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Total Building & Pest Inspection

S-000Our services

Building & timber pest inspection services in Perth.

Three levels of pre-purchase building inspection, timber pest inspections, practical completion inspections for new builds, and targeted defect and dilapidation reports. Every report is detailed, easy to follow and supported with photos.

S-100Pre-purchase building inspections

Choose the depth of inspection.

All three levels are carried out in accordance with AS 4349.1 and the REIWA Major Structural Defects Annexure, and include a full phone debrief once your report is delivered.

Level 01 · A-101

Structural

A standards-based assessment of the home’s structural elements that identifies major structural defects before you commit.

From$250

  • Retaining walls directly associated with the home
  • Footings & slab
  • Piers & columns
  • Internal & external walls
  • Steel lintels
  • Roof framing

+ 5 more — see comparison

Level 02 · A-102Most popular

Structural Plus

Our most popular inspection: the full structural inspection plus roof plumbing and moisture testing for rising damp and leaking showers.

From$300

Full structural inspection

  • Roof plumbing penetrations
  • Skylights
  • Gutters & fascia
  • Downpipes
  • Rising damp to external walls

+ 1 more — see comparison

Prices are starting prices and are confirmed when we quote your property.

Compare every inclusion

Each level includes everything in the level before it.

Inclusions compared across Structural, Structural Plus and Comprehensive pre-purchase inspections
InclusionStructural$250Structural Plus$300Comprehensive$450
Structural inspection
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
Structural Plus adds
Roof plumbing penetrations
Skylights
Gutters & fascia
Downpipes
Rising damp to external walls
Moisture testing to showers
Comprehensive adds
Driveways & paths
Stormwater drainage
Patios & pergolas
Eaves
Fencing & gates
Flooring
Windows, including window treatments
Doors & door hardware
Ceilings & cornices
Kitchen appliances & cabinetry
Sinks, basins & troughs
Taps, spouts & shower heads
Shower screens
Ventilation
Insulation & sarking
Air conditioning
Garage doors
Thermal camera

B-201Add-on · AS 4349.3

Add a timber pest inspection for $180.

The timber pest inspection identifies active termite activity and subterranean termite risk factors, and assesses the effectiveness of existing pest barriers.

  • 01

    Active termite activity

  • 02

    Borers

  • 03

    Fungal decay

  • 04

    Subterranean termite risk factors

  • 05

    Effectiveness of existing pest barriers

  • 06

    Thermal moisture imaging

S-300New builds & specialised

Other inspections.

Our expertise

Pre-purchase

Full structural integrity

Roof framing, subfloors, moisture and overall structural integrity. We go into the roof space and subfloor where it’s safe and accessible, to give you a complete picture.

Timber pest

Termite & pest barrier assessment

Active termite activity, subterranean risk factors and the effectiveness of existing pest barriers — with thermal imaging on every inspection.

New build

Practical completion inspection

Your new home is checked against the plans, specifications and Australian building codes, with defects documented for your builder before final payment.

Specialised

Dilapidation & specific defect

Targeted inspections for specific concerns such as cracking or water ingress, and dilapidation reports before adjacent construction.

S-400How it works

Your inspection journey.

  1. 01

    ~2 minutes

    Book

    Send your details online or call — it takes a couple of minutes. Choose the inspection, and we’ll work to your contract deadline.

  2. 02

    AS 4349

    On-site inspection

    A meticulous inspection in accordance with AS 4349, including the roof cavity and subfloor where they are safe and accessible.

  3. 03

    Thermal + moisture

    Thermal scan

    Thermal moisture imaging and timber pest detection tools are standard on every inspection, not an optional extra.

  4. 04

    Within 24 hours

    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.

S-500Questions

Frequently asked.

Something else? Get in touch.

How quickly will I receive my report?

Reports are delivered within 24 hours of the inspection being completed.

Which standards do your inspections follow?

Pre-purchase structural inspections are carried out in accordance with AS 4349.1 and the REIWA Major Structural Defects Annexure. Timber pest inspections are reported in accordance with AS 4349.3.

What’s the difference between Structural, Structural Plus and Comprehensive?

Structural (from $250) assesses the structural elements for major structural defects. Structural Plus (from $300) adds roof plumbing, gutters, downpipes, skylights and moisture testing for rising damp and leaking showers. Comprehensive (from $450) adds working-order checks throughout the entire home, including a thermal camera.

Can I add a timber pest inspection?

Yes. A timber pest inspection can be added to any pre-purchase building inspection for $180.

Do you go into the roof space and subfloor?

Yes — the roof cavity and subfloor are inspected where they are safe and accessible, rather than only from the ground.

Is thermal imaging included?

Thermal moisture imaging and timber pest detection tools are standard on every inspection.

Are you independent of real estate agents?

Yes. We take zero agent commissions, so our reporting is unbiased and focused on your interests.

Can I ask questions after I receive the report?

Yes. Pre-purchase inspections include a full over-the-phone debrief, and we provide ongoing support for any questions about your property.

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.