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Yokine’s #1 Rated Building and Pest Inspection
Yokine is about 7 km north of the Perth CBD, and it boomed after the Second World War. The land was part of a grant to T. R. C. Walters in 1840 and stayed mostly empty until the war ended. Building took off near the Western Australian Golf Club in the early 1950s, the southern streets filled in through the 1960s, and by the late 1970s Yokine was almost completely developed. The name is a Nyungar word for dingo, chosen because of Dog Swamp. Yokine Regional Open Space, Dog Swamp Shopping Centre and Flinders Square are the local landmarks.
The three defect categories we see most in Yokine homes are asbestos-cement sheeting, termite damage in older timber and ageing roofs and plumbing. Post-war houses regularly used asbestos-cement sheeting in walls, eaves and back sheds, and we often find it in extensions too. A suburb built between the early 1950s and the 1970s has plenty of aged framing, so we check for termite activity in roof timbers, floors and door frames. Original roofs, gutters and pipework are past their best and leak in ways you can’t see from the yard.
Yokine’s homes have had 50 to 70 years to collect repairs. A registered builder can tell an honest tidy-up from a cover-up, and put a price on what’s coming. We inspect the roof space, subfloor, walls and additions, 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 Yokine Building & Pest Inspection
Comprehensive Pre Purchase Building Inspections
Every Yokine 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 Yokine’s 1950s to 70s homes, our builder-inspectors check original sheeting, timber framing and roofs, and read extensions for how well they were tied into the original house.
Compliant with AS 4349.1–2007.
Termite & Pest Inspection Yokine
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.
Yokine’s mature gardens, the reserve and the old swamp country give termites moisture, and 1950s and 60s timber gives them a meal. We check subfloors, roof timbers, door frames and any timber near garden beds.
Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.3–2010.
Detailed Photo Report
Your Yokine 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 Yokine cost?
Our building and pest inspection in Yokine 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 Yokine, Dianella, Tuart Hill, Joondanna, Nollamara, Balcatta and Coolbinia and the surrounding inner northern 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 Yokine 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 Yokine?
Yes. Homes from the 1950s to 70s have older timber, and Yokine’s established gardens keep conditions damp. Our $499 + GST building and pest inspection checks for activity and damage, with your report within 24 hours. See what termite damage looks like.
Which suburbs around Yokine do you cover?
We cover all of Yokine (6060) and the suburbs around it, including Dianella, Tuart Hill, Joondanna, Nollamara, Balcatta and Coolbinia. We inspect right across the North Metro & Northern Beaches 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 Yokine?
Check the roof and gutters for age and leaks. Treat original eaves, sheds and fibro walls as possible asbestos until confirmed. Get into the roof space and subfloor to look at timber and for signs of termites. Ask about approvals for extensions, and check wet areas for old waterproofing. Our checklist of what to check before buying covers the rest.
I’m building a new home in Yokine. 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.
How old are most homes in Yokine, and does it matter?
Most were built from the early 1950s through the 1970s, so the suburb was almost fully developed by the late 70s. It matters because materials and methods from that era, like asbestos-cement sheeting and original plumbing, are now well past their best. We check all of it so you know what to expect.
How do I book a building inspector in Yokine?
Book online at wabuildinginspections.com.au in under 60 seconds, or call 1300 23 63 63. Choose Yokine, pick your inspection type and a time, and we’ll take it from there.
Other Yokine 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.



