A Termite Inspection in Melbourne is the fastest way to find out whether timber pests are eating your home from the inside out. We inspect the subfloor, roof void, fences, decks and landscaping, then hand you photos, moisture readings and a plain-English report.
If you are buying, selling or simply overdue for a check, book a termite check in Melbourne and get answers today.
A Termite Inspection in Melbourne is a non-invasive, room-by-room assessment of every timber element a termite could reach, from the subfloor stumps to the roof void timbers.
We tap, probe and scan with moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras, checking for mud leads, hollowed skirting, frass, damaged architraves and live activity.
We also inspect the garden, retaining walls, sleepers and fence lines, because most Melbourne infestations start outside and walk in through a crack the width of a credit card.
Melbourne's mix of weatherboard cottages, brick veneer and 1970s cream-brick homes creates plenty of hidden termite highways. Damp subfloors in Hawthorn and Kew, irrigation-heavy gardens in Brighton and Toorak, and old sleepers in Balwyn all feed the problem.
That is why we recommend an annual termite inspection Melbourne homeowners can diarise, plus a pre-purchase termite inspection Melbourne buyers should never skip before signing.
Every inspection covers the full accessible property, not just the house. You get instruments, a written report and a verbal walkthrough on the day. Treatment is a separate service, quoted only if we find activity.
We check fences, garden beds, retaining walls, sleepers, decks, pergolas and stumps for mud leads, damaged timber and termite entry points. This is where most Melbourne infestations begin, so it gets the same attention as the house itself.
Where access allows, we crawl the subfloor and inspect stumps, bearers and joists. Inside, we probe skirting boards, architraves, door frames, floorboards and built-in robes for hollowed timber and moisture damage.
We inspect ceiling joists, rafters, battens and stored timber in the roof void. Many Melbourne homes have never had this space checked, and it is a common hiding place for active termite galleries.
We take moisture meter readings at suspect points and use thermal imaging cameras to detect temperature differences behind plaster and under floors. These readings go into your report as evidence, not guesswork.
You receive a written report with photos, moisture readings, activity mapping and clear recommendations. It is formatted so conveyancers, agents and building inspectors can use it directly without follow-up questions.
Send a request with your address and property type. We ask about recent renovations, previous treatments and any mud trails or hollow timbers you have noticed. Booking takes about five minutes, and we confirm a two-hour arrival window the same day.
We start outside, working the fence line, garden beds, retaining walls, sleepers, decks and stumps. Termite detectors and a moisture meter pick up damp timber and hidden galleries, and we check for bridging points where soil meets brickwork or cladding.
Inside, we probe skirting boards, architraves, door frames, floorboards and built-in robes. Where access allows, we crawl the subfloor and check stumps, bearers and joists. Thermal imaging cameras reveal temperature differences that signal moisture and activity behind plaster.
We enter the roof void safely and inspect ceiling joists, rafters, battens and any stored timber. This is where many Melbourne infestations go unnoticed for years, because homeowners rarely look up. Expect this stage to take 20 to 30 minutes on a typical home.
We walk you through findings on site, then email a written report with photos and moisture readings within 24 hours. If activity is found, we outline treatment options and pricing. If the property is clear, we set a reminder for your next annual check.
Send a request with your address and property type. We ask about recent renovations, previous treatments and any mud trails or hollow timbers you have noticed. Booking takes about five minutes, and we confirm a two-hour arrival window the same day.
Detect temperature differences behind plaster and under floors that signal moisture, termite galleries or hidden activity. Essential for finding problems without cutting into walls.
Measure timber moisture content at suspect points. Termites need moisture, so elevated readings narrow the search area and provide evidence for the written report.
Pick up activity inside wall cavities and subfloor timbers where a visual check cannot reach. Used alongside probing and tapping for cross-verification.
Installed in the ground around the property perimeter to intercept and monitor termite activity. Used for both detection and ongoing colony management.
Apply termiticides and dust formulations to entry points, wall cavities and subfloor timbers. Calibrated for accurate dosing to label requirements.
Seal gaps around pipes, weep holes and slab edges where termites enter. Physical barriers complement chemical treatments and extend protection.
A homeowner noticed mud trails on a brick pier during a garden clean-up. The subfloor had active termites in two bearers and a joist, with moisture readings well above normal from a slow leak.
After: We installed a Termidor barrier and replaced the two damaged bearers. Moisture readings returned to normal after the leak was fixed, and a six-month follow-up confirmed no further activity.
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A buyer had three days left in cooling-off on a 1950s brick veneer home. The building inspection was clean, but no timber pest check had been done. We inspected the next morning.
After: We found historical termite damage in the roof void and a live colony in a garden sleeper. The buyer used the report in their negotiations before settlement.
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A property had been treated five years earlier with a chemical barrier that had never been re-tested. The owner noticed hollow skirting in a hallway and called us for a second opinion.
After: Moisture meters and thermal imaging confirmed active termites behind the skirting. We installed Sentricon baiting stations around the perimeter and eliminated the colony within four months.
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Ask a pro →We trace the trail back to its entry point, confirm live activity with moisture readings and thermal imaging, then map the affected timbers. You get a treatment plan with pricing the same day, so you can act before the damage spreads further.
We probe and scan the affected walls, check adjacent timbers and confirm whether the damage is active or historical. If termites are present, we install baiting stations or apply a Termidor barrier to stop the colony.
We run a full pre-purchase termite inspection Melbourne buyers can rely on, covering the house, subfloor, roof void and grounds. The report arrives within 24 hours, giving you time to negotiate or walk away during cooling-off.
We inspect the existing system, check baiting stations for activity and test whether the chemical barrier is still effective. Then we recommend either re-treatment or a monitoring schedule that keeps your home protected year-round.
A termite check in Melbourne includes the exterior perimeter, fence line, garden timbers, subfloor where accessible, interior timbers and the roof void. We use moisture meters, termite detectors and thermal imaging cameras, then provide a written report with photos within 24 hours. It is a visual and instrument-based inspection, not a treatment.
Australian Standard 3660 recommends an annual termite inspection Melbourne homeowners should treat as a minimum, and every six months in high-risk areas. Melbourne's damp winters and warm summers keep termites active year-round, so an annual check catches activity before it spreads into structural timbers.
Yes. A pre-purchase termite inspection Melbourne buyers order before settlement is the only way to know whether the home has active termites or old damage. Building inspections do not cover timber pests, so book a specialist check during your cooling-off period. Reports are typically delivered within 24 hours.
Termites do not wait, and neither should you. Get a quote for a fixed-price inspection with a written report inside 24 hours. Same-day slots are available most weekdays across Melbourne.
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