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Floreat’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Floreat sits about 8 km west-north-west of the Perth CBD in the Town of Cambridge, bounded by Underwood Avenue, Selby Street, Cromarty Road and Durston Road. It grew up alongside neighbouring City Beach as part of the old garden-suburb vision the Perth Road Board set out from 1917 onward, and Floreat Park Primary School, which opened in 1951, marks the point at which the suburb’s residential streets were well and truly established. Floreat’s civic identity today centres on Floreat Forum shopping centre and the sporting precinct around Perry Lakes Reserve, including the WA Athletics Stadium, which opened in 2009, and the Bendat Basketball Centre, which followed in 2020, all sitting among the suburb’s leafy, established streets.
The three defect categories we see most in Floreat homes are asbestos-cement materials from 1950s construction, limestone footings and retaining walls, and ageing roof structures that need a proper look. Homes from the 1950s building boom commonly used asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves, garages and old additions, and we treat it as a given until tested. Floreat sits on the same limestone and dune country as its coastal neighbours, and footings, paths and retaining walls can move if drainage around them isn’t right. Original roof framing from the 1950s is now well past 70 years old in plenty of homes, and it rarely gets a proper structural check before a renovation starts.
Floreat’s leafy, established feel comes from decades of settled family homes, and that settled feel can hide original building fabric that’s never been properly assessed. Our registered builders check the roof, footings and walls honestly, with 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 Floreat Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Floreat 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 Floreat’s 1950s homes, our builder-inspectors check original roof framing and any asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves and old additions, and we assess limestone footings and retaining walls for movement, which is common in this dune country.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Floreat
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.
Floreat’s established gardens and mature street trees, now over 70 years old in places, give termites long access to older timber roof framing and subfloors. We check these closely on every property, along with any timber retaining structures.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Floreat 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 Floreat cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Floreat 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 Floreat, City Beach, Wembley, Wembley Downs and Churchlands and the surrounding western beachside 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 Floreat 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 Floreat?
Yes. Floreat’s established 1950s housing stock, with mature gardens and original timber framing, sits in conditions termites can exploit over decades. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks subfloors and roof timbers, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Floreat do you cover?
We cover all of Floreat (6014) and the suburbs around it, including City Beach, Wembley, Wembley Downs and Churchlands. 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 Floreat?
Check the age of the roof framing first, since much of Floreat dates to the 1950s and original timber rarely gets assessed properly. Treat eaves, garages and old additions as likely asbestos-cement until tested. Look at limestone retaining walls and footings for cracking or movement, since this dune country can shift if drainage isn’t managed. Ask what’s been renovated and when, since older extensions can hide problems behind a fresh finish. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Floreat. 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.
Floreat sits on limestone and dune country. Does that affect footings and retaining walls?
Much of Floreat is built on the same limestone and sandy dune ground as its coastal neighbours, and footings, paths and retaining walls here can move over time if water isn’t shed away from them properly. Cracking in a retaining wall or an uneven path can be an early sign worth investigating. Our registered builders check for this kind of movement as standard, and can tell you whether it’s cosmetic or something that needs fixing.
How do I book a building inspector in Floreat?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Floreat, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Floreat 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.



