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

Pre-Purchase Structural Building Inspection in Willetton

From $350

Professional pre-purchase structural building inspection by your local SURE inspector in Willetton. 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 Willetton

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

About Willetton

Local context for Willetton

Population
19,262
Median era
1980s
Council
City of Canning
Common defects
  • Ageing roof coverings
  • Foundation movement from clay soil
  • Outdated bathroom waterproofing
DefectIndex · Willetton

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

Based on 45 SURE inspections carried out in the Willetton.

  1. 01
    StructuralModerate32 of 45 reports
  2. 02
    FinishesCosmetic23 of 45 reports
  3. 03
    StructuralModerate22 of 45 reports
  4. 04
    FinishesCosmetic20 of 45 reports
  5. 05
    DrainageModerate20 of 45 reports
  6. 06
    RoofingModerate19 of 45 reports
  7. 07
    MoistureModerate17 of 45 reports
  8. 08
    FinishesCosmetic16 of 45 reports
  9. 09
    DrainageModerate16 of 45 reports
  10. 10
    RoofingMinor15 of 45 reports
  11. 11
    MoistureModerate14 of 45 reports
  12. 12
    ComplianceMinor14 of 45 reports
  13. 13
    DrainageMinor14 of 45 reports
  14. 14
    DrainageModerate14 of 45 reports
  15. 15
    Soil & FoundationModerate14 of 45 reports
  16. 16
    RoofingModerate13 of 45 reports
  17. 17
    PlumbingModerate13 of 45 reports
  18. 18
    FinishesCosmetic12 of 45 reports
  19. 19
    Soil & FoundationMinor12 of 45 reports
  20. 20
    RoofingMinor12 of 45 reports
  21. 21
    PlumbingModerate12 of 45 reports
  22. 22
    DrainageModerate12 of 45 reports
  23. 23
    Soil & FoundationModerate12 of 45 reports
  24. 24
    MoistureModerate12 of 45 reports
  25. 25
    StructuralMinor11 of 45 reports
  26. 26
    StructuralModerate11 of 45 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 Willetton

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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