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Marmion’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Marmion sits about 17 km north-west of the Perth CBD, a slim coastal suburb between West Coast Drive and Marmion Avenue with Marmion Beach and the reefs of Marmion Marine Park on its doorstep. The townsite was gazetted back in 1940, but little went up until the local primary school opened in 1956. The stretch west of Cliff Street was largely built out by 1961, while the rest of Marmion filled in through the 1973 to 1976 building boom, so the suburb carries a real mix of older beach homes and brick and tile from the 1970s. Braden Park and the Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club anchor the community around the shopping strip.
The three defect categories we see most in Marmion homes are salt-air corrosion on roofs and fittings, asbestos-cement sheeting, and damp and weep hole issues. Being this close to the ocean, metal roofing and exposed fixings take a hammering from salt air, and we regularly find rust working through sheets and flashings that look fine from the ground. Homes from the 1950s to 70s building booms commonly used asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves, fencing and older additions. On the sandy coastal strip, we check weep holes for blockage and look for damp working into brickwork exposed to onshore weather.
A beachside address doesn’t mean a beachside budget for repairs. Corrosion and damp both start small and get expensive if nobody catches them early, so we go over the roof, fixings and walls in detail before you sign anything. Your report lands within 24 hours, giving you time to negotiate or walk away.
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 Marmion Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Marmion 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 Marmion’s beachside homes, our builder-inspectors get up close to roof sheeting, flashings and external fixings to check how far salt air corrosion has actually progressed, rather than judging the roof from kerbside.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Marmion
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.
Marmion’s gardens and reticulated lawns around Braden Park and the older streets give termites moisture even this close to the coast. We check subfloors, timber fascias and garden beds hard against the walls, where damp coastal air and watered gardens combine.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Marmion 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 Marmion cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Marmion 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 Marmion, Sorrento, Duncraig, Watermans Bay and Carine and the surrounding northern coastal 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 Marmion 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 Marmion?
Yes. Coastal doesn’t mean termite-free: Marmion’s reticulated gardens and older timber fascias and eaves still give termites what they need. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks the whole property for activity and damage, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Marmion do you cover?
We cover all of Marmion (6020) and the suburbs around it, including Sorrento, Duncraig, Watermans Bay and Carine. 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 Marmion?
Check the roof first, since salt air corrodes metal sheeting, flashings and fixings faster this close to the ocean. Look at external brickwork for damp staining and flaking render, and ask whether weep holes are clear. If the home dates from the 1950s to 70s, treat old eaves, fencing and any dated additions as possible asbestos until confirmed. Get inside the roof space too, since coastal corrosion often starts on fixings you can’t see from the ground. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Marmion. 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 salt air really make a difference to a Marmion building inspection?
Yes. Homes this close to West Coast Drive cop constant salt-laden wind, which speeds up corrosion on metal roofing, gutters, fixings and even reinforcement in concrete. It’s one of the first things our registered builders check on any Marmion property, because damage here is often well advanced before it’s visible from the ground or even the roof space.
How do I book a building inspector in Marmion?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Marmion, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Marmion 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.



