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Willagee’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Willagee started life in 1952 as a State Housing Commission estate called Willagee Park, built mainly to house workers for the new industrial area nearby. Some of the first homes were prefabricated houses imported from Austria, and the suburb is now known for its demountable wooden cottages on stilts. It is named after the old Willagee Swamp, and the streets fan out around the Winnacott and Archibald Street shopping precinct, with ten local reserves including Webber Reserve and Winnacott Reserve. Redevelopment is still lifting the housing stock, so you get original cottages next to brand new builds.
The three defect categories we see most in Willagee homes are asbestos in original cladding, termite and borer damage in timber framing, and patchwork renovations. Homes from the 1950s and 60s commonly used asbestos-cement sheeting on walls, eaves and wet areas, and it needs to be identified before anyone drills, sands or demolishes. Timber cottages sitting on stilts and light framing give termites and borers plenty to work with over seventy years. Original three-room layouts have been extended by several owners, and we regularly find add-ons that were done cheaply and tied into the old structure badly.
Buying here means knowing what has been changed since the 1950s and what has not. A registered builder can tell an honest cottage refresh from cosmetic paint over a problem. We check the sub-floor, roof space, wall linings and extensions, and your report lands 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 Willagee Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Willagee 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 Willagee’s post-war cottages, our builder-inspectors check for asbestos-era sheeting, sub-floor timbers on stilts, and how later extensions were tied into the original frame.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Willagee
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.
Willagee’s original timber cottages are seventy years old, with sub-floors, stumps and framing that termites and borers go after. Mature trees and garden beds on the older blocks add to the risk, so we probe timber and roof voids on every job.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Willagee 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 Willagee cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Willagee 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 Willagee, Melville, Myaree, Winthrop, Kardinya, O’Connor and Palmyra and the surrounding post-war southern 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 Willagee 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 Willagee?
Yes. Willagee has many original timber cottages from the 1950s, and aged framing and sub-floor timber is exactly what termites and borers target. The timber pest inspection is included in our building and pest package. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Willagee do you cover?
We cover all of Willagee (6156) and the suburbs around it, including Melville, Myaree, Winthrop, Kardinya, O’Connor and Palmyra. We inspect right across the South & Fremantle 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 Willagee?
Start with the walls and eaves, because homes from the 1950s and 60s often have asbestos-cement sheeting. Check sub-floor timbers and stilts for rot and termite workings. Ask which extensions were approved and how they join the original house. Look at the roof and gutters too, as many are well past their best. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Willagee. 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.
Do older Willagee cottages contain asbestos?
Many homes built in the 1950s and 60s used asbestos-cement sheeting in walls, eaves and wet areas, and Willagee’s State Housing Commission cottages fit that era. Sound sheeting left alone is a low risk, but drilling, sanding or renovating changes that. We flag suspect materials in our report so you know what to test before you plan work.
How do I book a building inspector in Willagee?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Willagee, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Willagee 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.



