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Bertram’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Bertram sits about 39 km south of the Perth CBD in the City of Kwinana, only formally established as a locality on 17 December 1998, and named after a Group Settler from the district’s 1920s farming era. Growth here has been driven largely by the Belgravia Central estate and ongoing land releases, alongside the William Bertram Community Centre and Bertram Primary School, which opened in 2007 and became a designated Apple Distinguished School. The Mandurah railway line’s Kwinana station sits within the suburb, giving it direct rail access into Perth, and as of mid-2023 Bertram was being described as an emerging property hotspot, with homes selling within days on average. That means Bertram’s housing stock is overwhelmingly recent, brick and tile project homes from the 2000s through to current estate releases.
The three defect categories we see most in Bertram’s estate homes are builder workmanship shortcuts, roof tie-down and truss issues, and site drainage problems on new subdivisions. With Belgravia Central and other estates still releasing land, rushed trades on fast-turnaround builds leave cracked render, uneven brickwork and gaps around windows that often go unnoticed until sale time. We regularly find missing or under-specified roof tie-downs in project homes from this growth corridor. New subdivisions on flat land need proper fall and drainage design, and we often find water pooling against slabs where that wasn’t done well.
An emerging suburb selling fast doesn’t mean every build met the standard it should have. Our registered builders check the work against the code, separating cosmetic finish from real defects, with your report 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 Bertram Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Bertram 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 Bertram’s estate homes from Belgravia Central and other recent releases, our builder-inspectors check the build against what the code actually requires, from roof tie-downs and trusses to site drainage, not just the surface finish.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Bertram
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.
Bertram’s new estates on flat, formerly rural land still carry termite pressure from reticulated gardens and any remaining bushland pockets nearby, so termite management systems need checking for bridging by paving and garden beds.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Bertram 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 Bertram cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Bertram 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 Bertram, Orelia, The Spectacles, Anketell, Parmelia, Casuarina and Wellard and the surrounding southern 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 Bertram 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 Bertram?
Yes. New doesn’t mean termite-proof, and Bertram’s estate homes still need their termite management systems checked for bridging by paving, render and garden beds. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection covers the whole property, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Bertram do you cover?
We cover all of Bertram (6167) and the suburbs around it, including Orelia, The Spectacles, Anketell, Parmelia, Casuarina and Wellard. We inspect right across the Peel Region & Rockingham to Mandurah Corridor 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 Bertram?
Look closely at the finish even on a near-new home, checking for cracked render, uneven brickwork and gaps around windows from rushed trades. Get a builder into the roof void to check tie-downs and truss condition. Check garden and paving levels against the house for drainage issues typical of new subdivisions. Ask what estate the home is in and how recently it was completed, given Bertram’s fast pace of land release. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Bertram. 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.
Bertram is selling fast as an emerging hotspot. Should I still get a full inspection on a near-new home?
Yes, if anything it matters more. Fast-selling, fast-building suburbs are exactly where rushed trade workmanship shows up, because builders are under pressure to turn homes over quickly. Our registered builders check tie-downs, waterproofing and drainage against the code, and if the home is recent enough, the report gives you grounds to raise issues with the original builder rather than fixing them yourself.
How do I book a building inspector in Bertram?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Bertram, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Bertram 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.



