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Forrestdale’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Forrestdale is a big, spread-out suburb in the City of Armadale, about 31 km south-south-east of the Perth CBD and 8 km west of Armadale. It covers roughly 28 square kilometres and is named after John Forrest, Western Australia’s first premier. Forrestdale Lake anchors the place: a nature reserve that fills in winter and dries out in summer, and a breeding ground for waterbirds. Tiger snakes and dugites turn up around it. There’s a golf course and the Carey Baptist College campus, but much of Forrestdale is semi-rural, with larger blocks, sheds and paddocks rather than tight suburban streets.
The three defect categories we see most in Forrestdale homes are damp and drainage problems, sheds and outbuildings, and slab and brickwork cracking. Sitting near a seasonal wetland on the Swan Coastal Plain, the water table rises and falls, and we regularly find damp in slabs, wet subfloors and blocks where water sits after rain. Larger properties come with sheds, patios, carports and bore or tank setups, and these are often built without approvals or with poor footings. Seasonal ground movement causes cracking in slabs and face brick that needs sorting into harmless and structural.
Rural-residential buying is different. You are not just buying a house, you are buying everything on the block, and that is where surprises hide. Our registered builders inspect the main dwelling and accessible outbuildings, check drainage and levels, and give you a plain-English 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 Forrestdale Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Forrestdale 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 Forrestdale’s larger semi-rural blocks, our builder-inspectors look beyond the house to sheds, patios and carports, check footings and drainage, and read the slab and subfloor for signs of seasonal damp.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Forrestdale
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.
Forrestdale’s larger blocks have mature trees, timber sheds, fence posts and stored timber close to the house, plus damp ground near the wetland. All of it suits termites, so we check the house and accessible outbuildings.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Forrestdale 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 Forrestdale cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Forrestdale 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 Forrestdale, Piara Waters, Harrisdale, Southern River, Champion Lakes, Seville Grove and Haynes and the surrounding semi-rural south-eastern 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 Forrestdale 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 Forrestdale?
Yes. Forrestdale properties often come with timber sheds, fencing and mature trees, and damp ground near the lake keeps soil moist for much of the year. Termites can travel from outbuildings into the main house, so we inspect both. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Forrestdale do you cover?
We cover all of Forrestdale (6112) and the suburbs around it, including Piara Waters, Harrisdale, Southern River, Champion Lakes, Seville Grove and Haynes. 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 Forrestdale?
Check how water behaves after rain, especially near the lake and low corners of the block. Look for damp in subfloors and slab edges. Ask whether sheds, patios and carports were approved, and check their footings. Test bores, pumps and tanks, and look at brickwork and slab cracking around the main house. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Forrestdale. 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.
What should I check on a rural property in Forrestdale with sheds and a bore?
Check that sheds and patios were approved and sit on proper footings, then look at roof sheeting, framing and any asbestos-cement in older outbuildings. Ask when the bore was installed and test that the pump runs. We inspect the main house and accessible outbuildings so you see the full picture before you buy.
How do I book a building inspector in Forrestdale?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Forrestdale, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Forrestdale 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.



