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Harrisdale’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Harrisdale is a newer suburb in the City of Armadale, in Perth’s south-east and gazetted in 2007. It grew from about 9,000 people at the 2016 census to more than 11,600 at the 2021 census, so most of what you see was built recently. Harrisdale Green, a joint venture between the State Government and Cedar Woods, started construction in July 2010 on a 30-hectare site for up to 500 homes. Harrisdale Swamp Bushland covers a big part of the west of the suburb, a banksia woodland where quenda still live. Carey Baptist College and Harrisdale Senior High School serve a young family population.
The three defect categories we see most in Harrisdale homes are finishing defects in newer builds, slab and brickwork cracking, and drainage and water table problems. Newer homes are where we find rushed finishing: gaps in tiling, poorly sealed wet areas, doors that stick and roof plumbing left half done. Sandy plain soils settle over the first few years, so hairline cracks in slabs and face brick are common and need sorting into harmless and structural. Blocks near the swamp and low ground can hold water when levels, paving falls and downpipe connections are wrong.
Estate homes get built fast, and handover deadlines don’t make builders more careful. Our registered builders check structure, finishes and drainage, and give you a plain-English report within 24 hours. If your home is brand new, we run a full practical completion inspection before you take the keys.
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 Harrisdale Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Harrisdale 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 Harrisdale’s estate homes, our builder-inspectors go room by room through wet areas, roof plumbing and finishes, then walk the block to check falls, paving and how water leaves the site.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Harrisdale
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.
Harrisdale has reticulated gardens, new landscaping and native bushland reserve edges close to the homes, all of which keep soil damp near walls. We check garden bed levels, timber pergolas and roof void framing on every job.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Harrisdale 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 Harrisdale cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Harrisdale 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 Harrisdale, Canning Vale, Southern River, Piara Waters and Forrestdale and the surrounding newer south-eastern estate 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 Harrisdale 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 Harrisdale?
Yes. Newer estates are not termite-free, and Harrisdale has landscaped gardens and bushland nearby. A pest inspection is included in our building and pest package, so you get both in one report. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Harrisdale do you cover?
We cover all of Harrisdale (6112) and the suburbs around it, including Canning Vale, Southern River, Piara Waters and Forrestdale. 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 Harrisdale?
Ask when and by whom the home was built, and whether builder warranty still applies. Check wet areas, door and window operation and roof plumbing for finishing faults. Look at slab edges and brickwork for cracks, and see how water drains near the house and any low areas of the block. Check that landscaping falls away from the walls. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Harrisdale. 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.
Should I inspect a new build in Harrisdale before handover?
Yes. Estate builds have faults that only a builder’s eye picks up, and it is far easier to have them fixed before you accept the keys. Our practical completion inspection covers finishes, waterproofing, roof plumbing and drainage, and gives you a defect list to hand the builder.
How do I book a building inspector in Harrisdale?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Harrisdale, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Harrisdale 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.



