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Burswood is bound by the Swan River on the west, north and northeast, a low-lying peninsula that leads up to a ridge of steep, sandy hill and scrubland in its original state. Henry Camfield received the land in 1829 and named it after his father’s English farm, and a canal cut in 1841 first turned Burswood into an island. Western Australia’s first golf course opened here in 1895, followed by a racecourse in 1899 that grew into Belmont Park Racecourse, but sewerage and industrial uses through the mid-1900s held back residential growth. That changed from 1985 with the Burswood Island Resort, now Crown Perth, and the suburb was officially gazetted as Burswood only in 1993, so residential Burswood is largely a modern, apartment-driven suburb built around Optus Stadium and the State Tennis Centre.
The three defect categories we see most in Burswood properties are strata and building defects in newer towers, waterproofing failures in wet areas and balconies, and site drainage on the low-lying riverside land. Modern apartment towers built quickly during periods of high demand can carry render, waterproofing and balcony defects that only show up a few years after completion. Wet areas in newer builds need proper waterproofing to AS 3740 standards, and on this low, historically industrial land we check drainage and any legacy site issues carefully.
An apartment in a suburb this new can still carry real building defects, and they’re the kind an owner rarely spots before settlement. Our registered builders check the unit and what’s visible of the common property, with a clear 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 Burswood Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Burswood 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 Burswood’s newer apartment towers, our builder-inspectors check balconies, wet areas and visible common property for construction defects, and we look closely at site drainage given the suburb’s low-lying, historically industrial ground.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Burswood
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.
Burswood’s riverside gardens and any older timber structures near the Swan River foreshore can still attract subterranean termites, even in a largely modern suburb. We check accessible timber, subfloors and garden beds close to buildings.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Burswood 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 Burswood cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Burswood 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 Burswood, Victoria Park, Lathlain, Rivervale, Maylands and East Perth and the surrounding inner eastern riverside 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 Burswood 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 Burswood?
It’s still worth checking. While Burswood is mostly modern apartments, any townhouses, common property timber or garden structures near the river can attract subterranean termites. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection covers what’s accessible on the property, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Burswood do you cover?
We cover all of Burswood (6100) and the suburbs around it, including Victoria Park, Lathlain, Rivervale, Maylands and East Perth. We inspect right across the Central Perth & Inner Suburbs 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 Burswood?
On an apartment purchase, check the strata records and building reports for known defects in render, waterproofing or balconies, since newer towers aren’t immune to rushed construction. Ask about drainage and any history of water pooling on the low-lying land near the river. If you’re buying near Crown Perth or Optus Stadium, factor in noise and access as part of your due diligence, not just the building itself. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Burswood. 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.
Burswood is mostly modern apartments. What strata issues should buyers watch for?
Newer towers built during busy construction periods can carry defects in waterproofing, render and balconies that only become obvious a few years in. Ask for the strata company’s defect register, building warranty status and recent maintenance minutes, and have our registered builders check what’s visible in the unit and shared areas so you know what levies might be funding down the track.
How do I book a building inspector in Burswood?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Burswood, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Burswood 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.



