Gary Wilkes
Gary Wilkes is a Registered Master Inspector® and franchise owner of SURE Building Inspections, operating from Port Kennedy and servicing every suburb between Mandurah and Fremantle with same-day building inspection reports. He holds the only Home Inspection seat at BNI Coastal.
What's Gary's background before becoming a building inspector?
30+ years in the building and construction industry, as a foreman and manager on residential and commercial projects across Australia and internationally, plus owning two of his own property maintenance businesses.12 Conducting on-site property inspections has been a core part of his work for years, identifying construction defects on new builds and recommending repairs on existing structures.2
Is Gary independently accredited?
Yes, he's a Registered Master Inspector® (RMI), the certification administered by the Master Inspector Association of Australia, which requires demonstrated expertise and standards compliance to maintain in-good-standing status.3
What's actually different about a SURE inspection?
Three things. Reports are delivered same-day via SURE's digital reporting system (defects, severity, likely repair costs, repair advice).4 Inspections include thermal imaging and moisture meters as standard.5 And, uniquely in WA, SURE includes 12 months of free post-inspection advice, so owners can come back with questions months after the report.45
Where does Gary service?
Every suburb between Mandurah and Fremantle, including Rockingham, Safety Bay, Secret Harbour, Waikiki, Warnbro, Baldivis, Port Kennedy, Cannington, Wilson, Bentley, Queens Park and surrounds.51
Inspection services Gary handles
| Inspection type | Who it's for |
|---|---|
| Pre-purchase building inspection | Buyers wanting to know what they're really buying before settlement.[^1] |
| Pre-sale inspection | Vendors wanting to know what a buyer's report will say, and to fix things first.[^1] |
| New construction phase inspection | Owners building a new home; inspections at slab, frame, lockup, fixing, practical-completion stages.[^1] |
| Structural defect inspection | Vendors and buyers facing visible structural concerns; major-defect categorisation backed by Australian Standards.[^6] |
| Timber pest inspection | Pre-purchase or routine, termite + borer + fungal damage screening.[^1] |
| Pest control treatments | Treatment scoping for issues identified during inspection.[^4] |
Inspections start from $300; final pricing depends on property size and inspection type.[^1]
How quickly does Gary deliver reports?
Same day, within hours of the on-site inspection, not days.5 The report itself runs through every defect identified with best-case / worst-case repair scenarios, likely repair costs, and a recommended course of action, so a buyer can make a settlement-day decision without waiting.4
Ideal referral
Buyers, real estate agents and conveyancers who need a fast, defensible building inspection report before settlement.
Ideal referral partners
Real estate agents, settlement agents, buyers agents, mortgage brokers and conveyancers.
Sources
- SURE Building Inspections Port Kennedy , surebuildinginspections.au · Gary's 30+ years experience, $300 starting price, full inspection types, service area
- Gary Wilkes, Team Members, SURE Building Inspections , surebuildinginspections.au · Career history: foreman, manager, two prior property-maintenance businesses, international experience
- Building Inspection Perth, Master Inspector Association of Australia , Master Inspector Association of Australia · Gary Wilkes RMI® listed as Registered Master Inspector™ In Good Standing
- SURE Building Inspections, company overview , ZoomInfo · Digital reporting system; same-day reports; 12 months free advice claim
- SURE Building Inspections Cannington, Gary Wilkes , surebuildinginspections.au · Thermal imaging + moisture meters standard; suburb coverage list; 12 months free advice (WA-exclusive)
- Major Structural Defects & Pre-Purchase Inspections , surebuildinginspections.au · Defect categorisation methodology, REIWA inspection annexure references
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Rebecca LuckensPest Control · Rockypest- RPRoza PearsonCleaning Services - Commercial · Jim’s Cleaning Cooloongup
Shaun HogarthReal Estate Agent - Residential · Acton | Belle Property Rockingham & Baldivis
Tracey FalkinghamProperty Management · Rental Management Australia Port Kennedy
About Gary Wilkes and Sure Building Inspections
What does Sure Building Inspections do?
Gary Wilkes is a Registered Master Inspector® and franchise owner of SURE Building Inspections, operating from Port Kennedy and servicing every suburb between Mandurah and Fremantle with same-day building inspection reports. He holds the only Home Inspection seat at BNI Coastal.
Who is Gary Wilkes's ideal referral?
Buyers, real estate agents and conveyancers who need a fast, defensible building inspection report before settlement.
How do I refer business to Gary Wilkes?
Contact Sure Building Inspections directly via their website (https://surebuildinginspections.au), or pass the referral in person at the next BNI Coastal Rockingham meeting (Wednesdays, 6:45am).
Where is Sure Building Inspections located?
Sure Building Inspections is based in Port Kennedy, WA, and serves the wider City of Rockingham and City of Kwinana region as part of BNI Coastal, Rockingham.