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Hacketts Gully’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Hacketts Gully is one of the quietest corners of the City of Kalamunda, officially named in 1972 to commemorate Thomas Hackett, an early settler and market gardener in the district. Its name gives away the terrain: this is gully country, with large rural-residential blocks set among native jarrah and marri bushland close to Kalamunda village, Kalamunda National Park and the Bickley Valley’s orchards and wineries. With no public transport of note and a small, scattered population, homes here sit well apart from each other on sloping, tree-covered land, most built for a semi-rural lifestyle rather than close suburban living.
The three defect categories we see most in Hacketts Gully homes are retaining walls and stepped footings, timber pest damage, and ageing sheds and rural outbuildings. Gully terrain means many homes sit on stepped or sloping foundations, and retaining walls that hold the block together are put under real pressure from water flow and soil movement. Bushland right up to the boundary gives termites easy access to subfloors, decks and any garden timber touching the ground. Sheds and outbuildings, often older than the main house on these market-garden-era blocks, are rarely built to the same standard and deserve just as close a look.
On gully and hillside land, the things that go wrong quietly, retaining walls, stepped footings, stormwater, cost real money to put right. Our registered builders assess how the whole property sits on its block, not just the house, and you get a clear 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 Hacketts Gully Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Hacketts Gully 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 Hacketts Gully’s sloping rural blocks, our builder-inspectors check retaining walls, stepped footings and stormwater paths as closely as the house, and assess every shed and outbuilding on the property.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Hacketts Gully
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.
Hacketts Gully’s native bushland setting and gully terrain give termites easy access to subfloors, decking and garden timber, so we check these areas thoroughly along with the main structure on every inspection.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Hacketts Gully 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 Hacketts Gully cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Hacketts Gully 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 Hacketts Gully, Piesse Brook, Paulls Valley, Bickley and Reservoir and the surrounding Perth Hills rural-residential 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 Hacketts Gully 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 Hacketts Gully?
Yes. Hacketts Gully’s bushland blocks and gully terrain create conditions termites favour, particularly around subfloors and timber close to the ground. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection covers the house and outbuildings, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Hacketts Gully do you cover?
We cover all of Hacketts Gully (6076) and the suburbs around it, including Piesse Brook, Paulls Valley, Bickley and Reservoir. 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 Hacketts Gully?
Walk the block first and look at how it’s stepped or terraced, checking retaining walls for leaning or cracking. Ask about stormwater paths and whether water has ever pooled against the house or a shed. Check every outbuilding on the property, since these are often older than the house and built to a lower standard. Look for termite activity in subfloor timbers and any garden structures close to bushland. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Hacketts Gully. 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 about sheds, bores and water on a Hacketts Gully rural property?
Rural-residential blocks in Hacketts Gully often rely on bores or tanks alongside scheme connections, and sheds on the property can predate the house by decades. Get the age and condition of every shed checked, since older structures can carry asbestos cladding or unsound roofing. Our inspectors assess sheds and outbuildings as part of the inspection and will flag anything that needs a specialist to look at further.
How do I book a building inspector in Hacketts Gully?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Hacketts Gully, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Hacketts Gully 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.



