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Chidlow’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Chidlow sits about 45 km east of the Perth CBD in the Shire of Mundaring, at the end of the second section of the old Eastern Railway line that reached here in 1884. The name comes from a well sunk by pioneer William Chidlow, and the settlement was known as Chidlow’s Well before the town and station took the shorter name in 1920. During World War II a large army camp went up nearby, housing up to 1,000 troops across 15 camp areas by 1943. Today the town sits among jarrah bush around Lake Leschenaultia, originally built to supply water to steam trains and now a popular swimming and camping spot, with blocks ranging from old railway-era cottages to larger rural lots along the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail.
The three defect categories we see most in Chidlow homes are ageing weatherboard and fibro construction, timber pest damage, and rural water and drainage issues. Many homes here date from the railway and post-war eras, when weatherboard cottages and asbestos-cement sheeting were standard for hills towns, and both can hide rot and damage behind a fresh coat of paint. Chidlow’s jarrah and marri bushland around Lake Leschenaultia gives termites plenty of cover, and we check subfloors, decks and garden-adjacent timbers closely. On the larger rural blocks common here, septic systems, bore-fed reticulation and farm sheds all need their own look, since poor drainage around the house is easy to miss from the street.
Buying in a rural hills town like Chidlow means the block matters as much as the house. Our registered builders check the structure, the services and every outbuilding, not just what’s inside the four walls, and your report lands within 24 hours so you know what you’re taking on before your contract clock runs out.
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 Chidlow Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Chidlow 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 Chidlow’s larger rural blocks, our builder-inspectors check the house alongside sheds, bores and septic systems, because on a semi-rural property the services around the home matter as much as the walls and roof.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Chidlow
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.
Chidlow’s jarrah and marri bushland and its older weatherboard cottages give termites easy access, especially around subfloors and garden-facing timber. We check decks, stumps and roof timbers closely on every inspection here.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Chidlow 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 Chidlow cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Chidlow 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 Chidlow, Sawyers Valley, The Lakes, Wooroloo and Mundaring and the surrounding outer Perth Hills and rural fringe towns.
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 Chidlow 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 Chidlow?
Yes. Chidlow’s surrounding bushland and its stock of older weatherboard and timber homes create good conditions for termites, and damage can sit hidden under floors or behind cladding for years. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks the whole property, including outbuildings, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Chidlow do you cover?
We cover all of Chidlow (6556) and the suburbs around it, including Sawyers Valley, The Lakes, Wooroloo and Mundaring. We inspect right across the Hills & Eastern 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 Chidlow?
Check the age and condition of the cladding first, since older weatherboard and fibro homes need a close look at what’s underneath. Walk the block and check where water drains, especially around sheds, tanks and septic systems on larger rural lots. Ask about the roof structure and get a builder into the roof void, and treat any fibro sheeting in outbuildings as a possible asbestos risk until it’s checked. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Chidlow. 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.
I'm buying a rural property in Chidlow with sheds and a bore. What should I check?
Rural blocks in Chidlow often come with sheds, water tanks, bores and septic systems that a standard building inspection doesn’t cover in detail. Our registered builders check the house structure thoroughly and can flag obvious issues with outbuildings and services, so you know what you’re taking on with the whole property, not just the home.
How do I book a building inspector in Chidlow?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Chidlow, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Chidlow 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.



