What is a pre-purchase timber pest inspection?
A pre-purchase timber pest inspection is a thorough examination of all accessible areas of a property for timber pest activity before purchase. It provides prospective home buyers and other parties with a clear understanding of the property’s condition and any associated risks. Every pre-purchase timber pest inspection looks for: Termites Borers Wood rot Chemical delignification Wood decay fungi Book a pre-purchase timber pest inspection with your local Termitrust Pest Control team today. Enquire Now Internal and External Inspection
What does a pre-purchase inspection involve?
A pre-purchase timber pest inspection involves a licensed pest control technician carrying out a non-invasive visual assessment of a property for any current or pre-existing timber pest activity. All timber pest inspections from Termitrust Pest Control are conducted in accordance with Australian Standard 4349.3–2010, using professional detection tools and industry-approved methods. During a pre-purchase pest inspection, our technicians examine: Kitchen and bathroom cupboards Skirting boards and wooden door jambs Floorboards and carpet edging strips Ceilings, cornices and gyprock walls Roof voids and subfloor spaces Window frames, fascia boards and any other external wooden structures that are part of the building Outdoor storage areas and gardens, including trees, landscaping and old stumps Pre-purchase pest report
What will my pre-purchase timber pest detection report tell me?
Once the property has been inspected by an experienced technician, you’ll receive a detailed pre-purchase timber pest detection report. Every report is to Australian Standard 3660.1 and outlines our findings. Any evidence of the presence of timber pests (past or active) Evidence of damage caused by timber pests and any resulting hazards Any conditions that help encourage timber pest infestations An opinion on the vulnerability of the building to timber pests Recommendations for further investigations (if required) Enquire now
Book a pre-purchase timber pest inspection
Our Termitrust network provides pre-purchase timber pest inspections to property buyers across Australia. Every inspection is carried out by licensed pest control technicians familiar with local conditions and building types. Our service areas include: QLD – Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Caboolture, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Cairns & Rockhampton NSW – Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Tamworth & Canberra (ACT) VIC – Melbourne WA – Perth, Joondalup, Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton & South West WA SA – Adelaide Enquiry about pre-purchase inspections Termite treatment services
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