Termite Inspection Melbourne
Six signs you need Termite Inspection Melbourne
Termites feed from the inside out, which means visible damage usually means the colony has been active for months. These six signs appear before walls start crumbling.
Hollow-sounding timber
Tap skirting boards or door frames with your knuckle. A papery, hollow knock means termites have eaten the timber from within, leaving only a thin shell.
Mud leads on walls
Subterranean termites build pencil-thick mud tubes up external walls and across concrete footings to reach timber. These brown trails are a near-certain sign of activity.
Stiff or warped doors
Doors and windows that suddenly stick in their frames can indicate termite damage or excess moisture in the timber, both of which attract further activity.
Discarded wings near windows
Flying termites (alates) swarm seasonally to start new colonies. A pile of shed wings on a windowsill or near a light fitting suggests a colony is very close.
Blistering or sagging floors
Timber floor boards that bubble, sag, or feel spongy underfoot have often been damaged below the surface. This damage is invisible until it becomes structural.
Activity in nearby trees
Live or dead eucalyptus trees within 100 metres of your home are the most common termite nesting site in Melbourne. Galleries visible in a tree trunk put your home at risk.
How we handle it — four steps
A proper termite inspection is not a quick walk-through. Our four-step process covers the subfloor, roof void, external perimeter, and every accessible room, then delivers a written report the same day.
Full property inspection
We inspect the subfloor, roof void, internal rooms, external perimeter, fence line, and garden. Average time for a three-bedroom Melbourne home: 1.5 to 2 hours.
Thermal and radar scanning
Where access is limited, our technician uses a Termatrac T3i radar sensor and thermal camera to detect termite movement and moisture anomalies inside walls without drilling.
Written AS 4349.3 report
You receive a colour-photo report within 24 hours detailing all inspected areas, any live activity or damage found, conducive conditions, and our treatment recommendations.
Risk and prevention brief
We walk you through the findings on-site: what we found, what conditions are attracting termites, and what protective steps to take before the next annual inspection.
What's included in this service
- Full inspection: subfloor, roof void, all accessible rooms, and external perimeter
- Termatrac T3i radar and thermal sensor scanning for concealed activity
- Moisture meter readings at suspect areas
- AS 4349.3 compliant written report with colour photos, emailed within 24 hours
- Pre-purchase inspection format available for conveyancing
- Conducive conditions assessment: drainage, plumbing, soil contact, ventilation
- On-site briefing of findings and next steps
- Same-day appointments available across Melbourne and suburbs
What affects the price of Termite Inspection Melbourne?
- Property size and construction type (slab vs subfloor)
- Roof void and subfloor access conditions
- Number of buildings or structures on the allotment
- Pre-purchase report format required for conveyancing
Covering Melbourne and surrounds
Licensed technicians across every major Melbourne region — same-day bookings available.
Melbourne CBD
CBD
High-rise cockroach and bed bug pressure; same-day commercial treatment available.
View area →Richmond
Inner East
Heritage terrace stock — termite and rodent risk concentrated in timber subfloor.
View area →Footscray
Inner West
Older weatherboard housing increases termite activity; hospitality precinct needs routine pest management.
View area →St Kilda
Inner South
Coastal apartment blocks and hotels drive bed bug and seagull nest calls.
View area →Brunswick
Inner North
Warehouse conversions and café strips; rodent and cockroach pressure is year-round.
View area →Box Hill
Eastern
Mixed housing stock with mature trees — possums and termites the leading callouts.
View area →Dandenong
South East
Industrial and light-commercial zones; rodent and bird-nesting work dominates.
View area →Frankston
South
Bayside conditions raise ant and spider activity; autumn rodent surge is predictable.
View area →Common Questions About Termite Inspection Melbourne
For a typical three or four-bedroom house in Melbourne, allow 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Homes with difficult subfloor access, larger roof voids, or suspected active infestations take longer. We do not rush an inspection to keep the fee down.
Australian Standard AS3660 recommends inspections at least once every 12 months. Properties near eucalyptus trees, with previous termite activity, or in high-risk suburbs (Box Hill, Frankston, Werribee) benefit from six-monthly checks.
We will walk you through the findings on the day. You then receive a written treatment proposal outlining your options: chemical barrier, baiting system, or direct chemical treatment. There is no obligation to book treatment on the spot.
Yes. Our pre-purchase inspection follows the AS 4349.3 standard and covers termite activity, termite damage, timber borer activity, wood rot, and conditions that attract termites. The report is suitable for solicitors and banks. We recommend booking at least 48 hours before settlement.
Almost never. Standard home and contents insurance policies in Australia specifically exclude termite damage because it is considered a preventable maintenance issue. An annual inspection is the only cost-effective way to protect your home.
Yes. We inspect offices, warehouses, strata complexes, and retail tenancies across Melbourne CBD and the suburbs. Commercial inspections are scheduled to minimise disruption to your operations. Call 03 7045 1737 to discuss timing.
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