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Cardup’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Cardup sits about 48 km south-east of the Perth CBD in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The name comes from a surveyor’s 1844 record of a location called Cardoup, and H. Mead bought the land in 1851. Cardup Brook runs along the northern edge of the original location. The railway siding went in around 1927 and took the brook’s name. Brickmaking has been part of Cardup since about 1903, when major works began here. Today it is a rural locality of larger blocks, paddocks and scattered homes, with Baker Hall as a local landmark.
The three defect categories we see most in Cardup homes are ageing sheds and outbuildings, roof and water-tank issues, and drainage on clay-based ground. Rural blocks collect old sheds, sleepouts and lean-tos that were built without much care. Roofs on older houses suffer from rust, leaky flashings and gutters clogged with leaves from big trees. Clay soils hold water in winter and crack in summer, which moves footings and slabs.
Cardup homes are often bought for their space and privacy. The trade-off is that you are the one who wears the repair bills. A registered builder reads the structure, checks what has been added and tells you plainly what needs fixing. Rural properties take longer to inspect. We still deliver 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 Cardup Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Cardup 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 Cardup’s rural blocks, our builder-inspectors inspect the house first, then the sheds, patios and any additions, checking construction quality, roof condition and how water leaves the property.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Cardup
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.
Cardup’s paddocks, mature trees, timber fencing and farm sheds give termites steady food and cover. We check fence lines, outbuildings, stumps, roof framing and timber close to the ground.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Cardup 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 Cardup cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Cardup 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 Cardup, Oakford, Byford, Karrakup, Whitby, Mundijong and Oldbury and the surrounding rural south-eastern localities.
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 Cardup 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 Cardup?
Yes. Cardup is rural, with big trees, timber fences and older sheds, all of which suit termites. The house can be hit through connected timber even if it looks clean. Our building and pest package covers it. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Cardup do you cover?
We cover all of Cardup (6123) and the suburbs around it, including Oakford, Byford, Karrakup, Whitby, Mundijong and Oldbury. 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 Cardup?
Inspect the roof and gutters for rust and blocked drainage. Look at ground drainage and cracks in slabs and brickwork. Ask whether sheds and extensions were approved. Check water sources such as tanks or bores, and septic systems. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Cardup. 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 to check the septic and bore when buying in Cardup?
Most rural blocks in Cardup are not on reticulated sewerage, so septic systems matter, and many rely on tanks or bores. We inspect the house and outbuildings, and you should arrange separate checks on septic, bore and water quality. Get those done before you sign.
How do I book a building inspector in Cardup?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Cardup, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Cardup 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.



