Termites cause more damage in Australia than floods, fires and storms combined.
Pest Inspection Brisbane
With termites (also known as white ants) posing such a significant risk to Australian homes, it is increasingly important to have a Pest Inspection carried out when purchasing a property.
Advancements in technology allow Sound Building Inspections to offer one of the most thorough Pest Inspections on the market.
There are several different termite species in Australia, all with different feeding and breeding characteristics. With years of termite inspection experience backed by state-of-the-art equipment, you can have peace of mind knowing your property is being thoroughly inspected.
The Pest Inspection equipment we use
Our Pest Inspectors have a number of tools available to them, including:
- FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera
- High Resolution Digital Camera
- Termatrac T3i
- Digital Moisture Meter
- Acoustic Probe
- Digital Borescope
See the Termatrac T3i in action
What is involved in a Pest Inspection?
A timber pest inspection is conducted by a licensed and certified timber pest inspector who examines all accessible areas of the house for timber pests.
Examples of timber pests include termites, wood borers, mould and wood fungi.
The timber pest inspector looks for past and current issues, as well as conditions that may contribute to future problems.
These future issues, also known as conducive environments, can often be addressed to reduce the risk of termite damage. This can be as simple as moving garden beds away from the house.
What areas are examined during a Pest Inspection?
If safe access permits, the Pest Inspector will examine:
- Roof
- Roof space
- Internal rooms, including carpentry and joinery
- External areas, including decking and pergolas
- Subfloor
- Outbuildings
- Fence lines
- Retaining walls
- Garden beds
What if termites are found?
If termites are found on the property, it is definitely not panic stations.
We can provide an accurate quote for the cost of a termite treatment and also discuss what may be required to further protect the property with a termite barrier.
We use Termidor®, an industry-leading termite treatment, for effective termite control, including the treatment of termites and termite nests.
So if you are in the market for a property, get your Pest Inspection done by Sound Building Inspections, one of the best building and pest inspection companies in Brisbane.