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Kwinana’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Kwinana sits about 38 km south of the Perth CBD on Cockburn Sound, named after the SS Kwinana, which wrecked here in 1922, its hull later cut down and filled with limestone to form a platform at Kwinana Beach. The town centre grew up as the civic heart of the wider district, which became a township in 1937, a Road District in 1954, a Shire in 1961, a Town in 1977 and finally a city in 2012. Growth really took off after 1952, when the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company built one of Australia’s largest oil refineries here with government backing, and housing followed to support that industrial workforce. Today the town centre includes Kwinana Marketplace, the Recreation and Aquatic Centres, the Koorliny Arts Centre and council chambers, with three public beaches on Cockburn Sound and The Spectacles wetland nearby.
The three defect categories we see most in Kwinana properties are ageing brick and timber homes from the original industrial-era housing, coastal and industrial-air corrosion, and termite damage in older subfloors. Homes built to house the refinery and industrial workforce from the 1950s onward are now well past 70 years old in places, with original timber framing and ageing brickwork needing careful assessment. Being close to both Cockburn Sound and the industrial precinct, external metalwork can corrode faster than in suburbs further from the coast and heavy industry. Older subfloors in these original homes, especially where ventilation has never been upgraded, are a common spot for termite damage.
Kwinana’s town centre carries genuine industrial and civic history, and that history is written into the housing stock as much as the refinery skyline. Our registered builders read that history properly and tell you what it means for your purchase, 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 Kwinana Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Kwinana 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 Kwinana’s original industrial-era housing, our builder-inspectors assess timber framing and brickwork against the standards of the era they were built in, and check external metalwork for corrosion given the proximity to both the coast and heavy industry.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Kwinana
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.
Kwinana’s older homes often have subfloor ventilation that’s never been upgraded since the original build, and that combined with decades-old timber framing gives termites an easy foothold if left unchecked.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Kwinana 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 Kwinana cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Kwinana 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 Kwinana, Calista, Orelia, Parmelia, Leda and Wellard and the surrounding southern industrial and civic corridor.
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 Kwinana 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 Kwinana?
Yes. Kwinana’s older homes have subfloor timber that’s had 70 plus years of exposure in some cases, with ventilation that hasn’t always kept pace with modern standards. 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 Kwinana do you cover?
We cover all of Kwinana (6167) and the suburbs around it, including Calista, Orelia, Parmelia, Leda and Wellard. We inspect right across the Peel Region & Rockingham to Mandurah Corridor 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 Kwinana?
Ask how old the home actually is, since Kwinana ranges from original 1950s industrial-era housing to newer builds. Check external metalwork and roof fixings for corrosion given the coastal and industrial setting. Get proper subfloor access and ventilation checked on older homes. Confirm what renovations have been done and whether they were properly approved. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Kwinana. 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.
Kwinana has a strong industrial history. Does that affect what I should check when buying an older home here?
It mainly affects the age and construction standards of the housing stock, since much of Kwinana’s original housing went up quickly from the 1950s to support the refinery and industrial workforce. That means older homes need proper structural and subfloor assessment rather than a cosmetic once-over. It’s worth asking the seller about the home’s construction era and any known industrial-related considerations for the specific address, then having a registered builder check the fundamentals.
How do I book a building inspector in Kwinana?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Kwinana, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Kwinana 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.



