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Building Surveyor (WA)
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What a building surveyor does in Western Australia, what they don’t do, and how their role fits into the owner-builder process.
What a building surveyor does
In WA, a building surveyor assesses whether your proposed building work complies with building standards and approved documents.
- Reviews construction documents for compliance
- Issues or supports the issue of a building permit
- Sets mandatory inspection stages
- Confirms compliance evidence at completion
Key point
A building surveyor checks compliance — they do not manage your project.
What a building surveyor does not do
- Coordinate trades or sequencing
- Manage site safety
- Book inspections for you
- Act as a project manager or builder
Owner-builder responsibility
Even with a building surveyor involved, you remain responsible
for arranging inspections and ensuring work is ready to pass.
Where the building surveyor fits in the WA process
- Confirm Owner-Builder Approval (if required)
- Finalise construction documents
- Engage a building surveyor
- Obtain a building permit
- Book and pass mandatory inspections
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