Major
Rising damp in subfloor
Brick veneer home, Perth SE, inland south and river east
Buyer used the report to reopen remediation discussions before settlement.
9,237 inspection reports 242,618 defects found Local franchise owner + head office support
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Perth SE, inland south and river east
Gary Wilkes
With more than 40 years in construction across the UK, Queensland and Western Australia, Gary brings practical depth few inspectors can match. He started as a carpenter and progressed to foreman and site supervisor on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects - including work associated with Heathrow Airport and multiple UK shopping centres - and went on to own building maintenance companies servicing housing associations in the UK and local-authority contracts in Queensland.
Building inspectors for Cannington, Bentley, Gosnells, Armadale and Kelmscott. Same-day reports subject to access and availability.
DefectIndex
Suburbs we inspect in Perth SE, inland south and river east.
51 suburbs mapped
Our coverage
Suburbs we cover in Perth SE, inland south and river east.
Wattle Grove Armadale Ascot Beckenham Belmont Bentley Brookdale Byford Camillo Cannington Carlisle Cloverdale Como East Cannington East Victoria Park Forrestdale Gosnells Harrisdale Haynes Hilbert Huntingdale Kelmscott Kensington Kenwick Kewdale Langford Lynwood Maddington Parkwood Piara Waters Queens Park Redcliffe Rivervale Roleystone Seville Grove Southern River St James Thornlie Victoria Park Whitby Wilson
Gary Wilkes
Inspector
With more than 40 years in construction across the UK, Queensland and Western Australia, Gary brings practical depth few inspectors can match. He started as a carpenter and progressed to foreman and site supervisor on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects - including work associated with Heathrow Airport and multiple UK shopping centres - and went on to own building maintenance companies servicing housing associations in the UK and local-authority contracts in Queensland. Since moving to WA in 2021 he has focused on clear, honest inspections that pinpoint not just defects but their causes and what they mean for the owner.
Certifications
- CPPHON4013
- CPPUPM3008
Your inspector
The person who walks your property.
Perth SE and SW (Cannington and Port Kennedy zones)
Gary Wilkes
With more than 40 years in construction across the UK, Queensland and Western Australia, Gary brings practical depth few inspectors can match. He started as a carpenter and progressed to foreman and site supervisor on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects - including work associated with Heathrow Airport and multiple UK shopping centres - and went on to own building maintenance companies servicing housing associations in the UK and local-authority contracts in Queensland. Since moving to WA in 2021 he has focused on clear, honest inspections that pinpoint not just defects but their causes and what they mean for the owner.
- CPPHON4013
- CPPUPM3008
Perth SW (Port Kennedy zone)
Thamindu Anupama
Thamindu is a civil and structural engineer who began on high-rise building projects, building deep knowledge of reinforcement, formwork and concrete construction. He holds a Bachelor's in Civil, Building and Structural Engineering and a Master of Civil Engineering from Edith Cowan University (2025), and spent seven years with one of Sri Lanka's leading waterproofing and structural-repair firms - rising to Project Engineer across high-rise developments, heritage buildings, dams and one of the country's largest roof-mounted solar projects. A member of Engineers Australia, he brings strong structural-assessment, remedial-engineering and waterproofing expertise to every inspection.
- CPPHON4013
Recent inspections
What we found in Perth SE, inland south and river east this month.
Real inspections, real defects, real outcomes. Suburb level only. Property details are kept private.
Moderate
Blocked stormwater line
1980s weatherboard, Perth SE, inland south and river east
Seller cleared the line before listing — avoided disclosure issues.
Major
Undersized electrical switchboard
Post-war cottage, Perth SE, inland south and river east
Board replaced for $3,200 before settlement as a condition of sale.
Want to know what we typically find in Perth SE, inland south and river east? See the DefectIndex
Guides and insights
Perth SE, inland south and river east inspection guides.
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What you get
Three things every Perth SE, inland south and river east inspection delivers.
Not a promise. What you actually get. Built to read, act on, and call back any time in the next twelve months.
01
A same-day digital report (subject to access and availability).
Every defect categorised by severity. Every photo annotated. Everything explained in plain English. Delivered the same day, subject to access and availability, and compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.1.
02
Twelve months of free advice.
Spotted something six months after settling? Call the inspector who walked your property in Perth SE, inland south and river east. Not a call centre. Not a triage queue. The person. We aim to respond same business day.
03
Access to the DefectIndex.
Search every defect recorded across Perth SE, inland south and river east and beyond. Filter by suburb, property era, and severity. Free to use, updated weekly from live inspections.
What Perth SE, inland south and river east customers say
5.0
9 Google reviews
anita varma
Gary did excellent job for our second property inspection. We have had previously asked Gary from sure Build to provide building and pest control inspection report and he was great so thank you Gary.
Ruj Limprasert Persista Property
Gary did many pre purchase building inspections for us. Great eye for detail, identify issues, easily accessible to ask questions. Great service. Happy client.
Amanda Pinpoint Local
Gary Wilkes is a very experienced Building inspector in Rockingham. They also do new home stage build inspections!
Benny leong
Had Gary inspect our house last week. He was extremely thorough throughout the entire process spotting things that even the building supervisor missed. Will be using their services again if we build another house.
R Rini
I was very impressed with the professionalism and efficiency of Thamindu from Sure Building Inspections. He demonstrated excellent knowledge and attention to detail, completing a thorough inspection and providing a comprehensive report within a short timeframe. His dedication and clear communication made the process seamless. I highly recommend Sure Building Inspections for anyone seeking a professional, reliable, and prompt property inspection service.
Alexander Glover
Gary was very friendly and it was lovely to converse with him. He was very thorough in his inspection as well and I would definitely use him again in the future
Aaron Konings
Great to deal with. I have dealt with a few other inspectors, but Gary has been fantastic on the last few purchases. My go to inspectors.
Explorer 4x4
Am very happy with the speed in which Gary was able to do the house inspection, but more so, with the depth and quality of the inspection. The written report is very detailed and professional, we know what we are buying now. Happy to recommend these guys to others. Thank you.
Jim Barlow
The service provide by Garry from Sure Building Inspections was very professional. The report was comprehensive and easy to read. Definitely use them again.
David Dillon
Thank you for a job well done
liam argyle
Very thorough with inspection
Dmitry Kozachenko
It was great experience. Inspection Report was delivered just in few hours after inspection with perfect quality. Thanks.
Krista Davies
Great service. Inspection was timely and thorough, including follow up and discussion.
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Common questions
Answers before you book.
How do I book a building inspection in Perth SE, inland south and river east?
You can get an instant estimate via the button on this page or call us on 1300 787 327. We cover all suburbs listed here and usually have availability within 2 to 3 business days.
What does a building inspection include?
A SURE building inspection covers the structural integrity, roofing, sub-floor, electrical and plumbing services, drainage, and internal and external finishes. We follow Australian Standard AS 4349.1 and deliver same-day reports (subject to access and availability).
How long does the inspection take?
Most residential inspections take between 90 minutes and 2.5 hours, depending on property size and age. Your inspector will stay as long as needed to do the job properly.
Do you include twelve months of follow-up advice?
Yes. Every SURE inspection includes twelve months of free advice from the inspector who walked your property. You can call directly — not a call centre, not a queue.
Inspected to be SURE. Inspected to be SURE.
One inspection, twelve months of advice, and the same person on the other end of the phone every time you call. That is the part you do not see on the brochure.
Same-day reports (subject to access and availability)
12 months free advice
Your inspector reads every report
9,237 inspections · 242,618 defects found · Inspector-owned franchises
Real defects our inspectors have flagged
