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Carine’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Carine sits about 14 km north of the Perth CBD, bounded by Beach Road, Mitchell Freeway, North Beach Road and Marmion Avenue. The land was originally part of the Hamersley Estate and stayed largely undeveloped, aside from market gardens around the low-lying swamps, until the 1960s. Real residential growth came from the early 1970s, with Carine High School opening in 1973, and building continued right through to 1987, mostly detached houses at first with duplexes becoming more common later. At the suburb’s heart, Big Carine and Small Carine swamps now form Carine Regional Open Space, a wetland reserve home to waterbirds, frogs and turtles.
The three defect categories we see most in Carine homes are ageing brick from the 1970s and 80s, termite activity near the wetlands, and damp and drainage near low-lying blocks. Original brick and tile homes from that construction run are now decades old, and we regularly find roof wear and mortar breakdown that hasn’t been addressed. Properties backing onto Carine Regional Open Space sit close to wetland vegetation that supports termite activity. Blocks on the lower ground near the old swamp areas can also hold water against foundations if drainage hasn’t been kept up.
Living next to a wetland reserve is one of Carine’s biggest drawcards, but it comes with conditions a normal pest and building check can miss. Our registered builders factor in the reserve boundary, drainage and construction era together. The report is in your hands 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 Carine Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Carine 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 Carine’s 1970s and 80s brick homes, our builder-inspectors check roof structure and mortar condition against the age of the build, and pay particular attention to drainage and subfloor moisture on properties near the old swamp ground bordering Carine Regional Open Space.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Carine
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.
Carine’s Regional Open Space wetland reserve, with its waterbirds, frogs and remnant vegetation, sits right alongside a number of properties and gives termites a natural corridor onto nearby blocks. We check subfloors, roof timbers and garden beds against the walls closely on any property near the reserve boundary.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Carine 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 Carine cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Carine 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 Carine, Marmion, Duncraig, Warwick, Hamersley, Karrinyup and Gwelup and the surrounding Stirling corridor 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 Carine 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 Carine?
Yes, and it matters more for properties near Carine Regional Open Space, where wetland vegetation supports termite colonies close to homes. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks the whole property for activity and damage, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Carine do you cover?
We cover all of Carine (6020) and the suburbs around it, including Marmion, Duncraig, Warwick, Hamersley, Karrinyup and Gwelup. 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 Carine?
Check the roof and brickwork for wear consistent with a 1970s or 80s build, since Carine’s housing stock is now decades old. Ask whether the property backs onto Carine Regional Open Space, since that raises termite risk and can mean damper ground. Look at site drainage on lower-lying blocks near the old swamp areas, where water can sit against foundations. If it’s a duplex, get the boundary wall and party wall arrangements checked too. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Carine. 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 backing onto Carine Regional Open Space affect drainage and termite risk?
Yes. The reserve sits over what was once Big Carine and Small Carine swamps, and properties nearby can have lower-lying, damper ground than blocks elsewhere in the suburb. That combination of moisture and remnant wetland vegetation makes termite inspections particularly important here, and our registered builders also check that stormwater is actually draining away from the house rather than pooling near the reserve boundary.
How do I book a building inspector in Carine?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Carine, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Carine 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.



