Major
Rising damp in subfloor
Brick veneer home, Perth SW: south coast and Fremantle
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 SW: south coast and Fremantle
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 Port Kennedy, Rockingham, Fremantle, Melville and Mandurah. Same-day reports subject to access and availability.
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Suburbs we inspect in Perth SW: south coast and Fremantle.
88 suburbs mapped
Our coverage
Suburbs we cover in Perth SW: south coast and Fremantle.
Alfred Cove Applecross Ardross Attadale Atwell Aubin Grove Baldivis Beaconsfield Beeliar Bertram Bibra Lake Bicton Booragoon Bull Creek Canning Vale Coodanup Coolbellup Cooloongup Dawesville East Fremantle Falcon Ferndale Fremantle Golden Bay Greenfields Halls Head Hamilton Hill Hammond Park Hilton Kardinya Lakelands Leeming Mandurah Meadow Springs Medina Melville Mount Pleasant North Coogee Orelia Palmyra Parmelia Pinjarra Port Kennedy Riverton Rockingham Safety Bay Secret Harbour Shelley Shoalwater South Fremantle South Lake South Perth South Yunderup Spearwood Success Treeby Waikiki Wandi Warnbro Wellard Willagee Willetton Winthrop Yangebup
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 SW: south coast and Fremantle this month.
Real inspections, real defects, real outcomes. Suburb level only. Property details are kept private.
Moderate
Blocked stormwater line
1980s weatherboard, Perth SW: south coast and Fremantle
Seller cleared the line before listing — avoided disclosure issues.
Major
Undersized electrical switchboard
Post-war cottage, Perth SW: south coast and Fremantle
Board replaced for $3,200 before settlement as a condition of sale.
Want to know what we typically find in Perth SW: south coast and Fremantle? See the DefectIndex
Guides and insights
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What you get
Three things every Perth SW: south coast and Fremantle 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 SW: south coast and Fremantle. 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 SW: south coast and Fremantle and beyond. Filter by suburb, property era, and severity. Free to use, updated weekly from live inspections.
What Perth SW: south coast and Fremantle customers say
5.0
20 Google reviews
Amanda Pinpoint Local
Gary Wilkes is a very experienced Building inspector in Rockingham. They also do new home stage build inspections!
dog pant
Gary did a thorough inspection. Gave us helpful information and a written report. We would definitely use him again. [commercial property structural inspection]
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.
Judith Guinyang
Fast response and thorough service. Minor defects were picked up and report was delivered same day.
Rachel Carr
Great, reliable service of a pre-purchase pest inspection. Arrived early and was very thorough. Received my full report within 2 hours. Will use SURE again!
Michael Cheney
Very detailed building report that covered off all aspects of the house. Fast efficient service with the report being available only a few hours after the inspection. Would use Sure again and happily recommend to others
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.
Santosh Chaudhary
On time, detailed report, fair price. Explained everything clearly. Great building & pest inspection service. Will highly recommend to friends and family.
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Common questions
Answers before you book.
How do I book a building inspection in Perth SW: south coast and Fremantle?
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
