Gary Wilkes is a very experienced Building inspector in Rockingham. They also do new home stage build inspections!
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Your local Port Kennedy inspector · Perth metro
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection in the Port Kennedy region
99% Same-Day Reports Subject to access and availability.
Your local Port Kennedy building inspector, on site for an AS 4349.1 pre-purchase inspection. Same-day report.
from $350
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
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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
- 61% of reports Moderate
External Wall Cracking due to Settlement
- 32% of reports Moderate
Undrained Air Conditioner Overflow
- 26% of reports Cosmetic
External Door Paint Deterioration
- 36% of reports Moderate
Trees in Close Proximity to Dwelling
- 32% of reports Cosmetic
Bedroom 2 Ceiling/Cornice Join Crack
- 18% of reports Cosmetic
Paint Deterioration on Fascia and Barge Boards
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:
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
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 pre-purchase building inspection, priced upfront.
Structural
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
AS 4349.1 thorough visual inspection. Same-day report subject to access and availability.
from $350
All prices are from-prices; the exact figure depends on your property.
Use the pricing calculator for an exact quoteWhat a pre-purchase building inspection in the Port Kennedy region covers
Included
- Roof frame, rafters, trusses, ridge, bracing, connections
- Load-bearing walls, cracking, movement, structural continuity
- Subfloor structures, stumps, bearers, joists
- Concrete slab, cracking, settlement, concrete cancer
- Same-day written report with photo evidence
- 12 months free advice from your inspector
Not included
- Non-structural or cosmetic maintenance items
- Timber pest or termite inspection (available as add-on)
- Appliance testing, plumbing or electrical verification
- Areas inaccessible due to furnishings or locked access
- Plumbing or drainage inspection
- Engineering certification
When you need this inspection
- Buying a house and need to know if the structure is sound before making an offer
- Concerned about cracking in walls or uneven floors in a property you're purchasing
- Making a lower offer based on structural defects, need documented evidence
- Purchasing an older property where movement is common
- Lender or solicitor requires a structural report before settlement
- Planning a major renovation and want to confirm the load-bearing elements are sound before committing to a design
- Pre-auction buyer who needs a fast, focused read on structural risk before bidding
How your pre-purchase building inspection runs
- Book online or by phone Select your property address, bedroom count and preferred date, and we'll confirm your booking by phone.
- Inspector visits the property Your SURE inspector completes a thorough structural assessment of all accessible areas, typically around 1 hour depending on size.
- Same-day report delivered A detailed PDF report with photos and severity ratings is emailed to you the same day as the inspection.
- 12 months free advice Call or email your inspector any time in the next 12 months with questions about the report findings, at no charge.
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 — Pre-Purchase Building Inspection in the Port Kennedy region
Is this pre-purchase inspection the same as a structural inspection?
Yes. The pre-purchase inspection on this page is a Structural Inspection carried out to AS 4349.1-2007 Annexure A, covering roof frames, load-bearing walls, subfloor structures, and the slab and footings. Combined and Comprehensive inspections cover more and are booked as separate services.
What does the pre-purchase inspection include?
It focuses on the structural integrity of the key elements: roof frames, load-bearing walls, subfloor structures and the concrete slab and footings. Refer to AS 4349.1-2007 Annexure A.
What happens during a pre-purchase inspection?
The inspector assesses each area outlined in the inspection criteria, then delivers a final report outlining any defects or issues affecting the property's condition.
When should I get a pre-purchase inspection?
Whenever you are buying a property or planning a major renovation.
Is a pre-purchase inspection necessary?
Structural issues can be costly, so a structural inspection should be an essential part of your due diligence.
Does a pre-purchase inspection include termites?
No — timber pest is a separate service under AS 4349.3. Book a Combined inspection to have both in one report.
Can I attend?
Yes, with the selling agent's permission.
Do I need to attend?
No, you don't need to be present during the inspection. Once you book with us, we arrange access and manage the entire process for you. After the inspection is complete, your inspector will personally call you to walk through their key findings and important observations in detail.
Do I have to arrange the time?
No — we arrange timing with the agent or seller on your behalf.
When do I receive the report?
Your detailed report will be delivered on the same day as the inspection, usually by the end of the day, subject to access and availability. After the inspection, your inspector will personally call you to walk you through the key findings.
Can you explain the report?
Yes — the inspector calls on completion, and you can ask questions any time for 12 months after the inspection.
Can the inspection be used for council approval?
No — please contact a building surveyor for that.
How long does it take?
Generally 1–2 hours on site. The report is issued later the same day.
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.
Will structural leaks or water ingress be checked?
Yes, the inspector reports indications of roof and plumbing leaks that may point to structural issues, though some leaks can only be confirmed with further, more invasive investigation.
What's the difference between a Structural Inspection and a Comprehensive Inspection?
The Structural Inspection covers only structural elements under AS 4349.1 Annexure A: roof frame, load-bearing walls, subfloor and slab. The Comprehensive Inspection extends this to Annexure C, adding non-structural maintenance items such as doors, windows, roof cover and plumbing fixtures. Choose Structural to confirm structural soundness only; choose Comprehensive for a fuller condition picture.
Is the pool inspected as part of a pre-purchase inspection?
No, pool structure, equipment and fencing fall outside the structural scope. We recommend engaging the pool shop currently managing the pool for its own inspection and maintenance history.
Is this the same as a home inspection or a house inspection?
Yes. A home inspection, a house inspection and a property inspection all describe the same pre-purchase building inspection under AS 4349.1 — an independent look at the structure before you commit. Different agents and lenders use different words for it; the report you receive is the same.
Do you send a qualified building inspector, or a subcontractor?
Your building inspector is the person who attends, writes the report and calls you afterwards. Territories are run by local owner-inspectors, so the inspector who takes the booking is the one on site — and the one you can ring for the next 12 months.
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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