Our homes can be susceptible to timber pests; termites and wood borers are the most common. If your home becomes structurally unsafe due to pest infestation or wood rot, this can be extremely dangerous for you and your family. Ensure you home is safe by completing regular timber inspections.
The purpose of a timber pest inspection
The purpose of a pest inspection in a building is to assess the following:
- Evidence of timber pests: At CTP, we will provide you with real evidence of timber pests. If you are purchasing a home, you will want this evidence for your records.
- Severity of damage caused by the pests: you cannot make repairs if you are unaware of the scale of work required. Our inspectors can expertly assess the damage and advise you of the next steps.
- Susceptibility of building to infestation by pests: Our inspectors can assess the likelihood of a building being subject to termites.
- Remedial and protective measures required: All our inspectors are highly experienced and can expertly advise you of the best way to protect your home.
- If further investigations are required: If your pest infestation require further investigation; we can advise this
The importance of timber pest inspections for Australian homes
Australian homes are more prone to timber pest infestations due to the country’s warm and humid climate, which is ideal for the growth and reproduction of various timber pests. Additionally, there are many wood-boring insects, like termites and borers, in Australia that can cause significant damage to the structural timbers of homes. The use of timber as a construction material in many Australian homes also makes them vulnerable to attack from timber pests. As a result, it is essential for homeowners in Australia to be vigilant about protecting their homes from these pests and to regularly have timber pest inspections to identify and prevent damage.
Timber Pest Inspections for your home in Central Coast
At CTP Inspections, we highly recommended you complete a timber pest inspection as part of your pre-purchase process prior to buying a home. Timber pest damage can be costly to repair if not identified, and it is best to ensure the home is timber pest free as this could potentially save you thousands in structural repairs if found before the completion of the house sale.
We also offer a full range of Pest & Building Inspection Services for our customers on the Central Coast:
- Pre-Purchase Pest & Building Inspection
- Pre-Sale Vendor Pest & Building Inspection
- Commercial Pest & Building Inspection
- Building Handover/PCI – Practical Completion Inspection (New Building)
- Timber Pest Inspection
- Building Defect Inspection
- Building Maintenance Inspection
- Thermal Imaging
- Methamphetamine (Meth Testing & Report)
- Regular Visual Termite Inspection
Timber Pest Inspections completed by licensed building inspectors
A timber pest inspection concentrates on identifying and reporting on the structural integrity of your home, including risk management and pest activity. Decaying timber not only causes the structural foundations to weaken but it can also attract termites and can be very costly to repair if left unnoticed for long periods of time.
Call our team on 0488 885 203 to book your Central Coast timber pest inspection or alternatively, Order an Inspectionor get an Instant Quote online today!
