One of the most important aspects of a Building and Pest Inspection is reporting conducive environments.
What is a conducive environment?
These are areas around your property that can attract timber pests, namely termites. Moisture is the main contributing factor. Wet or damp timber can create favourable conditions for termites, which is why damage is often found in laundries and bathrooms.
Tree stumps are another problem area. As they break down and are exposed to rain, they can retain moisture and may allow termites to establish a subnest.
Part of the Building and Pest Inspection Report is identifying these areas and recommending ways to address them. Many can be fixed at little to no expense, while others may require professional help.
Common areas that can create a conducive environment
- Air-conditioning overflow leaking to ground
- Hot water system leaking to ground
- Broken downpipes allowing areas to flood
- Timber sleeper retaining walls
- Tree stumps
- Storage timbers under the house (subfloor)
- Gardens against a timber fence or the house
Read your Building and Pest Inspection Report thoroughly. It is not only about the property now, but also potential future problems. These issues can be raised with the vendor for repair or considered when negotiating the contract price.
Sound Building Inspections offers thorough Building and Pest Inspections, using Thermal Imaging Cameras and providing same-day digital reports.
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