A comprehensive combined building and pest inspection is highly recommended to protect your property investment and potentially save thousands of dollars on unforeseen repair bills. Conducted by Phillip Grahn, an experienced builder and licensed pest inspector local to Harrisdale WA and Regional WA, this service identifies major and minor property defects, structural issues, and signs of pest or termite activity. The inspection is completed in accordance with Australian Standard AS4349.1-2007 and the Western Australia Building Act. The thorough visual assessment covers all accessible areas, including the interior and exterior of the building, roof space, under-floor space, garage, carport, garden shed, separate laundry or toilet, small retaining walls, steps, fencing, paths, driveways, and the roof exterior. During the pest inspection, Phillip tests for active termites and borer activity, looking for telltale signs such as hollow-sounding wood, mud tubes, bubbling or peeling paint, small entry holes, water damage, buckling walls or ceilings, maze-like designs, termite droppings, and swarms. You will receive a detailed digital PDF report within 24 hours—or sooner if arranged—featuring severity gradings for each defect and high-resolution color photographs. Raw photos with embedded geotags and date/time stamps are also available on demand. The inspection typically takes between 1-2 hours depending on property size. We recommend clients be present during the inspection so the inspector can communicate findings directly and address any specific areas of concern, ensuring complete peace of mind before you make your purchase.