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Furnissdale’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Furnissdale is a riverside locality in the Shire of Murray, about 6.6 km from Mandurah, where the Serpentine River meets the Peel Inlet. It’s named after William John Furniss, the original landowner. Land along the river was subdivided in 1950, with blocks of roughly 2000 square metres selling for 250 pounds. Furniss let church and charity groups use his foreshore for holiday camping, and that easy riverside feel has stuck. Locals use the water for boating, swimming, fishing and crabbing, and Barragup Swamp sits nearby.
The three defect categories we see most in Furnissdale homes are asbestos in original fibre cement, corroding tin roofs and fixings, and damp in subfloors and timber. The first cottages here were built with fibre cement and asbestos, jarrah frames and floorboards and corrugated tin roofs, and several are still standing. Sheeting like that is safe left alone, and needs care when it’s cut, drilled or damaged. Tin roofs rust out at the fixings and laps. Homes close to the river and swamp sit on damp ground, so subfloor moisture and timber decay are common.
Older riverside homes carry decades of patch jobs. Our registered builders check the roof, the sheeting and the subfloor properly, then send 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 Furnissdale Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Furnissdale 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 Furnissdale’s older riverside cottages, our builder-inspectors identify likely asbestos sheeting, check corrugated roofs at the fixings and laps, and look at the subfloor for damp and decay.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Furnissdale
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.
Furnissdale’s original jarrah framing and floorboards, timber extensions and damp ground near the river and swamp make termite and decay checks essential. We inspect subfloors, stumps, decking and roof voids.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Furnissdale 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 Furnissdale cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Furnissdale 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 Furnissdale, Coodanup, Barragup, Ravenswood, North Yunderup and South Yunderup and the surrounding Peel Inlet riverside localities.
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 Furnissdale 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 Furnissdale?
Yes. Furnissdale is older housing on damp riverside ground, with timber floors, frames and decking that termites and decay fungi both like. We check the accessible structure and outbuildings. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Furnissdale do you cover?
We cover all of Furnissdale (6209) and the suburbs around it, including Coodanup, Barragup, Ravenswood, North Yunderup and South Yunderup. We inspect right across the Peel Region & Rockingham to Mandurah Corridor 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 Furnissdale?
Ask the age of the home and whether the original cottage sheeting is fibre cement or asbestos. Check tin roofing for rust at the fixings, laps and flashings. Look at the subfloor for damp and timber decay. Check extensions and outbuildings against approvals, and see how water drains on the block. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Furnissdale. 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.
Do older Furnissdale cottages contain asbestos?
Often, yes. The first homes here were built with fibre cement and asbestos sheeting, and several early cottages remain. It’s safe if intact and left alone, but drilling, cutting or sanding is a health risk. We identify likely asbestos-cement products, and recommend testing before any renovation.
How do I book a building inspector in Furnissdale?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Furnissdale, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Furnissdale 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.



