BCI: Building Consultancy and Inspections

24/04/2024

🏠Practical Completion Horror Story

Before a property reaches its final stages of completion BCI WA ensures that every detail is inspected. Here are the findings from a recent practical completion inspection.

Our inspector found over 130 separate issues with this new build.

🖼️ Swipe through to see detailed photos of these areas!

Here is some of the big issues:

External
1. Downpipes and Stormwater Management: Multiple issues including paint splatter removal, short downpipes exposing gutters, and inadequate stormwater drainage leading to potential flooding risks.

Roof Structure
1. Structural Non-Compliance: Perimeter strapping, and tie-down rods are not connected properly; significant repairs needed to meet Australian Standards.
2. Insulation and Ventilation Issues: Missing insulation batts, improper installation of air conditioning vents affecting roof structure integrity.

Garage
1. Incomplete Installations and Finishing: Missing frame and cover for roof space access, incomplete paintwork on conduits, and poor gap filling at junctions.

Kitchen
1. Cabinetry and Benchtop Defects: Incorrect benchtop overhang, uneven cabinetry doors, and general poor workmanship across cabinetry installations.

Bathrooms
1. Waterproofing and Structural Integrity: Lack of puddle flanges and waterproof membranes in floor wastes, inappropriate sealant uses at floor/tile junctions, and Approximately 85% of the floor tiled area of room are drumming (hollow sounding). This is a defective and requires replacement.

Living/Dinning
1. Cosmetic and Structural Issues: Poorly executed paintwork, visible marks and defects on ceiling and walls, and non-compliance with provided plans for cupboard installations.

Laundry
1. Missing Installations and Poor Finishing: No cabinetry or splashback tiles installed as per plans, missing door seals, and significant floor tiling defects.

We are already coordinating with the relevant contractors and regulatory bodies to address these issues promptly and efficiently. Committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and peace-of-mind in every new-home.

02/08/2023

If you're building in WA and have engaged an independent building inspector to do progress reports before you pay your installment then this article is worth reading.

Primarily, ensure your inspector is a registered builder and has 15+ years building and or inspecting experience. This should help to make the process of building in this market a smoother and more enjoyable process.



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01/08/2023

One of many apiaries in public parks in and around NZ. Summarised beeautifully!!

01/08/2023

We are passionate about this because our industry is largely at fault for the overuse of chemical sprays. While in NZ, we saw this sign in a park in Queenstown that had an apiary set up in a public space.

Our pest inspectors DO NOT promote the use of sprays and termite barriers as they are often not complete barriers and can be ineffective and a waste of money. As a company we actively source solutions that are spot treatments when absolutely necessary. We discourage buyers and sellers from spraying entire properties as the treatment can be ineffective and have serious consequences on the surrounding ecosystem.

Phil from Exit Pest has collated a Cheat Sheet that can save you thousands when dealing with perceived pests at your property. We are on a mission to debunk a lot of myths and misconceptions with pest sprays in Perth and Australia. Email us if you would like some more information or a free guide to effectively treat common pests found in Perth properties at [email protected].

We are happy to give free advice if you have been recommended to have a specific treatment done at your property.

A campaign to help the decline of the bee population.

13/07/2023

Torch scanning ceilings is vital to check for undulations and lagging. It is recommended to have this done prior to purchasing a home and if your inspector recommends having your ceilings checked in the short term - you should do so! You can contact our team for our recommended ceiling repairers.

03/07/2023

Thank you Niraj! We love it when clients take the time to give feedback. With so many buyers from the East, we make sure they receive additional photos and explanations on their property as they are often buying site unseen.

'Great service and communication, especially for the fact I am located across the other side of the country. Thanks for all your help and professionalism.'
Niraj, Hammond Park

30/06/2023

Thanks for our Friday funny Stevey!!

29/05/2023

20/03/2023

Trying to get a good photo of the guys at short notice...

28/02/2023