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Your local Port Kennedy inspector · Perth metro
Comprehensive Inspection in the Port Kennedy region
99% Same-Day Reports Subject to access and availability.
The most complete pre-purchase inspection in the Port Kennedy region: structural, maintenance and timber pest in one visit, one report.
from $640
12 months free advice
4.9★ from 277 Google reviews across Australia · 242,618 Defects Logged across the SURE network
87 suburbs covered in Port Kennedy
2,126 local inspection reports 87 suburbs covered 52,421 local defects logged
What makes SURE different
9,237 inspections
242,618 Defects Logged
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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 Port Kennedy customers say
Gary did a thorough inspection. Gave us helpful information and a written report. We would definitely use him again. [commercial property structural inspection]
dog
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
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
Fast response and thorough service. Minor defects were picked up and report was delivered same day.
Judith
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!
Rachel
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
Michael
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
On time, detailed report, fair price. Explained everything clearly. Great building & pest inspection service. Will highly recommend to friends and family.
Santosh
Punctual, thorough and detail oriented.
Luke
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
Professional and efficient. Recommended
Baltcha
Had a great experience with SURE building inspectors, they did a very thorough job and we received so many pictures and short summary of what recommendations are needed to fix the problem
Elysha1995
It was a pleasure to work with sure to get my inspection report done, on time , very professional, recommended .
Stephen
Very quick turn around time, very happy with our building and pest report. 😊
Jamaja
Excellent service and a quick turnaround. My structural and timber pest inspection report was ready in just two days. Communication was great, with all my questions answered promptly. Thank you!
Dasha
Outstanding service, from the initial contact right through the final day. Can not fault. Nick felt like a personal assistant through his thorough organisation and prompt follow up, and Garry was very efficient with his return of the report to us and offering clarification of anything on it. Highly recommend.
Ksenija
Great customer service Quick to respond Inspection completed within 4 hours of making contact Inspection completed by 3.30pm Report was emailed by 6.30pm. 72 pages of fantastic feedback and items fir the seller to attend to. I would highly recommend getting the comprehensive report Great job team. Couldn’t be happier. 😁
Cheryl
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
Reviews from Google
What we most often find
Based on 2,925 SURE inspections across 86 Port Kennedy suburbs. Real findings, anonymised — no property is identified.
Snapshot generated 7 September 2026
- 39% of reports Moderate
Mulch and Garden Beds Against House
- 61% of reports Moderate
External Wall Cracking due to Settlement
- 35% of reports Major
Slab Edge Concealed by Soil, Paving, or Raised Garden Beds
- 32% of reports Moderate
Undrained Air Conditioner Overflow
- 26% of reports Cosmetic
External Door Paint Deterioration
- 25% of reports Moderate
High Termite Risk Due to Environmental Surrounds
Building inspection services in the Port Kennedy region
Our Port Kennedy inspectors assess newer developments and established homes across the southern growth corridor. We give you the facts you need before buying. Our services include:
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
Pest only
Timber Pest Inspection
Targeted inspection for termites, borers, and fungal decay. AS 4349.3 compliant. Recommended for older properties and those near bushland.
From $250
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 Port Kennedy and other WA regions, including:
- Morley Perth NE: inner north-east, hills and eastern suburbs
- Joondalup Perth NW: coast and outer north
- Cannington Perth SE, inland south and river east
All our WA regions are covered by the same qualified team.
Suburbs we cover in the Port Kennedy region
Featured suburbs
Browse all 87 suburbs by letter Alphabetical, A–Z
A 7 suburbs
B 10 suburbs
C 6 suburbs
D 2 suburbs
E 2 suburbs
F 3 suburbs
G 2 suburbs
H 5 suburbs
J 1 suburb
K 2 suburbs
L 3 suburbs
M 9 suburbs
N 2 suburbs
O 1 suburb
P 4 suburbs
R 4 suburbs
S 13 suburbs
T 1 suburb
W 9 suburbs
Y 1 suburb
Why choose SURE Building Inspections
Same-day inspection reports
Property transactions move quickly. We aim to deliver your digital report on the same day as the inspection, subject to access and availability.
Experienced inspectors
Our team is fully qualified and insured. We know the Port Kennedy area and the issues common to newer coastal developments.
Inspection-history informed reporting
Our inspection history across WA helps us explain issues that are difficult to assess during a short open-home walkthrough.
12-month free advice
Call us any time within twelve months with questions about your report. We're here to help you understand what needs attention and what can wait.
Upfront pricing
Your comprehensive inspection, priced upfront.
Most booked
Comprehensive Inspection
Structural, maintenance and timber pest in one visit, one report. AS 4349.1 Annexure C and AS 4349.3.
from $640
All prices are from-prices; the exact figure depends on your property.
Use the pricing calculator for an exact quoteWhat a comprehensive inspection in the Port Kennedy region covers
Included
- Structural and non structural inspection per AS 4349.1-2007 Annexure C
- Roof frame, load-bearing walls, subfloor, concrete slab and footings
- Non-structural elements: driveway, paths, fences, retaining walls, surface drainage, ceilings, wall linings and flooring
- Pergolas and decking (where applicable)
- Granny flats and workshops (where applicable, additional fee applies)
- Doors, windows, facia, barge boards and eaves
- Roof cover, gutters and downpipes
- Ceilings and internal wall linings
- Flooring, floor coverings and subfloor where accessible
- Plumbing drains, taps and toilets
- Cabinets, vanities, mirrors, shower screens and baths
- Fixed Kitchen Appliances
- Vents, skylights, insulation and sarking
- Full timber pest inspection per AS 4349.3-2010
- Single combined PDF report with photos, same day delivery
- 12 months free advice from your inspector
Not included
- Areas inaccessible due to furnishings, locked doors, or restricted access
- Areas beyond 30m unless block exceeds 2,000 sqm (additional fee)
- Invasive access to concealed areas
- Electrical wiring compliance (visual only)
When you need this inspection
- Buying an older property and want a complete picture, not just the big items
- First home buyer who wants maximum confidence before committing
- Property with extensive outbuildings, large gardens, or granny flat
- Pre-auction inspection where you need the fullest possible scope quickly
- High-value property where the negotiation leverage from maintenance items matters
How your comprehensive inspection runs
- Book the Comprehensive Inspection One booking. One inspector. We cover structural, maintenance and pest in a single 1.5–3 hour visit.
- Inspector assesses every accessible area From structural frame to door handles, your inspector documents defects across the full scope of AS 4349.1 Annexure C plus the complete timber pest scope of AS 4349.3.
- One comprehensive report, same day A detailed PDF with photos, severity ratings, and actionable recommendations across all three inspection scopes is emailed the same day.
- 12 months free advice Your inspector is available for 12 months after the inspection to answer any questions about findings, remediation options, or maintenance priorities.
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 +61 483 937 236 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 — Comprehensive Inspection in the Port Kennedy region
What happens during a Comprehensive Inspection?
The inspector assesses each area in the inspection criteria (refer AS 4349.1-2007 Annexure C and AS 4349.3-2010) and delivers a final report of defects, issues and recommendations.
Is a Comprehensive Inspection necessary?
It isn't a requirement, but it can highlight issues not covered by a Structural, Pest or Combined inspection.
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, then calls you afterwards to discuss the observations.
Do I have to arrange the inspection time?
No — we arrange timing with the agent or seller and email you the confirmed time.
When do I receive the report?
Same day — usually within 5 hours of completion, subject to access.
Can you explain the report to me?
Yes — we call on completion to discuss the observations, and you can ask questions any time for 12 months after the inspection.
Do you check the pool?
No — we recommend engaging the pool shop currently managing the pool for its inspection and maintenance history.
Do you check electrical and gas?
Fixed Kitchen Appliances are checked for serviceability. Polarity testing is available for an additional fee. Gas is specialised and not tested, though the gas hot water is checked for serviceability.
Do you check for asbestos?
Asbestos is excluded from scope per AS 4349.1 and requires laboratory testing. Where it is obvious, the inspector may flag risk areas of cement fibrous sheeting; a Licensed Asbestos Surveyor must be engaged for formal testing.
Is smoke alarm testing included?
No — this must be completed by a qualified electrician. We document how many smoke alarms are fitted.
Are RCDs sighted and tested?
No — this must be completed by a qualified electrician.
Is testing of solar panels included?
No — this must be completed by a qualified electrician. We document any visible damage to panels.
Is the seller obligated to fix maintenance and non-structural items?
Generally not for minor or non-structural issues, though they may be responsible for major defects. Review your sale contract and consult your settlement agent or conveyancer.
Does the age of my house affect the inspection?
Yes — the building is compared to a similar-age, well-maintained building.
Are plumbing pipes inspected?
Yes — visual defects are reported and taps and drains are tested. Where water is disconnected or further investigation is needed, we recommend a licensed plumber.
Do you inspect inside the hot water system?
No — this is a visual inspection only.
Will leaks be checked?
Yes — we look for indications of roof, shower and plumbing leaks. Some leaks require further invasive steps to confirm.
How long does it take?
Generally 1.5–3 hours on site depending on size and age. The report is issued later the same day.
What does a building inspection in Port Kennedy include?
We check all accessible areas: roof space, subfloor, interior rooms and exterior site. We note structural issues, safety hazards and maintenance items. Most buyers also add a pest inspection to check for timber-destroying pests.
When should I book Port Kennedy pre-purchase building inspections?
Book soon after your offer is accepted. In WA, the contract is usually subject to building and pest inspection results, so timing matters.
How long do building inspections in Port Kennedy usually take?
Most take 1-2 hours. A large freestanding home takes longer than a compact unit in a newer development. 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 is delivered as soon as possible after the on-site inspection.
Why choose an independent building inspector in Port Kennedy?
We work exclusively for buyers. We have no ties to agents or sellers. Our only job is to give you the facts.
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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