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SURE Building Inspections
Inspector, Perth SE and SW (Cannington and Port Kennedy zones) zone

Meet Gary

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.

  • Pre-purchase property inspection (CPPHON4013)
  • Pest management (CPPUPM3008)
  • Building Inspection
  • Timber Pest Inspection
  • Building & Pest Inspection
Book with Gary Call 1300 787 327
Local model Franchise owner-operator
Covers Perth SE and SW (Cannington and Port Kennedy zones) — view Perth SE and SW (Cannington and Port Kennedy zones) area hub
Gary Wilkes, SURE Building Inspector
3,708 inspection reports 93,322 defects found 122 unique defects
Common Inspections completed by Gary

Buying - Selling - Building - Specialised

Combined building + pest

Complete inspection covering both building structure and timber pest assessments in a single visit.

Comprehensive pre-purchase

Thorough evaluation of a property condition for buyers and vendors at every stage.

Frame-stage inspection (double brick)

Critical stage inspection for double brick construction before cladding is applied.
Away from the job

When Gary clocks off

Outside work, Gary enjoys fishing and following Premier League football - a committed Newcastle United supporter.

Notable work

Selected projects

  • Heathrow Airport

    Commercial development work associated with Heathrow Airport, as foreman and site supervisor.

  • UK shopping centres

    Foreman and site supervisor across multiple major shopping-centre developments throughout the UK.

  • Mutual Trust

    Building project works delivered for Mutual Trust.

When Gary walks your roof

Here is what you get.

The same report, the same advice, the same person on the job from day one. Ring head office and we route you back to Gary whenever you need them.

Sagging, water-stained kitchen ceiling identified during a SURE inspection
01: The report

A digital report you can read on the drive home.

Every defect categorised by severity. Every photo annotated. Everything explained in plain English. Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.1.

  • Same-day delivery subject to access and availability
  • Plain-English defect summaries
  • Compliant with Australian Standard AS 4349.1
See a sample report
02: The advice

Gary on your job for twelve months.

Spotted something six months after settling? Worried about a hairline crack that is growing? Ring SURE. A trained head office team answers, walks you through it, lines Gary up for anything technical, and helps you find the right trade if it needs fixing. We are here to help.

  • One number, real SURE people answer
  • Gary stays your inspector for twelve months
  • Trade coordination included
A SURE inspector reviewing inspection notes
Coverage

Suburbs Gary inspects

137 suburbs across Perth SE and SW (Cannington and Port Kennedy zones).

Alfred Cove Anketell Applecross Ardross Armadale Ascot Attadale Atwell Aubin Grove Baldivis Banjup Bateman Beaconsfield Beckenham Bedfordale Beeliar Belmont Bentley Bertram Bibra Lake Bicton Booragoon Brookdale Bull Creek Byford Calista Camillo Canning Vale Cannington Carlisle Cloverdale Cockburn Central Como Coodanup Coolbellup Cooloongup Dawesville Dudley Park East Cannington East Fremantle East Victoria Park Erskine Falcon Ferndale Forrestdale Fremantle Golden Bay Gosnells Greenfields Halls Head Hamilton Hill Hammond Park Harrisdale Haynes Hilbert Hillman Hilton Huntingdale Jandakot Karawara Kardinya Karnup Kelmscott Kensington Kenwick Kewdale Lakelands Langford Lathlain Leda Leeming Lynwood Maddington Madora Bay Mandogalup Mandurah Manning Meadow Springs Medina Melville Mount Nasura Mount Pleasant Mount Richon Munster Murdoch North Coogee North Yunderup Oakford Orelia Palmyra Parkwood Parmelia Piara Waters Pinjarra Port Kennedy Queens Park Ravenswood Redcliffe Riverton Rivervale Rockingham Roleystone Rossmoyne Safety Bay Salter Point Samson Secret Harbour Serpentine Seville Grove Shelley Shoalwater Singleton South Fremantle South Lake South Perth South Yunderup Southern River Spearwood St James Success Thornlie Treeby Victoria Park Waikiki Wandi Wannanup Warnbro Waterford Wattle Grove Wellard Whitby White Gum Valley Willagee Willetton Wilson Winthrop Yangebup
Perth SE and SW (Cannington and Port Kennedy zones) inspection support
“Clear report language, photo-backed findings, same-day delivery subject to access and availability, and twelve months of report-related follow-up support.”

Included with eligible SURE inspections

Book with Gary. Same-day where available. Same person. 12 months.

One inspection, twelve months of advice, and Gary on the other end of the phone every time you call.

Book with Gary
Or call 1300 787 327 we aim to respond same business day

Real defects our inspectors have flagged

Concrete Floor Cracking — real structural defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report
Uninstalled Garage Door — real finishes defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report
Vanity Water Damage — real moisture defect photographed in a SURE Building Inspections report