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Karawara’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Karawara sits about 7 km south of the Perth CBD in the City of South Perth, wedged between Collier Park Golf Course to the north and Curtin University along its eastern boundary. The suburb was carved out of the old Collier Pine Plantation, with the name, an Aboriginal word for green, formally approved in 1973. Housing here has grown steadily but modestly since, reaching a population of 1,842 by the 2021 census, and Curtin Primary School, formerly known as Koonawarra Primary School, anchors the western side of the suburb.
The three defect categories we see most in Karawara homes are ageing 1970s-era construction, deferred maintenance in student rentals, and construction defects in newer townhouses. With the suburb established from 1973 onward, a good share of the original housing stock is now approaching or past the 50-year mark, and we check roof framing and general structural condition accordingly. Being right next to Curtin University, properties used as student rentals for years often carry deferred maintenance that only becomes obvious once you’re inside the roof and subfloor. Newer townhouse developments built to serve the university’s growth can carry the usual rushed-trade issues in waterproofing and finish quality.
A suburb built for a university’s growth still needs a builder’s eye, not just a rental yield calculation. Our registered builders check the structure properly, whatever era it was built in, with 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 Karawara Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Karawara 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 Karawara’s original 1970s-era homes, our builder-inspectors check roof framing and general structural condition against the age of the build, and on properties that have spent years as student rentals we look hard for maintenance that’s been deferred rather than done.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Karawara
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.
Karawara’s proximity to Collier Park Golf Course and its established gardens give termites reasonable cover, particularly around subfloors and timber structures in the suburb’s original 1970s-era homes.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Karawara 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 Karawara cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Karawara 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 Karawara, Como, Bentley, Manning and Waterford and the surrounding southern suburbs near Curtin.
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 Karawara 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 Karawara?
Yes. Karawara’s original 1970s-era homes and proximity to Collier Park Golf Course create reasonable termite conditions. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks subfloors, roof timbers and outbuildings, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Karawara do you cover?
We cover all of Karawara (6152) and the suburbs around it, including Como, Bentley, Manning and Waterford. We inspect right across the Central Perth & Inner 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 Karawara?
On original 1970s-era Karawara homes, check the roof framing and overall structural condition given the age of the build. If you’re looking at a property that’s been a student rental, budget for maintenance that’s likely been deferred for years. In newer townhouse developments, check waterproofing and finish quality against the building code rather than the display standard. Given how close the suburb is to Curtin University, also ask about parking and noise if you’re planning to live there rather than rent it out. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Karawara. 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.
Karawara has a lot of newer townhouses built for the Curtin University market. What should I check?
Townhouses built to house Curtin University’s growing student population don’t always get the same scrutiny as a family home purchase, and we regularly find rushed waterproofing and finish issues in this kind of stock. If you’re buying to rent out, a proper inspection now can save you from expensive repairs once tenants are in. Our registered builders check the build quality against the code, not just how new the property looks.
How do I book a building inspector in Karawara?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Karawara, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Karawara 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.



