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Perth CBD’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Perth’s CBD suburb runs from the Swan River foreshore at Elizabeth Quay north to Hyde Park, split between the City of Perth and City of Vincent, and it’s the oldest continuously built-up part of the metropolitan area. The Perth Town Hall, built between 1868 and 1870, and Council House, completed in 1960, both sit on the Register of the National Estate and anchor a streetscape that mixes colonial-era civic buildings with modern high-rises like Central Park, the tallest building in the city. Forrest Chase, the retail precinct near the old Boans department store site, traces its shopping history back more than 120 years, and residential living here is now almost entirely apartment-based, from older towers to newer developments around Elizabeth Quay.
The three defect categories we see most in Perth CBD apartments are waterproofing failures in ageing towers, strata defects in older buildings, and issues in buildings adapted from older commercial use. Apartment towers from the earlier decades of CBD residential living are reaching the age where balcony and wet area waterproofing membranes commonly fail, showing up as staining and bubbling paint in the unit below. Older strata schemes can carry deferred common-area maintenance, from facade repairs to lift and fire-service upgrades that get put off. Buildings converted from earlier commercial or civic use into residential apartments sometimes carry compliance and structural quirks from their original design that a straightforward new-build wouldn’t have.
Living in the middle of the city’s oldest streets means living inside a lot of building history, whichever tower you’re in. Our registered builders check the unit and the building it sits in, 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 Perth CBD Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Perth CBD 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 Perth CBD apartments, our builder-inspectors check balcony and wet area waterproofing closely given the age of much of the tower stock, and we read the strata records alongside the unit inspection to flag building-wide problems before you buy.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Perth CBD
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.
Termite risk in Perth’s high-rise CBD apartments is generally low given the concrete and steel construction typical of the area, but any ground-floor or podium-level units with exposed timber elements still warrant a proper check.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Perth CBD 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 Perth CBD cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Perth CBD 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 Perth CBD, Northbridge, East Perth, West Perth, Kings Park and Crawley and the surrounding central business district.
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 Perth CBD 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 Perth CBD?
Generally low risk for high-rise apartments, given the concrete and steel construction typical of the CBD. Ground-floor or podium-level units with exposed timber elements are the exception, and we check those specifically. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection covers what’s relevant to your specific building, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Perth CBD do you cover?
We cover all of Perth CBD (6000) and the suburbs around it, including Northbridge, East Perth, West Perth, Kings Park and Crawley. 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 Perth CBD?
Always check the strata records before buying a Perth CBD apartment, since building-wide issues like facade defects or lift upgrades often show up there before anywhere else. Check balconies and wet areas for early signs of waterproofing failure, particularly in older towers. Ask how the building’s maintenance fund is tracking and whether any special levies are planned. If the building was originally built for another use and later converted to residential, ask what that conversion actually involved. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Perth CBD. 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.
What should I look for in the strata records of an older Perth CBD apartment building?
Check the reserve fund balance against any upcoming major works, since facade repairs, waterproofing and lift upgrades in older CBD towers can mean significant special levies. Look through recent AGM minutes for any recurring maintenance issues raised by other owners. Our registered builders can review the strata reports alongside the physical inspection so you understand both the unit and the building it sits in before you commit.
How do I book a building inspector in Perth CBD?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Perth CBD, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Perth CBD 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.



