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San Remo’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
San Remo is a compact northern coastal suburb in the City of Mandurah, covering less than one square kilometre of dunes and beach. It was gazetted in 1989 along with neighbouring Silver Sands, and both took their names from developer estates that stuck in local usage. That tells you the housing era: this is mostly late 1980s and 1990s coastal stock, with some newer builds and renovations since. Brick and tile homes sitting close to the dunes define it.
The three defect categories we see most in San Remo homes are salt corrosion to roofs and metalwork, moisture in brickwork, and dune sand movement around slabs and paving. Salt air chews through roof fixings, gutters, screws and balustrades faster than it does inland. Brickwork close to the coast picks up salt damp, and weep holes get blocked by sand and garden beds. Coastal sand shifts and settles, so we find cracked paving, sunken pathways and slab edges that have moved.
Homes this close to the beach look sun-kissed in the listing photos and can be quietly rotting at the fixings. Our registered builders check the roof, the brickwork and the ground around the slab, and you get a clear report within 24 hours so you can negotiate on real numbers.
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 San Remo Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every San Remo 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 San Remo’s beachside homes, our builder-inspectors go straight to roof fixings, gutter brackets and lower brickwork, because salt air and sandy soil do their damage there first.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection San Remo
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.
San Remo’s sandy dune soil drains fast, but reticulated gardens, mulch and timber pergolas and decking give termites the moisture they need near the house. We check garden beds and timber features closely, and inspect roof void framing for evidence.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your San Remo 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 San Remo cost?
Our building and pest inspection in San Remo 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 San Remo, Madora Bay, Meadow Springs, Silver Sands and Lakelands and the surrounding northern Mandurah coastal 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 San Remo 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 San Remo?
Yes. Coastal sand looks dry, yet reticulated gardens, mulch and timber decking near the house create the damp termites look for. Homes from the late 1980s and 1990s also have ageing barriers, so it pays to have the property checked before you buy. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around San Remo do you cover?
We cover all of San Remo (6210) and the suburbs around it, including Madora Bay, Meadow Springs, Silver Sands and Lakelands. We inspect right across the Peel Region & Rockingham to Mandurah Corridor 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 San Remo?
Start with the roof, gutters and any exposed metal, since salt air corrodes them quickly. Check lower brickwork for salt damp and see whether weep holes are clear. Look for cracked or sunken paving and movement at slab edges. Ask when the roof was last replaced, since much of San Remo dates from around its 1989 gazettal onward. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in San Remo. 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 living close to the beach in San Remo mean extra corrosion risk?
Yes. San Remo sits behind the dunes on the coast, and salt-laden air corrodes roof fixings, gutters, balustrades and window hardware faster than it does inland. Rinsing and maintenance help, but older fittings often need replacing. Our inspectors check them and tell you what needs work now and what can wait.
How do I book a building inspector in San Remo?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose San Remo, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other San Remo 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.



