If you’re planning to invest in apartments, strata properties, or high-rise buildings, it’s crucial to understand that these structures have different compliance laws and unique building construction requirements.
Defects in shared or high-rise buildings mean compromised safety, which is why you need an independent building inspector, such as Iluka Building Inspections, to identify unsafe conditions and building issues before you buy a property.
A detailed apartment building inspection gives you clear, evidence-based insight into the property’s condition, helping you make a more informed decision before committing to the purchase.
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One of the most essential steps you can take before purchasing apartments, strata units, or shared buildings is to hire a professional to conduct an independent building inspection.
Like housing and other buildings, apartments can also have major structural defects or issues in common areas, such as lawns, sidewalks, lifts, and laundry rooms, that can pose safety hazards or are non-compliant with WA building standards.
You wouldn’t purchase a car without thorough due diligence on your part, so why skip a crucial step to identify defects and safety issues for your biggest purchase or investment?
Our pre-purchase building inspection will identify any visible defects, overall condition of the property or the apartment itself, and questionable areas that may impact safety or affect resale value.
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A pre-purchase building inspection will identify all existing issues and help you determine if they are minor (needs painting) or major (requires termite infestation treatment).
Similar to individual titled homes and other investment property purchase, we offer pre-purchase inspections of apartments or strata units so you can be more confident during the entire buying process.
With our extensive experience as a registered builder and independent inspector, we will help you go through a critical step before you make a major home or investment property purchase.
Once the deal has been completed, it is nearly impossible to have builders repair or replace items you’ve discovered at a later date.
“Buyer Beware” is a common phrase and for good reason.
This is especially true with strata buildings or multi-storeyed apartment buildings.
Problems often extend beyond the individual apartment, involving issues such as non-compliance, obsolete safety measures, and problematic maintenance issues.
Iluka Building Inspections ensures a comprehensive inspection and provides a clear, evidence-based, detailed report to give you a good understanding of a property’s real condition.
This protects you from purchasing a possible problem-plagued unit that will drain your wallet with endless repairs and expensive maintenance issues.
Here’s a common knowledge in the building inspection industry that usually happens during busy times. Many building inspectors allow inexperienced junior inspectors to do the job, often even subletting the inspection work to other, unknown contractors.
That’s the reason clients trust Iluka Building Inspections because inspections are only performed by the owner/operator, Mike Weckman.
With over 30 years as a registered builder and building inspector, Mike knows the inspection process inside and out.
He never sublets his work and personally performs every building inspection, regardless of the type of building.
Iluka Building Inspections specialises in pre-purchase inspections, offering real-world structural assessments and timber pest inspections. Our reports are comprehensive, detailed, and easy to understand.
Whether you want a strata building inspection in East Perth, an individual apartment inspection report in Glendalough, or a pre-purchase inspection report on a high-rise investment property, Iluka Building Inspections has you covered.
Aren’t sure which type of building inspection you need? Don’t worry, call the expert at Iluka Building Inspections. We can answer all your questions!
Buying an apartment building as an investment is a great choice.
But first, you want to be certain that the building is in good condition, has no major structural defects, and meets Western Australia’s building code standards.
Iluka Building Inspections has the experience you need and offers comprehensive inspections to help you make a more informed decision.
This type of inspection is designed to identify potential issues involving safety hazards, stability, and the long-term, overall performance of the building.
Our detailed report will give you valuable insight into possible unauthorised repairs or upgrades, non-compliant work, as well as signs of movement or deterioration.
For Perth apartment buildings, identifying structural issues can help strata companies and building owners address potential defects or problems before they escalate into serious repairs.
As an added layer of protection for both buyers and investors, a building and pest inspection can offer tremendous peace of mind.
While it is true that most apartments and strata units use less timber than a typical home, pest infestation and building defects still occur within individual units or in common areas.
For apartments and strata units in Perth, adding a building and pest inspection is one of the best ways to protect your investment.
This type of inspection will assess whether the work done on the building aligns with Australian standards, such as clearance tolerances and set construction benchmarks.
Our experienced building inspector will reference the most current Australian Standards to determine if any identified issues need repair or if they fall within reasonable guidelines.
This clarity is vital when managing repair requests from builders or handling warranty claims or disputes.
Unresolved and ongoing strata issues or structural defects can create long-term financial, and sometimes legal, consequences.
Don’t purchase someone else’s problem!
A thorough building inspection report will reduce your risk, protect your investment, and avoid costly surprises after purchase.
Mike Weckman, the owner of Iluka Building Inspections, has more than 30 years of experience as a registered builder and building inspector, and he performs every single inspection himself.
Iluka Building Inspections is an independent inspection company. This means Mike isn’t influenced by contractors, home builders, stockholders, or others.
Our company specialises in pre-purchase inspections for all types of buildings, including apartments, high-rise structures, and strata property.
In addition to building and pest inspections, we are also happy to provide:
We couldn’t list all the Perth suburbs we service, so if you don’t see yours listed, call Mike at Iluka Building Inspections and be happily surprised!
In addition to apartments, high-rise, and strata property inspections, we also offer:
This allows clients to access the right inspection service for their property type, stage of ownership, or building concern.
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Booking your apartment or strata building inspection is fast, simple, and obligation-free.
We are proud to offer free quotes and advice on the best type of inspection for your needs, and we NEVER charge a call-out fee.
It doesn’t matter whether you are purchasing an investment property, managing a strata complex, or investigating potential issues with a high-rise building you want to buy.
A comprehensive building inspection can help you avoid liability and help you make a more informed buying decision.
Why not call Iluka Building Inspections today? There’s never a call-out fee, and we give free quotes, so what are you waiting for?
Contact Mike Weckman at Iluka Building Inspections today!
A: These inspections typically look into defects, substandard quality, repairs/maintenance issues, and safety risks at the individual unit and the shared areas within the property. This includes, but is not limited to, stairs, doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings, plumbing, HVAC system, electrical system, mould issues, pest and termite issues, and the like.
A: They absolutely do! Every apartment building inspection will look at floors, walls, possible moisture damage, ceilings, balconies, and general workmanship issues. Common areas, such as parking structures, laundry rooms, green spaces, and more, will be thoroughly inspected.
A: They absolutely do! Every apartment building inspection will look at floors, walls, possible moisture damage, ceilings, balconies, and general workmanship issues. Common areas, such as parking structures, laundry rooms, green spaces, and more, will be thoroughly inspected.
A: While there are no laws stating that you must have any type of inspection, your loan company may insist on one and you should also insist. Minor defects are one thing, but imagine the expense if you discovered serious termite damage in the common area underneath your unit. Spending a few hundred dollars now for a building and pest inspection can reveal the true condition of the building, potentially saving you thousands of dollars in the future.
A: There are many factors that will go into the overall pricing structure, but generally speaking, you can expect to pay in the range of $350-$450. A building and pest inspection is approximately $400-$500. Call Iluka Building Inspections today for a free estimate!
A: A pre-inspection report helps you decide whether or not you want to consider buying a building, whereas a pre-settlement inspection process confirms that the building you already agreed to buy is still in the same condition as when you last saw (or inspected) it.
