Termite Inspections

Timber Pest Inspections

A regular Termite Inspection can save you thousands of dollars in costly repairs by detecting any termite activity BEFORE major damage is done.

Each year 1 in 5 homes suffer some form of termite attack causing more damage than storms, floods and fires combined.

Most West Australians understand the importance of having the property they intend to buy inspected for termites before they purchase it (Pre Purchase Termite Inspection). However, many home owners don’t realise that once this property becomes YOUR HOME it is even more important to have a professional Termite Inspection at least once a year to help protect your most valuable asset.

Termite Inspections Perth

Our pest control technicians carry out all our termite inspections in accordance with Australian Standard AS4349.3 - 2010 Inspection of Buildings - Timber Pest inspections.

This means we inspect for a lot more than just termites!

Following a termite inspection of your home and / or business we will supply you with a detailed report:

Our termite inspection reports include details of:

• Active termite activity
• Inactive visible evidence of termite activity
• Borers -  (including the infamous European House Borer now active in Western Australia). Borers pose a significant threat to your home. Borers are beetles that lay their eggs in dry seasoned timbers. The larvae then hatch and begin feeding on the timber, eventually emerging as adult beetles.
• Fungal decay/wood rot – Left unresolved this can weaken exposed timbers over time. Rot fungi can appear in the form of brown rot, white rot or soft rot.
• Conditions conducive to termite attack - this will enable you to take measures to minimise the threat of termites damaging your home.

Pre Purchase Pest Inspection

Buying a new home?

For many if not most of us the biggest investment we will ever make is buying a home!

Purchasing a new home or investment property is an exciting time, and while a property can look like the house of your dreams, it’s what you can’t see that can turn your dream home into your worst nightmare!

TERMITES are almost invisible, completely silent and have the potential to cause extensive damage before you even notice there is a problem. Termites tend to avoid open air and light, and as a result their colonies are typically underground, out of sight or within wood materials.

Before buying any home it is important that you have a qualified pest control technician carry out a Pre - Purchase Timber Pest / Termite Inspection.

Pre Purchase Timber Pest Inspections

• Ensure you include on the offer and acceptance that your offer to buy the property is subject to a Timber Pest Inspection (Termites, Decay & Borer), and be specific about what findings will rescind your offer.
• Make sure your inspection is carried out by a qualified and licensed Pest Controller
• Find out what termite preventative system is currently in place for the home
• If no preventative systems are in place we strongly recommend you look at getting one installed. When researching this make sure you consider what warranties the company offer, and how long they have been operating for - After all you want to ensure you pick someone that will warrant their own work and be around if anything happens!
• Continue with regular termite inspections to ensure your home stays free from termites. Consumer Protection recommends that you arrange for a licensed pest control technician to inspect your home at least once a year!