Termites on the western plains: risk for Strathtulloh homes
How termites reach homes on open clay plains and what a timber pest inspection looks for.
A building and pest inspection combines the AS 4349.1 building report with a timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3, so one visit tells you about the structure and about termites, borers and decay.
One of our inspectors will call you back. If it is urgent, call 1300 471 805.
We inspect the building to AS 4349.1 and timber pests to AS 4349.3. Both are visual inspections of readily accessible areas, supported by a moisture meter and, where useful, a thermal camera.
27 checkpoints across 9 areas on a standard Strathtulloh building and pest inspection. Where a ceiling space, subfloor or roof could not be reached safely, the report says so plainly and names what was left unseen.
Timber pest and building findings from established Victorian homes, each labelled with its suburb.
How termites reach homes on open clay plains and what a timber pest inspection looks for.
Damp ground, timber against walls and hidden slab edges. The conditions we list on building and pest reports and how to fix them.
New homes need a durable notice recording the termite management system. Why we keep finding it missing and why it matters.
New Construction Stage Inspections Seven visits timed to the moment each part of the build is about to disappear behind concrete, plaster or tiles. 
Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections A room by room defect list before you sign off and make the last payment. 
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections A visual AS 4349.1 inspection of significant defects and safety hazards before your cooling off ends. 
Defect Investigation Reports Finding the cause of cracking, leaks or movement in a home you already own. 
Rental minimum standards (Victoria) inspections Victoria's 15 rental minimum standards checked in a Strathtulloh home before it is advertised. 
Dilapidation Reports A dated photographic record of your home before earthworks start on the lot beside it. 
VCAT Expert Witness Reports Tribunal-ready evidence for a Strathtulloh building dispute, prepared to the VCAT practice note. 
Pre-Sale Inspections Know what a buyer's inspector will say before your Strathtulloh home goes on the market. 
Mould Inspections Trace the damp feeding the mould, not just the black patch on the ceiling. 
Insurance Claim Assessments An independent account of damage and its cause when an insurer and owner disagree. 
Maintenance Inspections A yearly look over roof, gutters and drainage so small faults stay small. 
Apartment Pre-Settlement Your defect list for an off the plan unit, completed before you settle. 
Reinspections A return visit to confirm the builder really fixed each item on the list. Timber Pest Inspections A standalone AS 4349.3 check for termites, borers and conditions that invite them. 
Tax Depreciation Schedule Claim what a Strathtulloh rental is entitled to from its first year let. 
Commercial Property Inspections Condition reporting for shops, offices and industrial buildings. 
Strata Reports Read what the owners corporation records reveal before buying into one. Instant online pricing, or talk to the booking team on 1300 471 805.
Subterranean termites are found across greater Melbourne, including the western suburbs. Risk at any one house depends far more on its conditions, moisture, timber in contact with soil and hidden slab edges, than on the postcode.
Anything that gives termites food, water or cover close to the house: leaking taps, garden beds over the slab edge, timber stacked against walls, poor subfloor ventilation.
No. The inspection reports what is found; it does not treat. If activity is found we recommend a licensed pest manager.
No inspector can. AS 4349.3 is a visual inspection of accessible areas, and termites work inside walls and under floors. The report lists the limits of what could be seen.
They are lower risk but not immune. We still check the termite management system, its durable notice and whether landscaping has bridged it.
A place where termites could enter the building without being seen, such as an edge covered by paving or soil. It is noted because it hides evidence, not because termites are necessarily present.
About two to three hours for an average home, more on an acreage lot with outbuildings.
Treatment, a guarantee of no termites, areas that are not accessible, and the building exclusions of AS 4349.1: electrical, gas and plumbing operation, appliances, concealed framing, asbestos and mould testing.
Lenders do not usually require one, but significant findings can change what you offer. Read it before the cooling off period ends.
Use the instant quote form, choose building and pest, and add any outbuildings in the comments so the time on site is right.