Perth Southern Suburbs 280 people Built 2010s

Building Inspections in Anketell, Perth

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Thamindu Anupama – Your Inspector

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15 Defects indexed

143 In sample

280 Population

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Defects indexed in Anketell postcode

Postcode area

143

Inspections sampled in DefectIndex

Top defects in Anketell

Five issues we find most.

From 143 SURE inspections in Anketell. Each defect is anonymous. No property is identified.

30 defect types indexed across 143 inspections

01

33.6%

of inspections

Outdated Termite Treatment Barrier
Termite Major 48 cases Curated entry
02

36.4%

of inspections

External Door Paint Deterioration
Finishes Cosmetic 59 cases
03

44.8%

of inspections

Mulch and Garden Beds Against House
Termite Moderate 64 cases Curated entry
04

32.2%

of inspections

Downpipes Not Connected to Storm Water
Drainage Moderate 46 cases Curated entry
05

41.3%

of inspections

Undrained Air Conditioner Overflow
Drainage Moderate 59 cases Curated entry
06

63.6%

of inspections

External Wall Cracking Due to Settlement
Structural Moderate 130 cases Curated entry
07

44.1%

of inspections

Trees in Close Proximity to Dwelling
Soil & Foundation Moderate 63 cases Curated entry
08

25.2%

of inspections

Paint Deterioration on Fascia and Barge Boards
Finishes Cosmetic 36 cases
09

28.0%

of inspections

High Termite Risk Due to Environmental Surrounds
Termite Moderate 41 cases Curated entry
10

23.1%

of inspections

Mulch and Garden Beds Close to House
Drainage Moderate 33 cases
11

28.7%

of inspections

Tree Stumps on Site
Termite Moderate 41 cases Curated entry
12

23.1%

of inspections

Termite Damage in Tree Stump
Termite Major 43 cases
13

14.0%

of inspections

Cosmetic Cornice Damage in Activity Room
Finishes Cosmetic 30 cases
14

20.3%

of inspections

Deteriorated Splashback Sealant
Moisture Minor 34 cases Curated entry
15

38.5%

of inspections

Bedroom 2 Ceiling/Cornice Join Crack
Finishes Cosmetic 55 cases
16

25.9%

of inspections

Timber in Contact with Ground
Termite Moderate 52 cases Curated entry
17

35.0%

of inspections

Slab Edge Concealed by Soil, Paving, or Raised Garden Beds
Termite Moderate 50 cases Curated entry
18

25.9%

of inspections

Excessive Moisture Readings
Moisture Moderate 37 cases Curated entry
19

21.7%

of inspections

Concealed Internal Wall Areas (Termite Risk)
Termite Moderate 31 cases Curated entry
20

23.1%

of inspections

Restricted Roof Void Access due to Insulation
Structural Moderate 37 cases Curated entry
21

21.0%

of inspections

Eave Lining Stains
Roofing Minor 30 cases Curated entry
22

21.0%

of inspections

Cracked Roof Mortar
Roofing Moderate 49 cases Curated entry
23

20.3%

of inspections

Timber Fungal Decay (Rot) in Fascia and Barge Boards
Structural Moderate 29 cases Curated entry
24

14.0%

of inspections

Nail Popping in Hallway Ceiling
Finishes Minor 27 cases
25

18.2%

of inspections

Debris in Gutters
Drainage Minor 27 cases Curated entry
26

19.6%

of inspections

Obstructed Roof Void due to Insulation
Structural Moderate 34 cases Curated entry
27

17.5%

of inspections

Disconnected Downpipes
Drainage Moderate 26 cases
28

18.2%

of inspections

Leaking Gutters
Roofing Moderate 26 cases Curated entry
29

12.6%

of inspections

Non-Structural Ceiling Crack
Finishes Cosmetic 28 cases
30

16.1%

of inspections

Pathways Cracks and Settlement
Soil & Foundation Minor 26 cases

Common issues in Anketell

Post-construction slab settlement on sandy-clay subgrade Drainage challenges on flat coastal plain sites Roof penetration sealing defects in newer volume-builder homes

DefectIndex

SURE has indexed 15 defects across 143 inspections in the Perth region. That data underlies every finding we report in Anketell.

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FAQs — Anketell inspections

Questions we hear about Anketell

My Anketell home was built in 2015 — do I really need an inspection?

Yes. A 10-year-old home on a coastal plain waffle slab can show meaningful post-construction settlement, drainage issues, and roof penetration failures that are expensive to fix if left. The 12 months FREE advice that comes with every SURE inspection covers you through the first year of ownership.

What are the main defects in newer Anketell homes?

Post-construction slab settlement and external render cracking, poor stormwater drainage causing slab-edge moisture, and roof penetration sealing failures — particularly around solar panels — are the three findings we see most in this suburb.

How quickly can SURE book in Anketell?

Anketell is within our southern Perth service area. Bookings are typically available within 24–48 hours, with same-day reports as standard. Call 1300 787 327 or book online.

What are the most common building defects found in Anketell?

Based on an indicative sample of 143 SURE inspections carried out in Anketell postcode area (undefined), the most common defects we identify are: External Wall Cracking due to Settlement, Mulch and Garden Beds Against House, Trees in Close Proximity to Dwelling, External Door Paint Deterioration, Undrained Air Conditioner Overflow.

Are termite or timber pest concerns common in Anketell?

Yes. Across 143 inspections in Anketell postcode area (undefined), the most common timber-pest findings include Mulch and Garden Beds Against House, Timber in Contact with Ground, Slab Edge Concealed by Soil, Paving, or Raised Garden Beds. We recommend a timber-pest inspection alongside any pre-purchase building inspection here.

What structural issues are typical for homes in Anketell?

Common structural findings we record in Anketell postcode area (undefined) include External Wall Cracking due to Settlement. Each finding is reported alongside remedy recommendations and covered by 12 months free advice.

Is moisture a concern in Anketell homes?

Excessive Moisture Readings are among the moisture-related findings recorded across 143 inspections in Anketell postcode area (undefined). Our inspectors use moisture-meter readings to quantify any issue they detect.

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Real defects our inspectors have flagged

Damaged Exterior Window Frames — real finishes defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report

Brickwork Water Stains — real moisture defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report

Undetermined Termite Shield Condition (Sub-Floor Inaccessible) — real termite defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report

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