help...

Removing Carpet Stains: DIY Techniques and Cleaning Solutions: Spilled wine, pasta sauce, ink, pet urine... our carpets have seen it all. Before calling an expensive...

If you are planning on selling your home, there are many things that you can do to make it more enticing to buyers. Fresh paint...

Proper maintenance is the key to getting the most from your wood heating unit and extend its lifespan. Here are some helpful tips to consider

If you are looking for ways to make your living space cleaner and more conducive to focus and relaxation, you need to declutter your home....

There are some rough price guides below, but you can also check Gumtree to see what specials are available for the different types of grasses...

In Perth, the rising trend of smaller sized blocks has also resulted in people opting for low maintenance gardens and artificial lawns. Landscaping is thought...

Are you planning to replace your old, damaged roof? Or perhaps you are building a new home and are unsure whether to go with tiles...

It is not uncommon for a building inspector to find some unexpected and unusual things when inspecting a house. From the carcasses of exterminated rodents,...

Having a black mould in your home or investment property is a serious problem that can cause significant health issues to anyone who is exposed...

Why would you trust an unknown door-knocking salesman to inspect the condition of something when they are trying to sell you the same thing? Most...

While inspecting the external brickwork of a house during a pre-purchase building inspection, it was noticed that the steel lintel above the window had rusted....

Blocked gutters and downpipes cause water to discharge next to the foundations of your house. This may then cause foundational movement which will result in...

In this photo you can see several downpipes discharging water next to the foundations of this garage. This has caused the ground to expand and...

In this photo you can see several downpipes discharging water next to the foundations of this garage. This has caused the ground to expand and...

This photo shows that the end of the patio rafter has rotted away, this is common for the ends of timber rafters that have not...

This photo shows a significant crack above a garage door. The crack of approximately 40mm indicated that there was a problem with the foundations that...

Technically, anyone who is doing something on a paid basis can claim to be a "professional", but it is always wise to dig a little...

If you are unsure, simply purchases a sample pot of your paint, and paint some paint on the wall and let it dry. Test all...

Adding Value with a DIY Renovation To add value to your house, a home DIY renovation to your kitchen or bathroom is a good place...

Planning on Renovating? Renovating can be a great alternative to selling! When selling a house and buying a new one, the amount of money that...

The Latest National Construction Code Changes that effect Western Australian Homes: Is your building inspector keeping up with the latest national construction code changes? Thanks...

Pool Safety In Western Australia The sad fact is that drowning is the most common cause of preventable death for children under the age of...

Beckenham Building Inspection Testimonial “If anyone is after a building inspection, we certainly recommend Steve (Perth Property Inspections).”  “Perth Property Inspections conducted a building inspection...

 Referral Rewards! Claim your gift card You will receive a $20 gift card for each and every completed building inspection. You will be able to...

When inspecting, a toilet listen for running water as this may indicate a worn washer and water will continuously be running into the pan. Another...

Who is Checking New Home Builders? Consumers are surprised to learn that compliance of new homes to the Building Code of Australia is self regulatory...

Five Tips To Add Thousands To The Sale Of Your House While all home owners are trying for the best price when selling their properties,...