Commercial Building Inspections Perth

Inspector West carries out condition inspections of small to medium commercial buildings across Perth, Rockingham, Mandurah and the Peel region, including offices, shops, warehouses, strata factory units and mixed-use buildings. Inspections are carried out by Brian Collins, a WA registered building contractor (BC13603) and building practitioner (BP13603) with more than 33 years of building experience.

Reports give buyers, tenants and owners a clear, photographic record of a building’s condition before they commit to a purchase or lease, or before premises are handed back at the end of a lease.

Who this service is for

Buyers of shops, offices, warehouses, strata factory units and mixed-use properties.
Businesses about to sign or renew a lease that want the starting condition of the premises recorded.
Tenants approaching the end of a lease, and landlords who want an independent record of condition.
Commercial agents, property managers and business brokers acting for clients.
Owners planning maintenance for a small commercial building.

Inspection types

Commercial pre-purchase inspections: a visual inspection of the building’s structure, envelope and fit-out, identifying significant defects, maintenance items and areas that need specialist assessment before the purchase proceeds.
Pre-lease condition reports: a detailed photographic record of the premises at the start of a lease. There is no general legal requirement in WA for a condition report at the start of a commercial lease, but WA government guidance for retail tenants recommends recording the condition of the premises, and a report is valuable when make-good obligations are assessed at the end of the lease.
End-of-lease condition reports: a record of condition at the end of the lease, which can be compared with the pre-lease report so landlords and tenants can discuss make-good obligations based on evidence.

What is inspected

Where safely accessible, the inspection covers:

Structure, including visible slabs, walls, columns, portal frames and signs of movement.
Roof coverings, box gutters, flashings, skylights and downpipes.
External walls, cladding, glazing, shopfronts, roller doors and loading areas.
Internal walls, ceilings, floors and tenancy fit-out.
Amenities and wet areas.
Car parks, paving, drainage and external areas.

Building services such as fire systems, electrical installations, air conditioning, lifts and hydraulics are noted for assessment by the relevant licensed contractor. Workplaces built before 31 December 2003 generally require an asbestos register, kept by the person who manages or controls the workplace. Inspector West does not test for or identify asbestos, and any material suspected of containing asbestos is noted for specialist assessment only.

What the report includes

A photographic record of the building’s condition, organised by area.
Significant defects, maintenance items and safety hazards observed.
Items referred to specialist contractors.
A summary of findings and recommended next steps.
For lease reports, a condition record set out for comparison at the end of the lease.

Reports are prepared with reference to AS 4349.0, the general Australian Standard for building inspections. Timeframes depend on the size of the building and are confirmed with the quote.

Suitable buildings

The service is designed for small to medium commercial buildings, such as single-storey shops, office suites, warehouses, strata factory units and mixed-use buildings with shops below and apartments above. Larger or complex sites, including multi-storey buildings, extensive industrial facilities and buildings with significant specialist plant, are assessed case by case before a quote is provided.

Why Inspector West

Inspections are carried out by a WA registered building contractor (BC13603) and building practitioner (BP13603), registered since 2011, with more than 33 years of building experience.
Practical construction knowledge is applied to the way commercial buildings are built, used and maintained.
Clear photographic reports can be shared with agents, lawyers, landlords and financiers.
Scheduling is flexible to suit due diligence and lease timeframes.

Areas served and quotes

Commercial inspections are available across the Perth metropolitan area, from Joondalup to Mandurah and out to the hills, including Rockingham, Kwinana and Baldivis, and throughout Mandurah, Pinjarra and the Peel region. Regional areas, including Bunbury, are available by arrangement. See the Perth, Mandurah and Bunbury pages for local information.

A fixed quote is provided before work begins, based on floor area, building type, access and the report required. Call 1300 080 554 or 0409 280 488, email brian@inspectorwest.com.au, or request a quote. Please include the property address, the approximate floor area and the purpose of the inspection.

Commercial inspection FAQs

What types of commercial buildings do you inspect?

Inspector West inspects small to medium commercial buildings, including offices, shops, warehouses, strata factory units and mixed-use buildings. Larger or complex sites are assessed case by case.

Do I need a condition report before signing a commercial lease?

There is no general legal requirement in WA, but a condition report at the start of a lease is recommended. It records the starting condition of the premises and can help resolve make-good questions at the end of the lease.

Does the inspection include fire systems, air conditioning and electrical?

No. These building services are noted for assessment by the relevant licensed contractor. The inspection covers the building structure, envelope, fit-out and external areas.

Do you test for asbestos?

No. Inspector West does not test for or identify asbestos. Any material suspected of containing asbestos is noted for assessment by a suitably qualified specialist. Workplaces built before 31 December 2003 generally require an asbestos register.

Can you inspect a strata factory unit or office suite?

Yes. Individual strata units and tenancies can be inspected, with the unit and its immediate surroundings as the focus. Common property can be included where access is arranged.

How much does a commercial building inspection cost?

Each commercial property is different, so a fixed quote is provided before work begins, based on floor area, building type, access and the report required.