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Armadale’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Armadale sits about 28 km south-east of the Perth CBD, and it’s one of the oldest settlements in the region. It grew around a wayside inn built in 1853 at the junction of the roads to Albany and Pinjarra, then took off when the railway arrived between 1889 and 1897. That means heritage stock like the Armadale District Hall, the 1936 Town Hall and St Matthews Anglican Church from 1904, alongside a lot of later suburban housing. The Canning River and Neerigin, Wongong and Beenyup brooks run through, with Araluen Botanic Park, Wungong Gorge and Bungendore Park close by.
The three defect categories we see most in Armadale homes are wall and slab cracking from reactive clay, asbestos in older homes, and ageing roofs and wet areas. Clay soils at the foot of the scarp swell when wet and shrink when dry, and that shows up as cracks in brickwork, slabs and plaster. Older Armadale homes often contain asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves, sheds and wet areas. Roofs, gutters and old bathrooms run out of life, and we find the leaks and rot that follow.
You can’t judge an Armadale house from the street. A period cottage, a mid-century brick home and a 2000s estate house all need different eyes. Our registered builders check the frame, roof, subfloor, walls, wet areas and drainage, and you get a plain-English report within 24 hours. Cracks in the wall? Our guide on floor levels and movement explains what we measure.
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 Armadale Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Armadale 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 Armadale’s older and clay-soil homes, our builder-inspectors assess cracks in brickwork and slabs, check eaves, sheds and wet areas for asbestos-cement, and go through roofs, gutters, subfloors and bathrooms.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Armadale
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.
Armadale has mature gardens, brook and river corridors, bushland on the scarp edge and plenty of older timber framing. We probe timber, inspect roof voids and check garden beds and outbuildings on every job.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Armadale 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 Armadale cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Armadale 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 Armadale, Seville Grove, Kelmscott, Mount Nasura, Haynes, Brookdale and Mount Richon and the surrounding south-eastern foothills suburbs.
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 Armadale 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 Armadale?
Yes. Mature gardens, creek lines, bushland and older timber framing make Armadale a place where termites are common. Our building and pest inspection covers the house and accessible outdoor timber. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Armadale do you cover?
We cover all of Armadale (6112) and the suburbs around it, including Seville Grove, Kelmscott, Mount Nasura, Haynes, Brookdale and Mount Richon. We inspect right across the South East & Canning 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 Armadale?
Check brickwork, slabs and plaster for cracks, and get any wide or stepped cracks assessed. Look for asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves, sheds and wet areas. Inspect the roof, gutters and bathrooms for age and leaks. Ask the build year, since Armadale has homes from a century of building. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Armadale. 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.
Does reactive clay affect homes in Armadale?
Yes. Clay soils near the foot of the Darling Scarp swell and shrink with the seasons, and homes without good footings and drainage crack as they move. We check cracks, floor levels and drainage, and tell you whether the movement is harmless or structural.
How do I book a building inspector in Armadale?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Armadale, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Armadale 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.



