Buying a home
Pre-purchase building inspections
Understand the visible condition of an established home before your next decision.
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Building & Pest
Inspections Perth.
Registered and insured builder.
Buying a home, approaching handover or investigating a building issue? Choose the service you need and take the next step.
Qualified carpenter & joinerMaster of Laws (LLM)Independent expert reporting
Background: AI-generated illustrative property.
The right scope for your propertyBuying. Building.
Buying. Building.
Investigating a problem.
Choose the service that matches your property and purpose. Every engagement starts with a clear scope.
Building + timber pest
Building & timber pest inspections
Enquire about a building inspection together with a timber pest inspection.
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Building a new home
Practical completion & handover inspections
A focused inspection near completion helps owners identify visible workmanship concerns, damage and incomplete items to discuss with their builder.
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Strata properties
Strata & apartment inspections
Condition inspections for apartments, townhouses and other group titled properties.
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Understanding a defect
Building defect investigations
Investigate a reported building problem through site observations, available documents and reasoned assessment.
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Before nearby works
Dilapidation reports
A documented record of visible property condition at a particular time.
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Moisture & waterproofing
Waterproofing inspections
Inspect accessible waterproofing details or investigate reported moisture and water ingress concerns.
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Technical dispute support
Building disputes, mediation & SAT
Technical investigations, facilitative building dispute mediation and support for SAT matters.
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Independent expert evidence
Independent expert witness reports
Independent construction expertise for solicitors and parties who need reasoned technical evidence.
Explore this service ›Construction knowledge. Clear reasoning.Practical experience.
Practical experience.
Professional perspective.
Independent Construction Experts brings together trade knowledge, building experience and postgraduate construction law education to explain technical issues in plain English.
Reports focus on the evidence, what the findings mean and the next steps to consider.
Our qualifications and approach ›Registered & insured builderBuilding inspection and construction experience.
Qualified carpenter and joinerTrade qualification in carpentry and joinery.
Master of Laws (LLM)Construction Law, Arbitration & Adjudication.
Resolution InstituteProfessional membership · Expert witness accreditation.
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)Professional membership.
2023 AIB Professional Excellence AwardAward winner — $2–25 million project category.
Reports that help you actSee the observation.
See the observation.
Understand the recommendation.
Your report records the relevant findings, limitations and reasons within the agreed scope. Further investigation is recommended when the available evidence is insufficient.
- Clear observations and supporting photographs.
- Recommendations suited to the findings.
- Accessible areas and inspection limitations recorded.
INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTION EXPERTS
ILLUSTRATIVE REPORT EXTRACTVisible wall cracking
ObservationCracking is visible in the external wall. Its location and extent should be recorded. The cause cannot be established from appearance alone.
RecommendationsObtain further assessment to establish the cause and appropriate next steps. Seek structural engineering advice where warranted by the findings.
Example wording only; not a finding about a client property.
A straightforward process
From property details to next steps.
01 / Enquire
Share the essentials.
Tell us the property, service, concern and relevant deadline.
02 / Agree
Confirm the engagement.
Agree access, scope, fee and report timing before booking.
03 / Review
Understand the findings.
Use the observations and recommendations to guide the next decision.
Before you book
Your questions, answered.
Do you provide inspections in Perth?
These services are offered for Perth properties, subject to location, access, scope and availability. Provide the suburb when enquiring.
Can I combine a building and timber pest inspection?
You can enquire about both. Each service must be expressly included in the agreed engagement.
How much does an inspection cost?
Fees depend on the property, service and scope. A quote is provided before booking; no prices or timeframes are assumed.
Can you help with a building dispute or SAT matter?
Technical inspections, investigations and independent expert reporting can be agreed. We do not provide legal advice or legal representation.
Start with a conversation
Request a quoteTell us about your property.
Share the location, service and your deadline. Scope, fee and availability are agreed before booking.