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.
anita
Your local Cannington inspector · Perth metro
Timber Pest Inspection in the Cannington region
99% Same-Day Reports Subject to access and availability.
Termite and timber pest inspection in the Cannington region to AS 4349.3. Same-day report.
from $250
12 months free advice
4.9★ from 277 Google reviews across Australia · 242,618 Defects Logged across the SURE network
50 suburbs covered in Cannington
1,574 local inspection reports 50 suburbs covered 40,901 local defects logged
What makes SURE different
9,237 inspections
242,618 Defects Logged
Local territory zones
Head office backing
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.
What Cannington customers say
Gary did many pre purchase building inspections for us. Great eye for detail, identify issues, easily accessible to ask questions. Great service. Happy client.
Ruj
Gary Wilkes is a very experienced Building inspector in Rockingham. They also do new home stage build inspections!
Amanda
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.
Benny
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
Alexander
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.
Aaron
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.
Explorer
Gary provided a thorough inspection and a very professional report. I couldn’t be happier with their service.
Michelle
Gary from Sure Inspections was absolutely fantastic. He was friendly, professional, and incredibly thorough throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure we felt confident with the inspection results. Highly recommend his services to anyone needing a reliable and knowledgeable inspector!
Lauren
Great service from Gary, Really thorough report. Highly recommend.
Li
Great services, from very responsive initial request with clarity on what the reports cover, to services provided on site. Gary provided great advice and an accurate report. Highly recommended
Carl-Johan
SURE have been absolutely fantastic for my building and pest inspection on a house I recently bought. Katie was very prompt and informative with all her responses, and was able to organise the building and pest inspection essentially within the day. What was also impressive was the very comprehensive 60 page report that I received that same afternoon. Gary who did the inspection was so incredibly helpful, and was able to clearly explain what everything meant over the phone… as a first time home buyer learning the ropes of all things associated with buying a house, he was patient and understanding. Both Katie and Gary were absolutely champions with fantastic customer service, replying promptly to all my calls and emails. Couldn’t recommend them any more highly! Would definitely use SURE again in the future.
Phebs
Exceptional customer service from Katie and an amazinly detailed reports from Gary. I can't recommend SURE Building and Pest enough if you want a quality and detailed inspections.
Damo
Great service and great feedback about our new place in Harrisdale. Gary and the team bent over backwards to help us meet a deadline. Highly recommended and cheaper than competitors.
Jamie
Gary was very experienced and thorough the live report was similar to example one and I liked the level of detail. Garry was able to clarify a couple of my concerns over the phone. Great service overall.
George
Knowledgeable, professional, detailed/thorough, stressfree. We had a good experience with Sure Building & Pest. Pleasure doing business with Sure. Sharon and Gary were great to deal with.
Richard
Sharon was so helpful and friendly. Gary did a fantastic job in doing detailed inspection. Overall, I had a fantastic experience with SURE team. Thanks again
Aman
Manged to sort out a quick turn around and the report was delivered on the day. Gary was great to work with and provided a thorough service, great feedback and also managed to come up with some cost saving ideas on potential maintenance solutions to several minor issues.
Neil
Gary did a great job reviewing my property . He conducted a detailed inspection and provided high quality and comprehensive report .
Marina
I went with the comprehensive option, and was really happy with the service! The inspection was very detailed, and communication with the team throughout the whole process was top notch! Thank you especially to Gary and Sharon. Will use their service again in a heartbeat.
Farrah
Can’t recommend these guys enough! Sharon at the desk and Gary who did the inspection were both really lovely and accommodating. I feel very safe knowing they handled our recent comprehensive inspection!
nicole
Cannot recommend SURE Building & Pest highly enough. We have had a several reports done by SURE and they are all so incredibly detailed and done in a quick manner. Gary has a thick accent and talks quickly, but he could not be more helpful in explaining his reports. His reports have helped inform us from potentially making some costly mistakes. Richard has also explained parts of the applicable legislation to me that I had no idea about and provided some practical solutions with his knowledge and network. Anytime we need a building or pest report I won't be going anywhere else.
Daniel
The service provide by Garry from Sure Building Inspections was very professional. The report was comprehensive and easy to read. Definitely use them again.
Jim
Thank you for a job well done
David
Very thorough with inspection
liam
It was great experience. Inspection Report was delivered just in few hours after inspection with perfect quality. Thanks.
Dmitry
Great service. Inspection was timely and thorough, including follow up and discussion.
Krista
Great service at Sure. From start to finish, very easy. First class and detailed report, delivered same day. Follow up call for any questions. Highly recommend 👌
Neil
Gary did a thorough inspection. Gave us helpful information and a written report. We would definitely use him again. [commercial property structural inspection]
dog
3rd time using Sure and wouldnt use anyone else. Great service and indepth report. Highly recommend!
Benjamin
Reviews from Google
What we most often find
Based on 2,030 SURE inspections across 49 Cannington suburbs. Real findings, anonymised — no property is identified.
Snapshot generated 7 September 2026
- 41% of reports Moderate
Mulch and Garden Beds Against House
- 28% of reports Moderate
High Termite Risk Due to Environmental Surrounds
- 32% of reports Major
Slab Edge Concealed by Soil, Paving, or Raised Garden Beds
- 20% of reports Moderate
Concealed Internal Wall Areas (Termite Risk)
- 10% of reports Moderate
Inaccessible Roof Space Top Plates
- 17% of reports Moderate
Timber in Contact with Ground
Building inspection services in the Cannington region
Our Cannington inspectors assess units, townhouses and freestanding homes across the area. We give you the facts you need before buying. Our services include:
Most booked
Comprehensive Inspection
Structural, maintenance and timber pest in one visit, one report. AS 4349.1 Annexure C and AS 4349.3. The most complete pre-purchase inspection.
From $640
Building + pest
Combined Building + Pest
One visit, one inspector, two reports. Building and timber pest covered together.
From $550
Structural
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
AS 4349.1 compliant visual inspection for buyers. Covers structure, roof space, subfloor, exterior, and fencing. Same-day report (subject to access and availability).
From $350
Under construction
New Build Stage Inspection
Frame, lockup, fixing, and practical completion (PCI) inspections during construction. Catch issues at each stage while they are still easy to address.
From $640
For vendors
Pre-Sale Building Inspection
Know what buyers will find before they find it. Resolve issues in your own time. Stronger negotiating position at exchange.
From $350
Commercial
Commercial Property Inspection
Due diligence for retail tenancies, office suites, and industrial premises. Structural, services, and compliance review.
From $400
We provide building inspections in various local areas
We cover Cannington and other WA regions, including:
- Port Kennedy Perth SW: south coast and Fremantle
- Morley Perth NE: inner north-east, hills and eastern suburbs
- Joondalup Perth NW: coast and outer north
All our WA regions are covered by the same qualified team.
Suburbs we cover in the Cannington region
Browse all 50 suburbs by letter Alphabetical, A–Z
A 2 suburbs
B 6 suburbs
C 5 suburbs
E 2 suburbs
F 1 suburb
G 1 suburb
H 4 suburbs
K 5 suburbs
L 3 suburbs
M 4 suburbs
O 1 suburb
P 2 suburbs
Q 1 suburb
R 3 suburbs
S 4 suburbs
T 1 suburb
V 1 suburb
W 4 suburbs
Why trust SURE Building Inspections?
Same-day inspection reports
WA property deadlines are tight. We aim to deliver your digital report on the same day as the inspection, subject to access and availability.
Experienced specialists
Every Cannington inspector is fully qualified and insured. We know the local area, from units near Carousel to older freestanding homes.
Inspection-history informed reporting
Our inspection history across Perth helps us explain issues specific to Cannington's housing stock.
12-month free advice
Call us any time within twelve months if you have questions about the report or need advice on what to fix first.
Upfront pricing
Your timber pest inspection, priced upfront.
Pest only
Timber Pest Inspection
AS 4349.3 termite and pest inspection. Same-day report subject to access and availability.
from $250
All prices are from-prices; the exact figure depends on your property.
Use the pricing calculator for an exact quoteWhat a timber pest inspection in the Cannington region covers
Included
- Inspection for termites, borers, wood rot and chemical delignification
- All timbers in the building and on the site (up to 30m from house)
- Thermal imaging, standard on every inspection
- Moisture meters and probing tools
- Identification of areas conducive to termite activity and high-risk zones
- Susceptibility assessment of property and location to termite attack
- Recommendations on future termite inspection intervals and treatment
- Same-day written report with photo evidence
- 12 months free advice from your inspector
Not included
- Structural building assessment (available as add-on)
- Areas beyond 30m from the main building unless block exceeds 2,000 sqm (additional fee applies)
- Invasive access to concealed timbers unless engaged separately
- Termite treatment, inspection and reporting only
- Areas inaccessible due to furnishings, locked doors or restricted access
When you need this inspection
- Buying a property in a high-termite-risk suburb in Perth or Sydney
- Older timber-framed home where previous termite activity is suspected
- Due diligence, your solicitor or lender requires a pest report
- Annual termite inspection as part of an ongoing management program
- Purchasing a property adjoining bushland or with mature trees
- Pairing with a Structural Inspection when you want both structural and pest risk covered before you make an offer
- Selling, and you want white ant activity found and dealt with before a buyer's inspector raises it mid-negotiation
- Preparing to list, where documented treatment presented up front reads better than a surprise finding during the sale
How your timber pest inspection runs
- Book online or by phone Select your address, bedroom count and preferred date, and we'll confirm your booking by phone.
- Inspector examines all accessible timbers Your SURE inspector assesses all accessible timbers in the building and on the site up to 30m, using moisture meters and probes where appropriate.
- Same-day report delivered A detailed PDF report with photographs of any findings, risk ratings, and treatment recommendations is emailed the same day.
- 12 months free advice Your inspector is available for 12 months to answer questions about findings, treatments, or future inspection intervals.
How it works
Book today.
Report promptly.
Get your estimate or call
Choose your inspection type, enter your address, and pick a time. Or call +61 483 965 301 and we'll handle it. We aim to confirm same business day.
Inspector visits
Your local SURE inspector arrives on time, checks every accessible area, and photographs every defect. You'll get a call if we find anything urgent.
Get your report
Full PDF delivered promptly after inspection, with same-day delivery subject to access and availability. Photos, defect descriptions, cost estimates, and recommendations. Then 12 months of report-related follow-up support during business hours.
FAQs — Timber Pest Inspection in the Cannington region
What does the Timber Pest Inspection include?
It looks for evidence of current or previous termite activity in the house and surrounding property — architraves, cabinetry, door and window frames, skirting boards, roof frame, walls and floors — plus moisture testing. Refer to AS 4349.3-2010.
What is a pre-purchase Timber Pest Inspection?
An inspection to identify termites, borers and wood rot affecting the property, plus any conducive conditions and recommendations.
Are Timber Pest Inspections necessary?
Termite damage can be costly, so a timber pest inspection should be part of your pre-purchase due diligence.
Why choose SURE for timber pest inspections?
We are experienced, professional building inspectors who deliver same-day termite inspection reports in accordance with Australian Standards.
How often should a home be inspected for termites?
At least once a year, particularly if termite activity has been observed nearby before.
What attracts termites to a property?
Termites are attracted to warm, damp areas and food sources like untreated timber, wood products, cardboard and paper. Timber, plants or garden beds against the house make it easier for termites to get in from the ground.
How can I help prevent a termite attack?
Clean gutters regularly; remove dead trees; fix leaking taps and water lines to prevent moisture build-up; store mulch, debris and firewood away from the house; don't leave timber or cardboard on the ground; book regular inspections; and consider a Termite Management Plan.
What are common signs of active termites?
Mud tubes; power short-circuiting; damaged floors or ceilings; cracked paint or plaster; and stains to ceilings or cornices.
How long does a timber pest inspection take?
Generally 1–2 hours on site, depending on the size of the property and site. The report is issued later the same day.
Can I attend?
Yes, with the selling agent's permission.
Do I need to attend?
No — the inspector can complete it with access and permission.
Do I have to arrange the time?
No — we contact the selling agent and arrange it on your behalf.
When do I receive the report?
Same day — usually within 5 hours of completion, subject to access.
Can you explain the report?
Yes — the inspector calls to explain it, and you can ask questions any time for 12 months after the inspection.
How recent should the pest report be?
Buyers and their solicitors generally expect a timber pest report to be no more than 3 months old, so time your inspection to fall within that window before you rely on it for settlement.
Can you treat termites if you find them?
Our report identifies the type and extent of any activity and includes treatment recommendations. We don't carry out treatment ourselves, but we can refer you to licensed pest control operators.
Is a pest inspection the same as a timber pest inspection?
Yes. When buyers ask for a pest inspection or a termite inspection before settlement, a timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3 is the report they need — it covers termites, borers, wood rot and the conditions that invite them, across all accessible timbers and the surrounding site. Because we inspect and report rather than sell treatment, the findings stay independent of anyone quoting to fix them.
What does a building inspection in Cannington include?
We check all accessible areas: roof cavity, subfloor, interior rooms and exterior grounds. We note structural issues, safety hazards and maintenance items.
When should I book pre-purchase building inspections in Cannington?
Book soon after your offer is accepted. In WA, once the contract is signed you're committed pending the inspection results, so timing matters.
How long do building inspections in Cannington usually take?
Most take 1-2 hours. A large freestanding home takes longer than a compact unit near Carousel. We'll let you know when you book.
How quickly will I receive my report after the inspection?
Usually the same day, subject to access and availability. Your detailed electronic report arrives in your inbox after the inspection is complete.
Why choose an independent building inspector in Cannington?
We work for you, not the seller or agent. Our report gives you an unbiased view of the property's condition.
What does a building inspector in Cannington look for during a pre-purchase inspection?
We assess structural and accessible areas for visible defects. This includes roof frames, subfloor structures, external timbers, load-bearing walls, concrete slabs, footings and pergolas. Moisture testing is included. If you add a pest inspection, we also check for termite activity and timber pest damage.
Can you inspect apartments, townhouses and freestanding homes in Cannington?
Yes. We inspect all residential types, from modern apartments to older freestanding houses.
Real defects our inspectors have flagged
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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