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- Providing Industry Leading Building Inspection and Pest Control Services to Perth and the South West
- Independent Building Inspectors
- All Inspectors are Registered Builders
- Real Building Knowledge and Experience
- Licensed Pest Control Company

Live termites under the deck. This is what active mud tubes look like. 👀During a recent pest inspection, our inspector f...
24/09/2026

Live termites under the deck. This is what active mud tubes look like. 👀

During a recent pest inspection, our inspector found live termite activity externally under the decking, and again near a tree behind a shed.

Those sandy trails you can see are mud tubes. 🪵 Termites build them to stay protected and moist while they move between soil and timber. When you spot mud tubes on timber or around posts, it is a clear sign something is happening out of sight.

Active termites do not wait for settlement day. 🐜 A pre-purchase pest inspection is how buyers in WA catch this early, before timber damage turns into a bigger repair bill.

At Bestwest we have completed 50,000+ inspections across Perth and the South West. We look for the signs most people walk past, then explain what they mean in plain English.

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Do you know what areas of your subfloor were actually inspected? 🏠Subfloors are important areas to inspect for defects, ...
24/09/2026

Do you know what areas of your subfloor were actually inspected? 🏠

Subfloors are important areas to inspect for defects, damage and termites, but access isn't always straightforward.

Here are 4 common subfloor limitations we come across:
1️⃣ No access points. There may be no floor traps, or existing traps may be sealed.

2️⃣ Low or narrow areas. Some spaces are too tight to physically enter, meaning they can only be viewed through available access points.

3️⃣ Stored belongings. Items blocking areas of the subfloor can't be moved during a non-invasive inspection to gain access.

4️⃣ External access only. Sometimes the subfloor can be viewed from outside the property, but this may still limit what can be assessed.

While we always inspect as much as possible, we can't inspect areas we can't safely access or see.

That's why it's important to understand any access limitations noted in your inspection report.

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When an underpurlin junction starts to come apart, the roof above it is already under stress.🔍 On a recent inspection we...
23/09/2026

When an underpurlin junction starts to come apart, the roof above it is already under stress.

🔍 On a recent inspection we found an underpurlin junction with no proper support or overlapping timber. The junction was separating, and the framing around it showed clear signs of movement. An underpurlin helps carry roof loads through the struts. When that connection fails, the load path is broken.

🏠 Left alone, a defect like this can lead to further deterioration, loss of utility, or unsafe conditions. A pre-purchase building inspection is how buyers and owners catch structural roof issues before they escalate.

Across Perth and the South West our inspectors have completed 50,000+ inspections, helping people understand what is going on above the ceiling line.

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23/09/2026

Three things to check at the Brickwork/Framing stage of your build. 🧱

Harry is on site at a double-storey new build in Perth's northern suburbs where the ground-floor brickwork is in and the frame is up.

Three checks at this stage:
1. Lintels. The right size for the opening, sitting level, with proper bearing.
2. Wall ties. These hold your brick veneer to the frame.
3. The slab surface. Mainly for cracking, and this is the last look before flooring goes down.

Brickwork/Framing is the second of the five build stages, after Slab and before Roof Frame.

Any significant defects identified at this stage should be addressed by the builder before major works continue, while everything is still visible. 👷🏻‍♂️

Our extensive team of highly experienced registered builders has completed over 50,000 inspections across Perth, and the report goes out the same day. 🏠

Watch the full Brickwork/Framing stage explainer on YouTube: https://buff.ly/ZvCN88C
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A split underpurlin can quietly take the strength out of a roof.🔍 On a recent inspection we found a major split through ...
22/09/2026

A split underpurlin can quietly take the strength out of a roof.

🔍 On a recent inspection we found a major split through an underpurlin, with clear movement in the timber and sag in the roof above that area. An underpurlin is a key structural member that helps carry roof loads down through the struts. When it splits and can no longer do that job properly, the roof framing is compromised.

🏠 Left alone, that kind of defect can lead to further deterioration, loss of utility, or unsafe conditions. A pre-purchase building inspection is how buyers and owners catch structural roof issues before they escalate.

Across Perth and the South West our inspectors have completed 50,000+ inspections, helping people understand what is going on above the ceiling line.

📞 08 9444 9562 | 🌐 bestwestbuilding.com.au

Case study time! 🐜Here's a real example of a termite spot treatment in action.During an annual timber pest inspection, o...
22/09/2026

Case study time! 🐜

Here's a real example of a termite spot treatment in action.

During an annual timber pest inspection, our technician found an active termite nest at the base of a tree on the property.

A spot treatment was carried out by drilling into the nest and injecting a termiticide directly into the colony.

As termites return to the nest, they transfer the treatment throughout the colony, helping eliminate the infestation at its source.

This is why regular termite inspections matter. Early detection can make all the difference.

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Roof timbers can twist when extra weight sits on the wrong parts.🔍 On a recent inspection we found underpurlins that had...
21/09/2026

Roof timbers can twist when extra weight sits on the wrong parts.

🔍 On a recent inspection we found underpurlins that had rotated and were separating from their struts. The left elevation was worst, where solar panels had been added on the roof above. The right side, without panels, was only starting to rotate.

🏠 Underpurlins help carry roof loads down through the struts. When they roll away from those supports, the timber is no longer doing its job as a structural member. Left alone, that can lead to further movement, loss of utility, or unsafe conditions. Extra roof load from solar is a common reason we see this pattern in Perth homes.

Across Perth and the South West our inspectors have completed 50,000+ inspections, helping buyers and owners spot structural issues before they escalate.

📞 08 9444 9562 | 🌐 bestwestbuilding.com.au

21/09/2026

This is what's hiding above your ceiling. 🔦

Rob is up through the hatch checking the rafters, the insulation, the sarking, and anything that points to water entry or structural movement.

It is one of the most important parts of a pre-purchase building inspection and one of the hardest areas to get into yourself. Torch, ladder, a tight hatch, and knowing what a problem looks like once you're up there. 👷🏻‍♂️

Our extensive team of highly experienced registered builders goes into the roof space on every inspection where access allows, and the findings land in your same-day digital report with full-resolution photographs. 🏠

Watch the full inspection on YouTube: https://youtu.be/daWngg6VDgw

📞 08 9444 9562 | 🌐 bestwestbuilding.com.au

That beam is rotting from the inside out.🔍 A recent pre-purchase inspection found significant wood rot in a carport timb...
20/09/2026

That beam is rotting from the inside out.

🔍 A recent pre-purchase inspection found significant wood rot in a carport timber beam. Paint still looked tidy in places, but the timber behind it had already failed.

🏠 Left alone, rot like this keeps spreading and can weaken the structure that holds the roof. This is a major structural defect that needs proper rectification, not a patch-and-paint cover.

Across Perth and the South West, our inspectors have completed 50,000+ inspections so buyers can decide with a clear report.

📞 08 9444 9562 | 🌐 bestwestbuilding.com.au

Are you moving out of your rental? Don't forget about pest control! 🏠🐛If you've got pets, an end-of-lease pest treatment...
18/09/2026

Are you moving out of your rental? Don't forget about pest control! 🏠🐛

If you've got pets, an end-of-lease pest treatment is usually required as part of your tenancy obligations.

At Bestwest Pest Control, our team provides end-of-lease flea treatments and general pest treatments across Perth.

This guide covers when pest control is required, what treatments are available, and how to get it sorted efficiently.

Continue reading:
https://www.bestwestbuilding.com.au/blog/end-of-lease-pest-control-perth/

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2/88 Walters Drive
Osborne Park, WA
6017

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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