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Karrinyup’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Karrinyup sits about 12 km north of the Perth CBD, bounded by North Beach Road, Marmion Avenue and Karrinyup Road. Charles Stoneman subdivided the land back in 1904, but the suburb grew slowly for decades, and it wasn’t until 1957 that development really got going. The Mitchell Freeway reaching Karrinyup Road in 1983 and 1984 filled in most of what was left, so Karrinyup’s housing spans several decades of brick and tile construction, including plenty of two-storey homes from the 1980s and 90s. Around a third of the suburb is reserve, bushland or golf course, split between the public Hamersley course and the private Lake Karrinyup Country Club, and its shopping centre’s 2021 expansion made it the largest suburban centre in Perth.
The three defect categories we see most in Karrinyup homes are tired roof coverings, asbestos-cement materials and termite activity near the reserves. Roofs from the 1960s, 70s and 80s are well past their best, and underneath we often find cracked tiles, worn pointing and sagging battens. Extensions from that period commonly used asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves, garages and old wet areas, and we treat any of it as material to test, not disturb. With reserve bushland and two golf courses making up a third of the suburb, termites have plenty of cover close to the back fence, so subfloors and garden-facing timber get a proper look.
Karrinyup has been built out over six decades next to two golf courses and a good stretch of bushland, and what’s behind the walls varies from block to block. Our registered builders know what to expect from each era of home here and check the roof, structure and services accordingly, with your report in hand 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 Karrinyup Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Karrinyup 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 Karrinyup’s brick and tile homes, our builder-inspectors get into the roof space to check tile condition, battens and flashings against the suburb’s age, and we look hard at any renovation for materials that don’t match the rest of the house.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Karrinyup
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.
With reserve bushland and two golf courses covering close to a third of Karrinyup, termites have easy access to gardens backing onto that vegetation. We check subfloors, roof timbers and any garden beds hard against the walls, especially where reticulation keeps the soil damp.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Karrinyup 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 Karrinyup cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Karrinyup 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 Karrinyup, North Beach, Carine, Trigg, Gwelup, Scarborough and Doubleview and the surrounding 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 Karrinyup 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 Karrinyup?
Yes. Karrinyup backs onto a lot of reserve bushland and two golf courses, and that vegetation gives subterranean termites plenty of cover close to home. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks for activity and past damage, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Karrinyup do you cover?
We cover all of Karrinyup (6018) and the suburbs around it, including North Beach, Carine, Trigg, Gwelup, Scarborough and Doubleview. 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 Karrinyup?
Check the roof first: original tiles from the 1960s to 80s often hide cracked tiles and tired battens under a clean paint job. Look at any extension separately from the original house, since older add-ons can carry asbestos-cement sheeting. Ask how close the block sits to reserve bushland or the golf courses, because that raises termite risk. If you’re buying near Karrinyup Shopping Centre, factor in traffic noise and check fencing and retaining walls on corner blocks. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Karrinyup. 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 living next to golf course bushland in Karrinyup affect termite risk?
It can. Around a third of Karrinyup is reserve, bushland or golf course, and that retained vegetation is exactly where subterranean termite colonies establish themselves before finding their way into nearby homes. Gardens and fence lines backing onto the Hamersley or Lake Karrinyup courses deserve extra attention. Our building and pest inspection checks the whole property, not just the house, for signs of activity.
How do I book a building inspector in Karrinyup?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Karrinyup, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Karrinyup 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.



