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Skipping the Home Inspection? Get a Walk-Through Consultation from Inspector West, Perth’s Top-Rated Home Inspector
Save Time and Money While Protecting Your Investment with Our Walk-Through Consultation ServicesPurchasing a home is a significant investment, and making informed decisions throughout the process is essential. At Inspector West, Perth's top-rated home inspector, we...
Building Inspections: Understanding Your Entitlements
When investing in a property, a building inspection is essential to identify any defects or issues that may affect the safety or value of the property. However, it is crucial to understand what you are entitled to during a building inspection to ensure that you are...
The Pros and Cons of Skipping a Home Inspection for a Cash Purchase
Buying a home can be an exciting and stressful time for any homebuyer, especially if they are paying in cash. While paying cash for a home can save a buyer a lot of money in interest and other fees, it can also be tempting to skip the home inspection process. However,...
Why Building Inspections are Essential for Property Ownership
At Inspector West, we understand the importance of property ownership and the investment it requires. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced investor, purchasing a property is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. One critical...
Understanding the Importance of BCIs in the Construction Industry
Building Control Integrations (BCIs) play a crucial role in the construction industry. BCIs are essential in ensuring that all the building systems, including lighting, HVAC, access control, and fire safety systems, work together efficiently. By integrating all these...
The Importance of a Qualified and Registered Builder as a Home Inspector in Western Australia
When purchasing a home, it is important to make sure the property is in good condition and free of hidden problems. To ensure this, it is advisable to hire a home inspector who is both qualified and registered as a builder, especially in Western Australia. A...
Dealing with Green Copper or Patina on Copper Pipes: Causes, Harm, and Solutions
Copper pipes are a common material used in plumbing and construction, known for their durability and corrosion resistance. However, over time, copper pipes may develop a green or blue-green discoloration on their surface, commonly referred to as green copper or...
When Should You Walk Away from A House Purchase with Mold
The process of buying or selling a property can often be stressful. However, a home inspection can provide peace of mind for both parties as it helps finalize a sale. Sometimes, the assessment may reveal previously unknown issues, such as mold. A challenging discovery...
Home Inspections – What Is Included?
Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase of your life. Be smart, do your homework, and protect yourself. Get a home inspection and always be present during the inspection. So what is included in a home inspection? Let's start with a little more detail about home...
The Practical Reasons For Getting A Home Inspection
The construction of a house is not an easy task, and as a result, many things have the potential to go wrong along the road, particularly when minute details are ignored at an early stage in the building process. Those flaws that are ignored even if they are minor and...