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Oldbury’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Oldbury is a rural locality about 35 km south of the Perth CBD, on the Pinjarra Plain. It joined the Group Settlement Scheme in 1922 as Group 35 and became a locality name in 1997. The soils are sandy, the land was largely cleared, and the drainage works tied to the Peel Estuary and the Dawesville Cut changed how water moves through it. Farming here is mostly dairy and other rural uses. Homes are farmhouses, group settlement-era cottages and newer rural residences on big blocks, spread across about 41 km2.
The three defect categories we see most in Oldbury homes are drainage and rising damp, old timber and roof deterioration, and sheds and outbuildings. Flat, sandy ground with drainage channels around it can leave homes with damp sub-floors and wet slabs. Older cottages have timber that has rotted or been hit by pests and roofs that are past their best. Farm blocks come with sheds, dairies and sleepouts of very mixed quality.
Buying a rural property in Oldbury is a big commitment. A registered builder can tell you what is structurally sound and what will eat your budget. We check the house and accessible outbuildings, and you get 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 Oldbury Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Oldbury 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 Oldbury’s farmhouses and rural residences, our builder-inspectors focus on sub-floor moisture, roof and timber condition, and the quality of any sheds and additions.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Oldbury
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.
Oldbury’s old farm timber, cleared paddocks with scattered trees, and damp flat ground suit termites. We probe stumps, sheds, fences, sub-floor timber and roof framing on every inspection.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Oldbury 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 Oldbury cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Oldbury 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 Oldbury, Casuarina, Oakford, Cardup, Wellard, Baldivis, Mardella and Mundijong and the surrounding rural southern localities.
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 Oldbury 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 Oldbury?
Yes. Oldbury is a rural area with older timber homes, sheds and fences, and damp ground. Termites and timber decay both thrive there. Our building and pest inspection checks for both. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Oldbury do you cover?
We cover all of Oldbury (6121) and the suburbs around it, including Casuarina, Oakford, Cardup, Wellard, Baldivis, Mardella and Mundijong. 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 Oldbury?
Look at sub-floor moisture and drainage around the house. Check the roof and gutters for rust and leaks. Inspect sheds and additions, and ask about approvals. Ask about septic and water supply. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Oldbury. 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 drainage matter on a flat Oldbury block?
Yes. Oldbury is flat, sandy country on the Pinjarra Plain, and drainage works in the area have changed how water moves. Poor falls around a house can lead to damp and rising moisture. We check ground levels, downpipes and sub-floor conditions to see how the property copes.
How do I book a building inspector in Oldbury?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Oldbury, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Oldbury 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.



