Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 12, 2012 4:43 pm Hi all. Looking for feedback and suggestion for independent inspector in Perth (SOR). I would like to get a broader idea on available inspectors and their quality of work (south of the river) and overall how good they are. Just want to get more than one option before we select one to guide us thought our build. (Previously we had one suggestion about mortgage broker on H1, so we went there but it didn't really go that well... still waiting to get our stamp duty back that was paid at settlement by settlements agency and broker kind of faded away since then). Thanks Re: Independent Inspector Suggestions (Perth) 2Aug 22, 2012 1:56 pm I was seeking a inspector for NOR, found one at work on Friday as I was his wife's midwife Can send you the details if you want, you could ask how far they travel. Re: Independent Inspector Suggestions (Perth) 3Aug 23, 2012 12:57 pm So, can someone recommend an inspector SOR. I'm afraid if I get someone from NOR they will charge some sort of hidden travel fee. Am I wrong to think like that? Re: Independent Inspector Suggestions (Perth) 4Aug 23, 2012 5:43 pm Hi I'm building SOR and we have been using http://www.houspect.com.au/wa/. They have picked up a few things for us and send us the report back within 24 hours. There is an old thread about some building inspectors: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38980&p=580686&hilit=houspect#p580686 The prices shown on it are old though. You can get an updated price list on their websites. Houspect price list: Slab Down $300.00 Brickwork Complete $350.00 Roof Cover On $350.00 Lock Up $350.00 Pre-Handover - New Client $695.00 Pre-Handover - Previous Client (2+ inspections) $645.00 Pre-Handover - over five (5) bedrooms add $100 Post-Handover (Defects Liability) $595.00 2 Stages together $650.00 3 Stages together $750.00 With Houspect if you are a RAC member they will give you a further discount, but you have to mention it to them. We are very happy with their work. BSP prices were: Under construction report stages recommended by BSP Construction consultants are as follows: - Stage 1: Slab Inspection x2 for double storey properties - $450.00 including GST each. - Stage 2: Brickwork completed x2 for double storey properties - $495.00 including GST each. - Stage 3: Roof frame complete x2 for double storey properties (if necessary) - $450.00 including GST each. - Stage 4: Lockup - $450.00 including GST. - Stage 5: Practical Completion - $495.00 including GST. - Stage re-inspections - $370.00.00 including GST. This inspection will ensure the stage inspection repairs have been done correctly Re: Independent Inspector Suggestions (Perth) 5Aug 24, 2012 1:17 pm rosiedc Hi I'm building SOR and we have been using http://www.houspect.com.au/wa/. They have picked up a few things for us and send us the report back within 24 hours. There is an old thread about some building inspectors: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38980&p=580686&hilit=houspect#p580686 Thank you for your suggestions, I'll check them out. Re: Independent Inspector Suggestions (Perth) 6Jan 15, 2013 11:41 am Is there any clearance I need from the builder to have an independent inspection conducted through various stages of the build? I'm a bit vague about my rights to go onto the block etc. Re: Independent Inspector Suggestions (Perth) 7Jan 15, 2013 2:26 pm Sorry but I would never use houspect. We had them do a presale inspection for us and a friend did as well and they were shocking. Missed a lot of important things and were very expensive. I'm looking for a rec for a decent inspection service but for NOR - smarty pants can you pm me please? Re: Independent Inspector Suggestions (Perth) 8Jan 16, 2013 8:33 am There are a few threads on house inspections in wa. I know i contributed to ine which is different to that link about and had 2 good inspection companies mentioned. Try the advanced search. Im unable to find the link and cut and paste atm 2 Re: Independent Inspector Suggestions (Perth) 9Feb 27, 2013 5:06 pm Hi SmithiesWife I'm sorry you and your friend were disappointed with Houspect's service. As the Director of the company we take all complaints very seriously as we consider ourselves to be service and customer focused. Did you make a complaint to one of our team here and did we resolve the issues you had? Perhaps you can email me and I can look into the problem you had. We are certainly not the cheapest Building Inspection Service in WA but we only utilise qualified registered builders for our inspections and have been operating for 30 years and we consider our reports to be of the highest quality. Please email your concerns on chris@houspect.com.au. 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