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Pre-Purchase / Warnbro, WA / Inspector: Gary Wilkes

Pre-Purchase Structural Building Inspection in Warnbro

From $350

Professional pre-purchase structural building inspection by your local SURE inspector in Warnbro. Know exactly what you're buying before settlement day.

01
Book
Online or by phone
02
Inspect
~1–2hr on-site
03
Report
Subject to access
SURE inspector Gary Wilkes
Gary Wilkes
Perth SE and SW (Cannington and Port Kennedy zones) · 1300 787 327
Scope

What's in your pre-purchase structural building inspection

Included

  • Roof frame - rafters, trusses, ridge, bracing, and roof-frame defects
  • Load-bearing walls - cracking, movement, and structural continuity
  • Subfloor structure - stumps, bearers, and joists
  • Concrete slab and footings - cracking, settlement, and moisture ingress
  • Same-day written report with photo evidence
  • 12 months free advice from your inspector
Pre-Purchase Structural Building Inspection on site in Warnbro

Our inspectors document every accessible element on site with photo evidence and severity ratings.

About Warnbro

Local context for Warnbro

Population
10,828
Median era
1970s-90s
Common defects
  • External wall cracking from slab settlement
  • Mulch and garden beds placed directly against house walls
  • Concealed or inadequately exposed slab edges
DefectIndex · Warnbro

Defects our pre-purchase structural building inspections
commonly flag in Warnbro

Based on 29 SURE inspections carried out in the Warnbro.

  1. 01
    StructuralModerate22 of 29 reports
  2. 02
    FinishesCosmetic15 of 29 reports
  3. 03
    MoistureMinor13 of 29 reports
  4. 04
    RoofingModerate10 of 29 reports
  5. 05
    DrainageModerate14 of 29 reports
  6. 06
    FinishesCosmetic13 of 29 reports
  7. 07
    StructuralMinor10 of 29 reports
  8. 08
    Soil & FoundationMinor13 of 29 reports
  9. 09
    FinishesMinor12 of 29 reports
  10. 10
    Soil & FoundationMajor12 of 29 reports
  11. 11
    FinishesCosmetic9 of 29 reports
  12. 12
    FinishesCosmetic12 of 29 reports

Anonymised at suburb level · Minimum 5 inspections per published stat · No individual property identified · 12 months FREE advice on every report

Your local inspector

Meet your inspector in Warnbro

Gary Wilkes, SURE Building Inspector
Gary Wilkes
Perth SE and SW (Cannington and Port Kennedy zones)
1300 787 327 Book inspection
Common questions

About pre-purchase structural building inspection

What does a structural building inspection cover?

Our pre-purchase building inspection is structural as per the contract of sale. The inspector analyses the roof frame, load-bearing walls, subfloor structure, and the concrete slab and footings, then delivers a report of the issues found in each area. The inspection follows AS 4349.1-2007.

How long does a building inspection take?

A typical pre-purchase structural building inspection takes 1–2 hours on site, depending on the size and age of the property.

When will I get the report?

Same-day reports are standard — usually within 5 hours of the inspection, subject to access. You'll receive a detailed written report you can use to make your decision before settlement.

Do I need to be there for the inspection?

There's no need to attend. We arrange a suitable time with the agent or seller, and the inspector calls you on completion to talk through what was found. You're welcome to ask questions for 12 months afterward.

When should I get a structural building inspection?

We recommend one whenever you're buying a property or planning a major renovation. It gives you an independent picture of the building's condition before you commit.

Can the report be used for council approval?

No. A pre-purchase building inspection assesses the property's condition for the buyer — it can't be used for council approval. For that, you'll need to contact a registered building surveyor.

How does SURE arrange access to the property?

We organise the inspection timing directly with the agent or seller, and attend only with their permission. You don't need to coordinate anything yourself.

Built to last. 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
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