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Joondanna’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Joondanna sits about 6 km north of the Perth CBD, one of the older suburbs in this part of the City of Stirling. Joondanna Heights was declared the first official township in the old Perth Road District, gazetted on 17 November 1939, and the suburb takes its name from a farm owned by an early settler in the area. Streets built up through the 1940s and 50s around landmarks like St Denis Church and its small Catholic primary school, giving Joondanna a compact, inter-war and post-war housing stock that’s stayed largely intact ever since.
The three defect categories we see most in Joondanna homes are ageing brick from the 1940s and 50s, asbestos-cement materials, and original wiring and plumbing. Homes from this era commonly show roof movement and perished mortar after 70 to 80 years of settling. That period of construction also commonly used asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves, garages and fencing. With so much of Joondanna’s original housing still standing, wiring and plumbing that’s never been replaced turns up more often than buyers expect.
A township this old carries genuine character, but character and condition are two different things. Our registered builders check the roof, brickwork and services properly, so you know which is which before you buy. The report is in your hands 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 Joondanna Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Joondanna 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 Joondanna’s original 1940s and 50s homes, our builder-inspectors check roof framing and brickwork for age-related movement, and confirm whether wiring and plumbing have genuinely been updated or just cosmetically refreshed around them.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Joondanna
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.
Joondanna’s mature street trees and established gardens, many over 70 years old, give termites cover close to homes with original timber fascias and subfloors. We check subfloors, roof timbers and garden beds against the walls on every inspection.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Joondanna 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 Joondanna cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Joondanna 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 Joondanna, Yokine, Coolbinia, North Perth, Mount Hawthorn, Glendalough and Tuart Hill and the surrounding inner northern 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 Joondanna 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 Joondanna?
Yes. Joondanna’s homes mostly date from the 1940s and 50s, with original timber roof framing that’s had decades of exposure, and established gardens keep the surrounding soil moist. 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 Joondanna do you cover?
We cover all of Joondanna (6060) and the suburbs around it, including Yokine, Coolbinia, North Perth, Mount Hawthorn, Glendalough and Tuart Hill. 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 Joondanna?
Check the roof space for movement and tired battens, since most Joondanna homes are now 70 to 80 years old. Treat eaves, garages and fencing as possible asbestos-cement until confirmed. Ask about the wiring and plumbing history, since original mid-century services are common here. Look closely at any renovation work, since older homes this close to the city are often extended more than once. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Joondanna. 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 Joondanna's status as an early declared township matter for buyers today?
It mostly explains why the suburb’s housing stock is so consistently old, with most homes dating from the 1940s and 50s not long after the township was gazetted in 1939. That means original roof framing, brickwork and services are common finds, even behind a tidy modern renovation. Our registered builders check the structure underneath any cosmetic work so you know the real condition before you buy.
How do I book a building inspector in Joondanna?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Joondanna, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Joondanna 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.



