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Innaloo’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Innaloo sits about 9 km north-west of the Perth CBD, bordering Herdsman Lake on land first used for market gardening around 1898 after early grants in 1831. It carried the name Njookenbooroo until 1927, when it was renamed Innaloo, and residential building really took off during World War II before continuing through the 1950s, when an MGM drive-in cinema opened as the suburb grew. By 1970, Innaloo’s original housing stock was essentially complete, and the suburb has since layered major retail over the top, from Westfield Innaloo and its 18-screen Event Cinemas megaplex to an IKEA near Stirling station and Ellen Stirling Boulevard, built in 1999.
The three defect categories we see most in Innaloo homes are ageing brick from the wartime and postwar boom, asbestos-cement materials, and damp near Herdsman Lake. Original brick and tile homes from the 1940s and 50s show real wear in roof structure and mortar after more than 70 years. That era of construction commonly used asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves, garages and fencing. Properties nearer Herdsman Lake sit on ground that was historically wetland before it was drained for agriculture, and we check subfloors there for damp and poor ventilation.
Innaloo’s older homes now share the suburb with a major retail precinct, but the housing stock hasn’t changed just because the shops have. Our registered builders check the structure on its own merits, whatever’s happening around it. You’ll have the 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 Innaloo Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Innaloo 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 Innaloo’s original 1940s and 50s homes, our builder-inspectors check roof framing and brickwork for age-related wear, and pay close attention to subfloor ventilation on properties nearer Herdsman Lake, where the ground was historically wetland.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Innaloo
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.
Innaloo’s proximity to Herdsman Lake keeps the ground damper on nearby blocks, and established gardens across the suburb’s older streets give termites further moisture and cover. We check subfloors, roof timbers and garden beds against the walls closely on every inspection.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Innaloo 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 Innaloo cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Innaloo 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 Innaloo, Karrinyup, Gwelup, Stirling, Doubleview, Osborne Park and Wembley Downs and the surrounding western 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 Innaloo 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 Innaloo?
Yes. Innaloo’s original homes date mostly from the 1940s and 50s, with timber that’s had decades of exposure, and properties nearer Herdsman Lake sit on historically damp, drained wetland ground. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection covers the whole property, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Innaloo do you cover?
We cover all of Innaloo (6018) and the suburbs around it, including Karrinyup, Gwelup, Stirling, Doubleview, Osborne Park and Wembley Downs. We inspect right across the North Metro & Northern Beaches 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 Innaloo?
Check the roof space and brickwork for wear consistent with a home from the 1940s or 50s. Treat eaves, garages and fencing as possible asbestos-cement until confirmed. Look for damp staining and poor subfloor ventilation on properties nearer Herdsman Lake. Ask about renovation history too, since older homes this close to major shopping centres are often extended or subdivided. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Innaloo. 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.
Does being near Herdsman Lake mean extra damp risk in Innaloo?
It can, particularly for properties on the lower ground closer to the lake, which was historically wetland before being drained for market gardens. That history means subfloor ventilation and drainage deserve a closer look than on higher, drier blocks elsewhere in the suburb. Our registered builders check for damp and poor airflow specifically on these Innaloo properties, alongside the usual checks for a home of this age.
How do I book a building inspector in Innaloo?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Innaloo, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Innaloo 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.



