Frequently asked questions about building and pest inspections and the reports associated with such inspections.
Typically between $300 and $600 depending on the size and type of home. Our combined Building and Pest Inspections with thermal imaging start from $299 for a small 1 bed unit. For example, the price for a 3 bed home one bathroom home would be around $475. We hope fees...
You should take professional advice from a number of experienced and fully licensed builders. Ensure that your works are properly specified with detailed written quotes by reputable, licensed, and insured professionals who come with references. If you are doing the...
If you have any reason to be uncertain about what a Pre-Purchase Inspection might reveal about the state of repair of your property because of its past history or age then don't hesitate in organising your Pre-Sale Inspection prior to listing... better to be...
The truth is buyers place a very high value on knowing that a reputable, licensed, and insured professional has inspected your property. Pre-Purchase Inspections conducted after your contract has been signed may result in considerable discounting or even worse, your...
An ABIS Pre-Sale Inspection documents your property's condition and identifies problems that may need to be rectified or addressed prior to listing. It can be assist in selling your house and gives full disclosure to any prospective buyer. It is particularly useful if...
Most infestations in buildings occur via the ground from nests in the ground, trees, stumps and landscape materials, but if moisture is continuously present, soil contact is not essential.
Often the chemical doesn't penetrate the heartwood, so the timber centre can be susceptible to termites which may be exacerbated by timber splitting or weathering.
Yes, there are over 400 species of termite in Australia and less than 10 species do significant damage to homes. This is why it's essential to have an accurate identification of any species found so that control options can be carefully chosen according to the...
Any physical barrier can be bridged or breached by electrical and plumbing services, additions, modifications, renovations, and landscaping. Their primary function is to force termite activity to become visible to inspection. Regular inspections by a specialised...
No - these treatments simply give a false sense of security. Termites die when incontact with the air except in very warm and humid conditions. a surface spray will rarely make contact with the termites as they move around in their shelter tubes or inside timber or...
