Termites can quietly destroy your home without you knowing it…until floors start to give away and door frames become hollow. When purchasing your new property, it is highly advisable to conduct a thorough timber pest inspection.

For as little as $320, a qualified and experienced Timber Pest Inspector will carefully check your property for pest infestation and damage. An accurate assessment on the damage and level of activity is provided with the assistance of the latest technologically advanced equipment.

The Benefits of a Timber Pest Inspection

A timber pest inspection will allow you to make an informed decision on the property you are considering purchasing or planning to sell. The following benefits are:

Inspections are conducted utilising the latest equipment and local knowledge – you can be sure that your property is well covered.
A detailed and thorough report on the level of pest infestation and potential damage – allows you to make an accurate and confident decision on potential rectification costs.
Subject to legal advice, you could use the report to withdraw from the contract if there were any major issues with the property – this puts you in total control of the whole buying process.
Use the report for increased bargaining power during your negotiation – save valuable dollars.
Fast turnaround of reports provided within the same day of the inspection - no time wasted in securing your contract.

Plus the added benefits of using an experienced, qualified and independent Timber Pest Inspector, fully insured for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity will ensure you are in safe hands.

What is inspected?

A thorough on-site inspection conducted in accordance with guidelines of AS 4349.3 - 1998 Inspection of Buildings Part 3: Timber Pest Inspections will cover and is not necessarily limited to the following areas:

Identification of any timber pests such as termites and borers.
Determining the presence of any wood rot and fungal decay.
Inspection of the roof cavity, subfloor and room by room testing of all visible timber areas.
Identification of conducive areas for termites both in the house and around the perimeter of the house including fences, trees and outbuildings.

THE SITE

Check the site including any timber structures such as bridges, landscaping, retaining walls, fences, tree stumps, trees and timber embedded in the soil within the property boundaries up to a distance of 50 metres of the building, where applicable.

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BUILDING EXTERIOR

Check timber stacks stored against outside walls. This practice may allow termites to gain easy access to the wall cavity without early detection.
Check for hot water services and air conditioning units which release water alongside or near to building walls.
Soil from garden beds blocking weephole, drainage or ventilation openings in walls allowing for undetected termite entry.
Proposed extensions or alterations to the building for removal of existing termite barriers or access for inspections.

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ROOF EXTERIOR

Roof plumbing leaks and drainage problems resulting in damp conditions attract termites.
Build-up of branches and leaves in gutters and flashings create pathways to roof structure.

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SUB-FLOOR

Check for adequate subfloor ventilation. Make certain that airflow through the vents is not obstructed.
Check for leaking showers or leaks from other ‘wet areas’ that may also increase the likelihood of concealed termite attack.
Poor drainage, especially in the subfloor, greatly increases the likelihood of wood decay.
Checking for presence of shelter tubes around or through defective termite barriers. Evidence of non-existent or defective termite shields installed to isolated piers; storage of timber and stored goods under/adjacent to the building.
Obstruction of weepholes or vent face on external sub-floor walls.
Check for presence of timber off-cuts and debris in sub floor area which may contain termite nests.
Concrete slabs should have an exposure rate of 75mm to permit detection of termite entry. The edge should not be concealed by render, tiles, cladding, flashings, adjoining structures, paving, soil, turf or landscaping etc.

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ROOF SPACE

Check for high moisture readings due to poor ventilation, ineffective drainage, leaking pipes, leaking roofs, defective flashing or by concealed termite activity.
Check for termite activity and shelter tubes to timber roof members.

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BUILDING INTERIOR

Check for plumbing leaks and drainage problems as damp conditions attract termites.
Check for mould growth to bathroom, shower base, basins and laundry troughs.
Hot water overflows should be plumbed away from the building.
Check timberwork for hollowness and structural integrity.

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Reports are easy to read, containing a comprehensive checklist including photos of defects. Reports are supplied the same day of completing the inspection.

Sample reports are available upon request.

For more information, please contact Homespect directly on 1300 477 328 or

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	A detailed report supplied within the same day

	Building and Timber Pest Inspections conducted in strict accordance with Australian Standards

	Registered Building Practitioner

	Member of the Master Builders Association of Victoria

	Fully insured for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity