Termite Inspection Sunshine Coast

If we spot a piece of damaged timber in your home, the damage may be caused by a number of different pests, including termites, borers, moth larvae, jewel beetles, weevils and more. That said, termites commonly leave a mazelike structure of tunnels in a piece of damaged timber. This is unique to termites, distinguishing their damage from other pests. We look over every visible centimetre of timber in your property, looking for evidence of tunnelling.

We also look for other signs that termites are the pest that's causing the damage, such as wood that sounds hollow when tapped, discoloured drywall, termite droppings, tiny holes in drywall and buckling timber floors. By noting these signs, as experienced, professional pest controllers we are able to accurately diagnose termite damage.

Yes! Although termites can't chew their way through solid concrete, they can wriggle through incredibly tiny cracks and gaps in the concrete. If you've got a gap the width of a playing card or larger in your foundations or flooring, a termite can gain entry to your home. In addition, they can also enter through cracks or gaps in bricks or chew their way through timber door frames.

When we carry out an inspection, we don't just look for the presence of termites, we also identify weaknesses in your property that could provide an entry point for termites. This enables you to carry out any necessary remedial work, ensuring your property remains termite-free.

We would always recommend that your property be made as termite-proof as possible, to reduce the risk of an infestation in the future.

If you haven't got termite barriers or baits in place, termites could easily gain entry, even if they haven't done so to date. Why risk the inconvenience and expense that an infestation will bring?

Cost-effective remedial measures will minimise the risk of an infestation, protect your property and give you peace of mind that termites won't likely be a problem in the future.

The Australian government recommends that properties south of the Tropic of Capricorn are inspected for termites at least once a year.

We recommend an annual inspection, but also urge homeowners to be vigilant - once a termite gets in, others will follow. These pests can cause an enormous amount of damage between annual inspections. As well as putting in place a full suite of preventative measures, we suggest that homeowners regularly walk around their property, checking timber and drywall surfaces for signs of infestation, as well as keeping an eye open for droppings, flying termites, or other signs that you may have a termite problem.

If you see any signs of a possible termite problem, get in touch promptly so that we can come out, assess the situation and act quickly if necessary. Don't leave the situation as it is until your next inspection.