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Morley’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Morley sits about 10 km north-east of the Perth CBD in the City of Bayswater, and takes its name from Charles William Morley, who farmed the area in the 1860s and 70s. The Morley Park Estate was subdivided for housing after the First World War, with the suburb formally established in 1918, but the bigger residential push came later. Commercial landmarks like the Wirrina Drive-In, the Morley Park Hotel and the old Boans department store appeared in the late 1950s and early 1960s, driving the surrounding brick and tile suburbs, and Tonkin Highway was built through in 1984. After Boans burnt down in 1986, the site became the Galleria Shopping Centre in 1994, and the Ellenbrook rail line through Morley station has since brought fresh apartment and townhouse development around the town centre.
The three defect categories we see most in Morley homes are asbestos-cement materials, ageing roof and wall framing in 1950s and 60s homes, and workmanship issues in newer unit and townhouse infill. Homes from the post-war boom commonly used asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves, garages and old additions, which we treat as a given until tested. Original roof framing and brickwork from that era needs a proper structural check rather than a cosmetic once-over. With the station precinct redevelopment still underway, we’re also seeing rushed trades and shortcuts in some of the newer medium-density stock going up around the Galleria and station area.
Morley’s mix of established 1950s and 60s homes and brand-new apartments near the station means the risks are completely different depending on what you’re buying. Our registered builders assess both on their merits and tell you straight, 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 Morley Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Morley 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 Morley’s established 1950s and 60s homes, our builder-inspectors check original roof and wall framing, and on the newer townhouses and apartments going up near the station and Galleria, we check the standard of trades against what the building code actually requires.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Morley
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.
Morley’s older established gardens and post-war timber framing suit subterranean termites well, and we check subfloors and roof timbers on these homes as standard, along with any timber structures close to garden beds.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Morley 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 Morley cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Morley 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 Morley, Noranda, Embleton, Bedford, Dianella and Beechboro and the surrounding inner north-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 Morley 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 Morley?
Yes. Much of Morley’s housing dates to the 1950s and 60s, with established gardens that give termites easy access to older timber framing. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks subfloors and roof timbers, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Morley do you cover?
We cover all of Morley (6062) and the suburbs around it, including Noranda, Embleton, Bedford, Dianella and Beechboro. 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 Morley?
Work out the age of the build first, since Morley ranges from 1950s and 60s brick and tile to brand-new apartments near the station. On older homes, check eaves and old additions for asbestos-cement sheeting and get the roof void properly inspected. On newer units and townhouses, look closely at the standard of finishing trades and ask for the strata records. Either way, check what’s original and what’s been replaced. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Morley. 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.
I'm buying a new apartment near Morley station. Do I still need a building inspection?
Yes. The redevelopment around Morley station and the Galleria has brought a wave of new apartments and townhouses, and build quality varies between projects. Our registered builders check the finish and workmanship against what the building code requires, not just how it looks in the display suite, and we can also check the strata common property where relevant.
How do I book a building inspector in Morley?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Morley, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Morley 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.



