PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS · PERTH
Offer Accepted? Know What You’re Really Buying.
Civil engineer-led building & pest inspections. Report within 24 hours.
- MIEAust Engineer
- WA Registered
- 10+ Yrs Experience
$699
FIXED · INC GST · PERTH METRO
Building + pest + thermal imaging.
Everything included. No add-ons at checkout.
✓ Report within 24 hours — or your inspection is free.
Engineer-led inspections · Reports within 24 hours · Perth & surrounding suburbs
✓ Answered 24/7 — even 10pm Sunday
- Book an Appointment
Inspected by an engineer, not a checklist operator.
CIVIL ENGINEER · WA BUILDING PRACTITIONER · MIEAUST · TIMBER PEST INCLUDED · 24H REPORT
Pre-Purchase Building & Pest Inspections Perth | Engineer-Led
The shower looked brand new. Our camera found what tiles can hide.
New tiles hide a lot. Thermal imaging doesn’t care about tiles — it reads what’s happening behind them.
Inspection example: hidden moisture detected behind a clean-looking shower wall.


Recreation of a StructSure finding. Every Premium inspection includes full thermal scanning.
02 · The Real Cost of Skipping a Perth Building Inspection
Not knowing is the expensive option. Building Inspection Perth Cost
Typical Perth repair costs for defects that hide from an untrained eye — versus the cost of knowing everything before you sign
TERMITE DAMAGE REPAIR
$10,000+
Structural timber replacement after an established colony — common in Perth’s sandy soils.
HIDDEN MOISTURE & DAMP
$4,000–$9,000
Leak tracing, treatment and re-finishing once damage surfaces — months after you’ve settled.
KNOWING EVERYTHING FIRST
$699
Every defect found, photographed, priced into your negotiation — before the contract is binding.
A documented defect is negotiation leverage. StructSure reports regularly pay for themselves many times over in the first conversation with the seller’s agent.
03 · THE DECISION
This is where the guessing stops
All prices fixed and include GST. Confirmed at booking, never revised after.
Most Choosen by perth buyers
Premium Building + Pest
$699
Full structural, roof void & subfloor assessment plus termite & pest — with engineer-grade instruments on every job:
THERMAL CAMERA
MOISTURE METER
WALL SCANNER
INSPECTION CAMERA
SCHMIDT HAMMER*
- Report within 24 hours — guaranteed, or it’s free
- Full moisture readings, all wet areas
- Visual electrical fault check — documented
- Major fixed appliance function test
- Free insurance risk check
- Post-report engineer call included
Standard Building + Pest
$499
Visual structural + termite & pest assessment. Report within 24 hours.
- Full visual building inspection
- Termite & timber pest assessment
- Post-report engineer call
- No thermal, moisture or scanning instruments
Building Only
$299
Structural inspection only. Best only if a timber pest inspection is already arranged separately.
- Full structural inspection
- PDF report within 24 hours
- No termite or pest assessment
- No thermal or moisture instruments
*Schmidt hammer non-destructive concrete testing used where structurally warranted. Outside Perth Metro (Mandurah, Bunbury)? A flat $200 callout fee applies — always disclosed before your booking is confirmed, never after. Very large properties quoted individually.
04 · WHY AN ENGINEER
Not Just Inspected. Engineered.
Most inspectors report what they see. StructSure engineers explain what it means. Here is the difference on every job:
| StructSure | Typical Perth inspector | |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification | Civil Engineer — MIEAust | Trade licence / general inspector |
| Structural analysis | Engineer-grade — understands failure mechanisms | Visual checklist |
| Independence | No agent or builder relationships | Referral relationships common |
| Report turnaround | Within 24 hours — guaranteed, or it’s free | 3–5 business days |
| After the report | Personal engineer call — every job | Report emailed, no follow-up |
| Thermal imaging | Included — Premium package | Not standard |
| AS 4349.1 compliance | Yes — every inspection | Not always verified |
We don’t sell repairs. We inspect independently, report clearly, and explain what matters — before you commit.
Not sure which inspection you need?
Sarah — StructSure Property Concierge. Available 24/7 to answer questions, recommend the right inspection, and help you book.
05 · THE EVIDENCE
See exactly what $699 buys — before you spend it
- Executive summary — key findings in plain English, at the front
- Major & minor defects — separated, rated, every finding photographed
- Thermal & moisture findings — what's happening behind the walls
- Engineer's assessment — severity and recommended action
- Negotiation leverage — clear documentation of what the seller should address
See the type of photos, defect locations, severity notes, and recommendations included in your report. Real report, real Perth property — address redacted. No email required.
Every finding photographed and documented on-site — as it happens.
ENGR. AHMED RAJPUT — FOUNDER & LEAD ENGINEER, MIEAUST
06 · ENGINEER-LED TEAM
Every inspection is engineer-led, not checklist-led
New to Perth buyers, not new to buildings. StructSure is an engineer-led inspection company. Every inspection is handled by a qualified civil engineer or building practitioner with residential construction experience, so your report is more than a checklist — it is a clear technical assessment of what the findings mean before you commit.
First home? We’ll walk you through the report. Every inspection includes a free follow-up call with our engineer-led team, so you’re not left decoding technical findings alone.
PROFESSIONALLY INSURED
MIEAUST
WA BUILDING PRACTITIONER
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CARD
AS 4349.1
07 · Perth Suburbs We Cover
Where we go, what we check
A full non-invasive assessment of every accessible area — inside, outside, above and below. Joondalup to Rockingham, Fremantle to Midland: every Perth Metro suburb, one fixed price.
Structure & foundations
Cracking and movement from Perth’s reactive clay soils — footings, load-bearing walls, roof frame and subsidence signs, assessed to failure-mechanism level.
Internal condition
Waterproofing failure and hidden moisture in wet areas. Cracking, water staining, rising damp indicators, plumbing and visible electrical safety hazards.
External, drainage & safety
Roof leaks and gutter damage, drainage and slope that cause future damp movement, retaining walls, balcony and pool-area fall risks.
Termite & timber pest
Active colonies and previous timber damage — a genuine risk across all Perth Metro. Roof void and subfloor assessed in the same visit, one combined report.
08 · YOUR DEADLINE
Message us today. Here’s your
actual timeline.
Not “fast turnaround” — real dates, computed from right now.
TODAY · FRI, 10 JULY
Quote & booking confirmed
WhatsApp the property address — confirmed slot within 5 minutes, any hour.
BY MON, 13 JULY
Property inspected
Your engineer on-site within 48 hours — most jobs next-day. Attend if you like; many buyers do.
BY MON, 13 JULY
Report + engineer call
Full photographed report within 24 hours of inspection — then a personal call through every finding.
PERTH-WIDE
Pre-purchase building inspections
across Perth
StructSure provides engineer-led pre-purchase building and timber pest inspections across the Perth metropolitan area — older homes, renovated properties, brick veneer and double brick construction, apartments and units. Every inspection covers roof spaces and subfloors where accessible, wet areas, drainage concerns, moisture issues, cracking and settlement movement, and timber pest risk.
We regularly inspect in Thornlie, Bassendean, Lynwood, Midland, Cannington, Victoria Park, Morley, Armadale, Joondalup, Mount Lawley and surrounding suburbs — one fixed price across all of Perth Metro.
Perth pre-purchase inspections
For buyers who need a clear building and timber pest report before finance, settlement, or building inspection deadlines — booked, inspected and reported inside your contract window.
Older Perth homes
We check cracking, moisture, roof space condition, drainage, wet areas, timber elements, and signs of settlement movement — the defects Perth’s reactive soils and older construction hide best.
New builds and PCI
We also inspect practical completion defects and workmanship issues — wet areas, roof spaces, doors, windows, finishes, and drainage — before you sign off on your builder’s handover.
10 · BEFORE YOU BOOK
Common Questions
Is pest inspection included, or charged separately?
Pest inspection is included in the Premium package. For Standard or Building-only inspections, timber pest may be charged separately.
What makes StructSure different from other Perth inspectors?
StructSure inspections are engineer-led, not checklist-led. Every inspection is handled by a qualified civil engineer or building practitioner, providing a technical assessment rather than just a visual checklist.
How fast will I receive my report?
Reports are provided within 24 hours of the inspection for Premium services. Standard inspections may take 3–5 business days.
Can I use the report to negotiate the purchase price?
Yes — the report documents defects, hidden moisture, and structural issues, providing leverage for negotiation before you commit to the contract.
Are there hidden fees or callout charges?
No hidden fees. Outside Perth Metro, a flat callout fee may apply, which is disclosed before booking.
What does the report actually look like?
Reports include a full executive summary, photographs of major and minor defects, thermal & moisture findings, and the engineer’s recommendations.
How much does a pre-purchase building inspection cost in Perth?
Premium package: $699. Standard building + pest: $499. Building-only inspection: $299.