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Eglinton’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Eglinton sits about 44 km north of the Perth CBD in the City of Wanneroo, squeezed between the Indian Ocean to the west and the future Mitchell Freeway reserve to the east. The suburb was approved back in 1974 and named after the barque Eglinton, wrecked near what’s now Alkimos, but real development has only picked up in the past decade or so through estates like Stockland’s Amberton and Satterley’s Allara, the latter built to a six-star energy rating. Much of the land either side of the newer streets is still native banksia woodland, scrubland and coastal heath typical of the Swan Coastal Plain, with grasstrees and sheoak among the remnant vegetation, and Pipidinny Swamp in the suburb’s east features in local Aboriginal legend. Eglinton is earmarked as a future satellite city with its own hospital, schools and commercial centre planned, but for now it’s beaches, sand tracks and new housing pushing north toward Yanchep.
The three defect categories we see most in Eglinton homes are builder workmanship defects, coastal corrosion on roofs and fixtures, and slab and drainage problems on sandy ground. New estate construction on this scale means render cracks, uneven brickwork and roof tie-downs that don’t always meet spec, and it pays to have someone check the work rather than take the handover walk-through at face value. Being right on the coast, Eglinton homes face real salt exposure, and we routinely find early corrosion on roof screws and external metalwork on properties only a few years old. On the sandy coastal soils here, water can still pool against a poorly graded slab even though the ground drains fast.
A brand-new coastal home in a suburb this young still needs proper scrutiny, especially with so much construction happening at once across these estates. Our registered builders check every home against the code, not just how it looks on handover day, and get your report to you 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 Eglinton Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Eglinton 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 Eglinton’s coastal estate homes, our builder-inspectors check roof tie-downs, render and brickwork against the code, and pay close attention to fixings and metalwork for early corrosion given the suburb’s direct beach exposure.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Eglinton
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.
Eglinton’s remnant banksia woodland and coastal heath sit close to many newer blocks, and reticulated gardens against the house give subterranean termites an easy path in. We check termite management systems and garden beds against the walls on every inspection.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Eglinton 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 Eglinton cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Eglinton 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 Eglinton, Yanchep, Carabooda and Alkimos and the surrounding northern coastal 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 Eglinton 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 Eglinton?
Yes. Even new estates like Eglinton’s aren’t termite-proof, and blocks backing onto remnant bushland or coastal heath are at real risk. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks the termite management system and any timber for activity or damage. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Eglinton do you cover?
We cover all of Eglinton (6034) and the suburbs around it, including Yanchep, Carabooda and Alkimos. 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 Eglinton?
Check roof screws, gutters and external metalwork for early rust given the direct coastal exposure. Look closely at render and brickwork finish for cracking typical of fast-built estates. Check site levels and drainage around the slab, since sandy ground still needs the right fall away from the house. And if the block backs onto remnant bushland or heath, ask about termite management. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Eglinton. 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.
Eglinton is right on the beach. How much does that affect the house itself?
Direct coastal exposure means faster corrosion on roof screws, flashings, hinges and railings than you’d see even a few kilometres inland, and it can shorten the working life of some fixings well before the roof sheeting itself needs replacing. It’s worth budgeting for more frequent maintenance checks and asking what fixings and coatings the builder used. We check for early corrosion on every inspection so you know exactly where things stand.
How do I book a building inspector in Eglinton?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Eglinton, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Eglinton 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.



