Ensure Your Home Is Safe With A Timber Pest Inspection
Termites and other timber pests cause significant damage to many Australian homes every year. Active termites can destroy your buildings from the inside out, leaving behind costly damages and devastating your family.
Skilled inspectors can provide a comprehensive termite inspection in accordance with AS 4349.3, giving you a detailed report and recommending any further advice for treatment.
Timber Pest Inspections and Reports for Homebuyers
Buying a new property can be exciting and stressful at the same time. It’s every new homeowner’s worst nightmare to find out that these pests are causing severe structural damage to their house.
Before you buy a home, it is highly recommended that you get a Timber Pest Inspection report.
A Timber Pest Inspection by the qualified and experienced pest inspectors at BestWest Pest Control will give you peace of mind before you make a purchase decision. We want to ensure that you’re fully informed and armed with all the facts during the negotiation stages. That’s why termite inspections are such an integral part of the home-buying and pre-purchase inspections process.
Ready to purchase a new home? Request a free quote for your Pre-Purchase Building Inspection with the option of Timber Pest Inspection.
If you miss the signs of termites or any other timber pest, the damage can be severe, and repairs are costly. In addition, most home, contents, and building insurance may not cover termite damage repair. That’s why getting ahead of the issue with regular Timber Pest Inspections may save you money in the long run.
Pest inspectors can check your home for signs of timber pest activity and prepare a management plan to protect you from future attacks.
During your inspection, we’ll send a dedicated pest control operator to check out your new home and identify any visible evidence of termites present. Within 24 hours, we’ll send you a comprehensive pest inspection report detailing the areas we’ve inspected. Before or after the inspection, you can consult the inspector, who will advise you on the best action.
At BestWest Building and Pest, we’re the pest control experts, providing various pest control services to help protect your home. You can feel confident that your new home is safe from termite infestation.
- Effective safe treatments for young children, pets and the environment.
- Long-term protection with Termite Management options offering up to an 8-year lifespan for your peace of mind.
- We are fully insured to perform pest inspections and adhere to industry standards.
- Our experienced team has protected homes from termites and other pests for over 35 years.
- We are locally owned. We know the Perth environment and its pests better than anyone.
- Fully qualified technicians licensed by the Western Australian Department of Health.
What Happens if the Inspection Finds Termites?
A timber pest inspection is a visual, non-invasive check for signs of termite activity and timber damage, carried out in line with AS 4349.3. Where termite activity is identified, termite barriers create a treated zone around the home that protects it for up to eight years. We also treat the common household pests that turn up alongside timber pests, from cockroaches to rodents.
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Dive into a video walkthrough of our Timber Pest Inspection report software and discover how our team utilises advanced systems to convey the information to you in the most streamlined way possible.
Frequently Asked Timber Pest Inspection Questions
A Timber Pest Inspection involves a detailed visual inspection of a property to identify any current or potential issues with pests that affect timber. These include termites, wood borers, and fungal decay. Pest inspectors will check all accessible areas of the property for signs of infestation or damage, including the roof space and any subfloor areas, as well as the interior and exterior of the building.
Conducting a Timber Pest Inspection is crucial because it can uncover hidden issues that may not be visible during a standard property inspection. Timber pests can cause significant structural damage -identifying these problems early can save you money and ensure the property’s safety and integrity.
If pests or signs of pest-related damage are uncovered during your inspection, you will receive a report detailing the extent and location of the damage, as well as the type of pest involved. With this information, you may choose to negotiate with the real estate agents to lower the purchase price or to have the seller treat the pests and repair the property before the sale is finalised, depending on the terms of your contract. Alternatively, you might choose to look for another property if the infestation is severe and could lead to major repair costs.
The cost of a timber pest inspection varies depending on the size, location, and accessibility of the property. For an accurate price, it is best to request a quote based on your specific home.
There is always a possibility that a timber pest inspection can miss termite activity, as inspections are limited to visible and accessible areas. However, experienced inspectors use methodical processes along with specialised tools and techniques to reduce this risk and identify signs of infestation where possible.
In most cases, termite damage is not covered by standard home insurance policies in Australia, as it is generally considered preventable. Preventaitve termite treatments and regular timber pest inspections can help reduce the risk by identifying issues early.
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Termidor Accredited Applicator
Bestwest Pest Control is a Termidor Accredited Applicator, certified by BASF to apply genuine Termidor termiticide products to Australian homes.
Our technicians have completed specialist training directly with BASF and are authorised to apply Termidor in accordance with the product label and Australian Standard AS 3660.2
