Termite Inspection Melbourne
Pre-Purchase Termite Inspection Melbourne
Buying a Home a Pre Purchase Termite inspection is a MUST.
We understand
that time is of the essence and you need the Timber pest report prior to auction
– We can book the inspection within days of the auction and get your
report to you well ahead of time.
Our comprehensive report details the overall condition of the property, any defects
and potential issues in the following areas:
- Interior;
- Roof void;
- Exterior;
- Subfloor;
- Grounds
Termite Inspection Time – 1.5-2 Hrs
A full and comprehensive termite inspection can take some time. The size of the home and construction type, sub-floor/no sub-floor and size of the property itself are all factored into the total length of the inspection. If your home is a standard three or four-bedroom house, as a rule of thumb, a termite inspection will take at least 1.5 to 2.0 hours—or even more if there are numerous issues to deal with.
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Do you think you have termites
Identifying termite activity
Termite activity is often difficult to detect as it usually occurs in concealed areas. We recommend regularly looking in and around your home to try and identify any potential termite activity. Things to look for include:
- weak timber that breaks easily revealing wafer thin layers – skirting boards are often the first point of damage
- changes in corner fascia under gutters, as termites are attracted to damp or moist areas
- mud-like tubes or material around external footings/brickwork, or internal fittings like service pipes and electrical plugs
- cracks or holes in timber or plaster with a fine dust residue.
Look at surrounding trees, wood piles and garden beds (up to a 50 metres radius around the home) for signs of an active colony nearby.
If you suspect any termite activity, CALL US NOW to conduct a full inspection.
IF YOU FIND TERMITES
If you find termites, CALL US NOW. WE can recommend the best treatment, which may include chemical spray options, reticulation and/or baiting systems.
Don’t use surface spray or rip out floorboards or other affected building material. You may kill a few termites in those timbers, but you will have reduced the chances of an expert effectively treating the main nest. The termites will regroup and probably attack another section of the house.
Potential signs that you may have termites - Professional Termite Inspection Tips
Damaged Timber
If you start to notice damaged timber around your home that feels lightweight, easy to break and pull apart with a hollow feeling to it – this is a strong indication of termites being present in your home.
Physically Seeing Termites
Termites are usually thought to be creatures that will hide so well within your home that you would never see them however, if you look along fence lines, in old tree stumps around your property you may typically see them.
Termite Tracks
Termite tracks look like dirt/mud casing tunnels that they build to provide protection from predators so that they can safely move around. If they are not underground than there is a good chance that they will build these tracks in humid places around your home.
How long does a termite inspection take?
Whats in a termite inspection report?
Our termite inspections look for faults in your home that may cause future issues, not only with termites but also with other problems such as leaking plumbing, wood rot, broken roofing, leaking roofs and garden issues. In our termite reports, we list all these issues and also our recommendations to fix the problems. The homeowner can rectify most of these issues.