39 min
EP4 Understanding Building Inspections and Defects with Jason Cotton The WA Property Q&A
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In this episode of "WA Property Q&A" we dive into the intricacies of building inspections and defects with special guest building inspector Jason Cotton from Select Property Inspections.Key topics discussed in this episode:* how tie-down straps are treated within the context of a structural inspection.* the core responsibilities of a building inspector, the expectations that clients should have when hiring a professional for a building inspection, highlighting the importance of identifying safety, maintenance and structural defects.* valuable insights into how inspectors deal with confined spaces in ceilings and how they affect what ends up in a building inspection report.* different categories of building defects and the criteria that determine whether a defect qualifies as a major structural defect, a crucial distinction in real estate transactions.* Identifying defects, whether they are non-structural or maintenance-related* an unpopular alternative to the REIWA Major Structural Defects clauseWho is Jason Cotton?Jason Cotton, originally from Castlemaine, Victoria, is a Registered Building Surveyor and the founder of Select Property Inspections. He specializes in pre-purchase property inspections across the Greater Perth metro area, with an impressive portfolio of over 7000 completed building inspections. In addition to his building surveyor credentials, Jason holds a restricted Electrical Workers License and a Cert 4 in Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance, showcasing his diverse expertise in property assessment and maintenance. Beyond his professional life, Jason is an avid cricket fan.
In this episode of "WA Property Q&A" we dive into the intricacies of building inspections and defects with special guest building inspector Jason Cotton from Select Property Inspections.Key topics discussed in this episode:* how tie-down straps are treated within the context of a structural inspection.* the core responsibilities of a building inspector, the expectations that clients should have when hiring a professional for a building inspection, highlighting the importance of identifying safety, maintenance and structural defects.* valuable insights into how inspectors deal with confined spaces in ceilings and how they affect what ends up in a building inspection report.* different categories of building defects and the criteria that determine whether a defect qualifies as a major structural defect, a crucial distinction in real estate transactions.* Identifying defects, whether they are non-structural or maintenance-related* an unpopular alternative to the REIWA Major Structural Defects clauseWho is Jason Cotton?Jason Cotton, originally from Castlemaine, Victoria, is a Registered Building Surveyor and the founder of Select Property Inspections. He specializes in pre-purchase property inspections across the Greater Perth metro area, with an impressive portfolio of over 7000 completed building inspections. In addition to his building surveyor credentials, Jason holds a restricted Electrical Workers License and a Cert 4 in Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance, showcasing his diverse expertise in property assessment and maintenance. Beyond his professional life, Jason is an avid cricket fan.
39 min