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Oakford’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Oakford sits about 36 km south of the Perth CBD in a rural landscape of trees and open fields. The name was adopted in 1982, taken from a townsite briefly declared in the area in 1926. It is mostly lifestyle property, with larger blocks, horse paddocks and a few small rural businesses. Borrello Cheese has operated here for over 40 years. The Oakford Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade covers the area, with a new fire station planned in 2023. It is a place where homes sit well back from the road and each block has its own quirks.
The three defect categories we see most in Oakford homes are bushfire and vegetation exposure, sheds and outbuildings, and drainage and moisture. Bushland and long grass are close to many homes, so eaves, vents and roof details matter. Lifestyle blocks accumulate sheds, stables, patios and carports, and their quality varies. Sandy and clay ground alike can hold water, and poor drainage around the house leads to damp and cracking.
Lifestyle blocks look great at a weekend open home. The real costs turn up in the roof, the outbuildings and the ground around the house. A registered builder checks all of it. We keep to a fast turnaround and deliver 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 Oakford Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Oakford 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 Oakford’s lifestyle blocks, our builder-inspectors inspect the house first, then the sheds, stables and additions, and check roof, eaves and vent details for bushfire exposure and drainage around footings.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Oakford
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.
Oakford’s trees, paddocks, timber fencing and outbuildings offer termites food and shelter close to the house. We check fences, sheds, stumps and roof framing on every inspection.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Oakford 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 Oakford cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Oakford 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 Oakford, Banjup, Forrestdale, Wandi, Darling Downs, Anketell, Oldbury and Byford and the surrounding outer southern rural 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 Oakford 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 Oakford?
Yes. Oakford is treed, rural and full of timber outbuildings, which suits termites. The house can be reached through fences, sleepers and garden timber. Our building and pest package checks the lot. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Oakford do you cover?
We cover all of Oakford (6121) and the suburbs around it, including Banjup, Forrestdale, Wandi, Darling Downs, Anketell, Oldbury and Byford. 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 Oakford?
Check bushfire exposure and the BAL rating. Look at the roof, gutters and drainage. Inspect every shed and addition. Ask about septic, tanks or bores, and whether extensions were approved. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Oakford. 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.
Is bushfire risk a factor when buying in Oakford?
Yes. Oakford is rural with plenty of trees and open vegetation, and the local volunteer bush fire brigade covers the area. Check the BAL rating for the lot before you buy. We inspect eaves, vents, gutters and roofing for ember entry points.
How do I book a building inspector in Oakford?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Oakford, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Oakford 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.



