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Kenwick’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Kenwick sits about 18 km south-east of the Perth CBD, with the Roe Highway on its north-western edge and the Canning River to the south-west. It is one of the early farming communities of the Swan River Colony, and you can still visit the Kenwick Pioneer Cemetery and Liddelow Homestead. Today it is a mixed suburb of about 9.8 square kilometres: ordinary residential streets, light industrial areas and semi-rural smallholdings of several acres. It also has relatively pristine native wetlands, including the Brixton Street Wetlands. Kenwick station, Albany Highway shops and Mills Park round out the suburb.
The three defect categories we see most in Kenwick homes are poorly built sheds and outbuildings, drainage and moisture problems near wetlands, and ageing roofs and additions. Acreage blocks come with sheds, carports and workshops, and many were built without approval or to a low standard. Wet ground near the Brixton Street Wetlands and the river means water sits, so we check drainage and damp. Older homes have tired roofs and extensions that were added over the years.
Kenwick is one of the few Perth suburbs where you might buy a house, a shed and a couple of acres in the one deal. That needs a wider inspection. Our registered builders look at the home, the outbuildings, the drainage and the boundaries. You get a plain-English 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 Kenwick Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Kenwick 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 Kenwick’s smallholdings and semi-rural blocks, our builder-inspectors assess the house and every shed, carport and outbuilding, check drainage on wet ground and look for unapproved additions.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Kenwick
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.
Kenwick has acreage blocks with old timber sheds, fences and mature trees, plus wetlands and the Canning River close by. That is a lot of food and moisture for termites. We check roof voids, outbuildings, fences and garden beds on every job.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Kenwick 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 Kenwick cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Kenwick 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 Kenwick, Beckenham, Wattle Grove, Orange Grove, Cannington, Langford and Maddington and the surrounding semi-rural south-eastern 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 Kenwick 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 Kenwick?
Yes. Kenwick has semi-rural blocks with old timber structures, mature trees and native wetlands, and termites are active in all of it. A timber pest inspection is included in our building and pest package. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Kenwick do you cover?
We cover all of Kenwick (6107) and the suburbs around it, including Beckenham, Wattle Grove, Orange Grove, Cannington, Langford and Maddington. 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 Kenwick?
Look at the house and every outbuilding, because Kenwick blocks often carry sheds, carports and workshops. Ask which were approved. Check drainage and damp, especially near the wetlands and river. Inspect the roof and any additions on older homes. On acreage, ask about bores and how the block is serviced. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Kenwick. 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.
What should I check on a Kenwick acreage block with sheds and a bore?
Check the sheds for approval, structure and asbestos-cement sheeting, and look at how the block drains. Ask what the bore is used for and when it was last serviced. We inspect the home and any accessible outbuildings, and flag structural and drainage issues in our report.
How do I book a building inspector in Kenwick?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Kenwick, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Kenwick 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.



