The property
Every inspection starts with the whole home and its site — how it sits on the block, what supports it, and how water moves around it.
Independent inspections · Perth, WA
Total Building & Pest Inspection
Independent building and timber pest inspections across Perth, reported in accordance with AS 4349. Thermal imaging and moisture detection come standard, with your plain-English report delivered within 24 hours.
Or call 0430 035 580- Pre-purchase
- From $250
- Timber pest
- +$180
- Report
- Within 24 hours
- Standards
- AS 4349.1 · 4349.3
- Agent commissions
- Zero
03Pre-purchase inspections
Three levels of inspection. Choose the depth you need.
Every level is carried out in accordance with AS 4349.1 and the REIWA Major Structural Defects Annexure, and includes a full phone debrief. Select a level to see exactly what it covers.
Pre-Purchase Structural Inspection
A standards-based assessment of the home’s structural elements that identifies major structural defects before you commit.
$250
- Retaining walls directly associated with the home
- Footings & slab
- Piers & columns
- Internal & external walls
- Steel lintels
- Roof framing
- Ceiling framing
- Smoke alarms
- Residual current devices (RCDs)
- Roof cover
- Full over-the-phone debrief
Starting price — confirmed when we quote your property.
Timber pest inspection
Thermal moisture imaging and visual inspection for active termites, borers and fungal decay, with an assessment of existing pest barriers.
$180
Details04What we inspect
Follow an inspection from the footings to the final report.
Scroll through the stages of a typical pre-purchase building and timber pest inspection.
Structure
Footings and slab, piers and columns, internal and external walls and steel lintels are assessed for major structural defects.
Roof framing
Inside the roof space, roof and ceiling framing are checked where accessible — along with the roof cover, penetrations, gutters and downpipes outside.
Moisture
Calibrated moisture meters test for rising damp in external walls and for leaks in the walls around showers.
Thermal imaging
A thermal camera shows surface temperature differences that the eye can’t — patterns that can point to moisture, missing insulation or areas that need a closer look.
Timber pests
Timber framing and the conditions around it are inspected for active termites, borers and fungal decay, subterranean termite risk factors and the state of existing barriers. Conducive conditions are looked for at every level of the building — roof, walls, ground and, where safe and accessible, underneath — not in one spot.
- 01Roof & guttersBlocked or overflowing gutters and damp eaves
- 02Roof penetrationsFlashings and vent pipes that can let water in
- 03Wall penetrationsWeep holes, pipes and service entries
- 04Lower wall & slab edgeSoil or paving bridging the slab edge
- 05Ground & drainageDownpipe discharge, paving and stored timber
- 06Garden beds & soilMulch and soil built up against the wall
- 07Subfloor & undersideVentilation, moisture and concealed entry points
Illustrative — shows where these conditions are looked for, not that a property has them.
Findings, reported
Observations become a clear, photo-supported report: what was found, how urgent it is, and what to do next — delivered within 24 hours.
05Your inspection journey
Four steps, no guesswork.
Buying your first home or your fifth, here’s exactly what happens after you book.
- 01
Book
Send your details online or call — it takes a couple of minutes. Choose the inspection, and we’ll work to your contract deadline.
- 02
On-site inspection
A meticulous inspection in accordance with AS 4349, including the roof cavity and subfloor where they are safe and accessible.
- 03
Thermal scan
Thermal moisture imaging and timber pest detection tools are standard on every inspection, not an optional extra.
- 04
Report within 24 hours
A detailed digital report in plain English, with photos — delivered within 24 hours of the inspection — followed by a phone debrief.
06Your inspector
Mr. Gaurav (GP)Founder & Principal Inspector
Mr. Gaurav (GP) is a Perth-based building and pest inspector and the owner of Total Building & Pest Inspection, servicing Perth and surrounding areas.
With practical experience in building inspections, timber pest inspections, construction quality control and reporting, Gaurav brings a thorough, detail-focused approach to every inspection.
- 4years
- 2years
Qualifications
- CPC50220Diploma of Building and Construction
- CPPPMT3008Inspect for and report on timber pests
- CPPUPM3010Control timber pests
07The report
Clarity you can negotiate with.
Detailed, plain-English reports with photos — simple to follow, and structured so you can act on them.
- 01
Thermal moisture imaging
Thermal scans help reveal hidden moisture intrusion and potential issues that aren’t visible to the naked eye.
- 02
Defect priority rating
Clear severity scales categorise defects, so you can understand urgency and prioritise negotiations.
- 03
Repair estimate guidance
An understanding of potential repair costs gives you leverage in price negotiations or contract exit decisions.
08Independent by design
Zero agent commissions.Unbiased reports.
Buying property is a significant investment. We don’t take referral fees or kickbacks from agents, so we report what we find without fear or favour — and your interests stay first.
Book an inspection
Secure your inspection before your deadline.
Tell us about the property and your contract deadline. We’ll confirm the price and lock in an inspection with your report delivered within 24 hours.