What You Need To Know About Termites

pre-purchase and timber inspection reports

A Pre-purchase and Termite Inspection of any property you intend to buy is strongly recommended for greater peace of mind. If you purchase a property through a registered Realty you will have to have a Pre-Purchase inspection done to Australian Standards 4349.3. This will come with an 12 page written report. A standard Termite Inspection done to Australian Standards 3660.2 report contains 11 pages. These are both dealing with any current or future termite infestation or damage letting know if the property is at a high risk or if termites are already active?

The cost of a thorough inspection and full written report by A1 Trojan Pest Management is nothing compared to the cost of repair and or replacement from the damage of a Termite Attack. A pre-purchase home inspection involves a thorough visual inspection of the sub floor, roof void, interior, exterior, outbuildings, garden, trees and stumps and other areas of the property. Will be checking for Wood Rot, Dry Rot, Fungus and for Termites. Any other pest can be notified through this report.

7 Reasons Why You Must Have
A Pre-Purchase Or Timber Pest Inspection

Save Thousands of Dollars on serious maintenance issues.
Identify Silent Killers like rising damp, sagging roof members or faulty electrics.
Know what you are getting into before your Hard Earned Money changes hands.
Get the most out of your offer and acceptance by Forcing the Seller to pay for some or all necessary repairs.
Have Peace of Mind that you have not bought a death trap.
Avoid Regretting your purchase.
Avoid Costly Repairs and Law Suits for dangerous problems.

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If you suspect termites... do not disturb them!!!

The number one thing to remember is not to disturb or investigate the area or termites further. This includes spraying them with household products. Regardless of your concerns or curiosity, the best thing to do is leave them alone and contact a licensed pest controller.

When termites are disturbed they will “go to ground” making direct eradication and identification of the species impossible.

An inspection can still be completed if you have disturbed them, in fact it is strongly recommended as there may be other concealed access points and conditions that are attracting or encouraging termites into your home.

If you have disturbed them the best thing to do is to contact a licensed pest controller and arrange a Timber Pest Inspection.

Termite Hotspots

Stumps, dead tree roots, wood piles, mulch beds
Wood fences
Decks and steps
Sprinklers
Landscaping timbers
Mailboxes mounted on wood poles
Wooden tool and potting sheds

Penetrations through slab or foundation, including plumbing & utility services
Faulty drain lines
Air conditioning condensation lines
Abutting slabs and foundation walls
Raised foundations that extend from soil to structure
Built up planter boxes