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Alkimos’ #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Alkimos is about 42 km north-north-west of the Perth CBD, and it’s one of the newest coastal suburbs in Perth. It was Swan Coastal Plain scrubland until estates arrived, and by 2025 they covered much of the northern and southern parts. The State Government designated Alkimos-Eglinton as a satellite city in 2006, with a projected 55,000 residents. The suburb is named after the Greek freighter Alkimos, wrecked offshore in 1963. Marmion Avenue came through in 2008, the Mitchell Freeway reached the southern end in 2023 and Alkimos station opened in July 2024.
The three defect categories we see most in Alkimos homes are builder finishing defects, slab and site problems on sandy ground, and plumbing issues in homes built from 2017 to 2023. New homes are handed over with gaps, poor waterproofing and unfinished trades, and a practical completion inspection catches them before you settle. Sandy coastal soil puts pressure on site preparation and drainage, so we check slabs and levels. Many homes here fall in the Iplex plumbing window, so we check the plumbing carefully.
New doesn’t mean defect-free, and fast-paced estate building leaves gaps. A registered builder reads the work the way a builder does, not the way a sales consultant walks you through it. We inspect the roof, walls, slab edges and wet areas, and your report lands within 24 hours.
The difference with WA Building Inspections is simple: our inspectors are licensed registered builders (BP104751). Real Builders. Better Inspections. That’s why over 30,000 Perth home buyers have trusted us.
What’s Included in Your Alkimos Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Alkimos inspection is carried out by a licensed registered builder (BP104751), not a generalist with a checklist. We physically access roof voids, subfloors and external structures wherever it’s safe to do so, and we inspect against the building code our inspectors have spent their careers working under. On Alkimos’ new estate homes, our builder-inspectors go through finishes, waterproofing, roof fixing and drainage against what a builder should have delivered, and check slab edges and levels on sandy ground.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Alkimos
A full timber pest inspection is included with every combined booking, not bolted on as an upsell. We check for active subterranean termite activity, evidence of past activity, termite conducive conditions, failed or expired chemical barriers, and wood borer activity across the property, fencing and outbuildings.
Alkimos’ new estates are open, sandy and freshly landscaped, and termites move in through soil contact, garden beds and untreated or poorly protected timber. We check perimeter barriers, garden bed levels and any timber near the ground.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Alkimos report lands in your inbox within 24 hours of the inspection. It’s not a generic template. Every defect we identify is photographed, captioned and explained in plain English with the relevant Australian Standard or NCC clause cited where applicable. You’ll see exactly what the issue is, why it matters, and what it’s likely to cost to remediate. We also include a follow-up consultation call so you can walk through the findings with your inspector before any negotiation or settlement decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a building and pest inspection in Alkimos cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Alkimos is $499 + GST, fixed price, and it saves $99 + GST (approximately 16.6%) compared to booking the two separately, based on a 4×2 home. For buyers who want the most thorough inspection available, our Advanced Building & Pest Inspection is $799 + GST. Pricing is fixed with no travel surcharges across Alkimos, Eglinton, Carabooda, Butler, Jindalee and Nowergup and the surrounding northern coastal growth corridor.
What does a building and pest inspection cover?
Our inspectors inspect more than your average inspector. How? We are qualified registered builders, so we go where the others won’t and we detect what the others can’t. Read more about what a full building and pest inspection covers.
How long does a building inspection in Alkimos take?
Most inspections take 2 to 3 hours, depending on the size, age and access of the home. Older homes, bigger blocks and homes with extensions or outbuildings take longer, because we inspect all of it. Your detailed photo report arrives within 24 hours.
Do I need a termite inspection in Alkimos?
Yes. New homes still need a termite inspection, since barriers can be breached by garden beds, paving and rushed landscaping. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks the whole property, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Alkimos do you cover?
We cover all of Alkimos (6038) and the suburbs around it, including Eglinton, Carabooda, Butler, Jindalee and Nowergup. We inspect right across the North Metro & Northern Beaches and the rest of Perth.
Is a building inspection required when buying property in Western Australia?
It isn’t a legal requirement, but Consumer Protection WA recommends making your offer subject to a building inspection. Without one, you buy the home as it is. Make sure your contract includes a building inspection clause, and book the inspection within 2 to 3 business days of your offer being accepted so you have time to act on the report.
What should I look for when buying a home in Alkimos?
Check finishes and workmanship across the whole house: doors, windows, paint lines, tiling and cabinetry. Look at wet areas and roof fixings. Ask about the build date, since homes from 2017 to 2023 may have Iplex plumbing. Check the site drainage and soil levels against the slab edge. Ask for the warranty and certificates. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Alkimos. Do you offer new construction inspections?
Yes. We inspect new homes at every stage, from the slab through to handover. See our guide to construction stage inspections in WA, and use our PCI checklist before you take the keys. It’s far cheaper to have the builder fix defects before you move in than after.
Can you negotiate the price after a building and pest inspection?
Yes. A detailed report with photos and plain-English explanations gives you solid evidence to renegotiate the price or ask the seller to fix defects before settlement. Talk to your settlement agent early, because your building inspection condition has a deadline.
What makes WA Building Inspections different?
Our inspectors are licensed registered builders (BP104751). Real Builders. Better Inspections. We know how a home should have been built, not just how it looks, and we inspect to AS 4349.1 with a full timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3. Every report arrives within 24 hours, with a follow-up call to walk you through it.
Do I need an inspection on a brand new home in Alkimos?
Yes. New estate homes are built quickly, and defects in waterproofing, roof fixing, drainage and finishing show up early. A practical completion inspection lets you list them before handover, when the builder has to fix them. Our registered builders check the work against what they know a compliant home looks like.
How do I book a building inspector in Alkimos?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Alkimos, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Alkimos Building Inspections
Construction Stage Inspections
Identify and document defects during construction, creating early evidence if issues later escalate into a dispute or SAT matter.
Defect Liability Report
The key stage where most disputes begin.
Documents defects during the warranty period, forming the foundation of your case if the builder refuses to rectify.



