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Mount Claremont sits about 9 km west of the Perth CBD, split between the City of Nedlands and Town of Cambridge, inland from City Beach and Floreat. Originally known as Graylands, the area was reshaped through the 1950s as post-war military and migrant facilities were wound back, including Swanbourne Hospital, the Graylands Teachers College (1955 to 1979) and the Graylands Migrant Hostel (1952 to 1987). What followed was residential development in distinct waves: Old Mount Claremont’s homes from the 1940s and 50s, the later St Johns Wood estate, the higher-density St Peters Square townhouses, and the still-developing Zamia Gardens estate closest to today.
The three defect categories we see most in Mount Claremont homes are asbestos-cement materials, ageing roof structures, and construction defects in newer townhouses. Old Mount Claremont’s 1940s and 50s housing commonly used asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves, cladding and outbuildings, and we check for it before any renovation. Original roofs on that same 1940s and 50s stock are due for a proper structural look, not just a tile count. In the newer St Peters Square and Zamia Gardens townhouses, we regularly find rushed workmanship in waterproofing, render and roof detailing that a display-home finish hides well.
A suburb built in this many distinct waves needs a different eye depending on the decade. Our registered builders know exactly what to check on a 1950s original and what to check on a townhouse handed over last year, with your report within 24 hours either way.
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 Mount Claremont Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Mount Claremont 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 Mount Claremont’s older Graylands-era homes, our builder-inspectors check for asbestos and inspect original roof framing, while on the newer St Peters Square and Zamia Gardens townhouses we look hard at waterproofing and finish quality against what the building code actually requires.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Mount Claremont
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.
Mount Claremont’s older homes and mature gardens close to Bold Park bushland give termites cover, particularly around subfloors and timber garden structures in the original 1940s and 50s estate.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Mount Claremont 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 Mount Claremont cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Mount Claremont 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 Mount Claremont, City Beach, Floreat, Swanbourne, Claremont, Shenton Park and Karrakatta and the surrounding western 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 Mount Claremont 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 Mount Claremont?
Yes. Mount Claremont’s mix of older 1940s and 50s homes, mature gardens and nearby bushland at Bold Park suits subterranean termites well. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks subfloors, roof timbers and outbuildings, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Mount Claremont do you cover?
We cover all of Mount Claremont (6010) and the suburbs around it, including City Beach, Floreat, Swanbourne, Claremont, Shenton Park and Karrakatta. 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 Mount Claremont?
In Old Mount Claremont, treat fibro cladding, eaves and sheds from the 1940s and 50s as possible asbestos until tested, and get a proper look at the original roof framing. In the newer St Peters Square and Zamia Gardens townhouses, check waterproofing in wet areas and the quality of render and roof detailing rather than trusting the display finish. Either way, ask what era the specific building falls into, since Mount Claremont’s history spans institutional land, 1950s homes and current construction side by side. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Mount Claremont. 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.
Zamia Gardens in Mount Claremont is still being built out. What should new home buyers check?
Zamia Gardens is one of the newest estates in Mount Claremont, and buying off the plan or soon after handover doesn’t mean the build is defect-free. We regularly find rushed trade work, waterproofing failures and roof tie-down issues in newly built townhouses that display homes don’t show you. Booking a practical completion inspection before handover, or a full building and pest inspection soon after, gives you evidence to take back to the builder while the warranty is still fresh.
How do I book a building inspector in Mount Claremont?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Mount Claremont, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Mount Claremont 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.



