Termite Inspections Queensland Building Authority services # 739 420 What you should expect. An inspection is a thorough investigation of your house and property that for the average size house with average amount of furniture should take about 2 hours. Remember this is a guide only and the actual time will vary from house to house and situation to situation. The Australian Standards states that a termite inspector should have a good knowledge of where to find termites. A termite inspector should inspect all accessible timbers inside your home and roof cavity and sub floor if applicable. All outbuildings, fences, gardens, landscaping materials within 50 metres of the building but within the boundary of the property should be inspected. Carpet edges should be lifted where accessible to check the smooth edge, insulation over the wet areas should moved to allow inspection of the top plates over the wet areas and all timber framed walls should be firmly knocked to test for termite workings and live termites. All furniture and stored articles that can be reasonably moved should be moved to access areas for the inspection. The more you move prior to the inspector turning up the more thorough the inspection will be. Remember it is your home so be as helpful as you possibly can. Areas not covered in the inspection. A termite inspector cannot see inside your walls and cannot inspect concealed timbers. If there is no access to an area he cannot inspect it. An inspector cannot see under your slab under concrete or paved paths and patio's or see under soil covering your external brickwork or other external cladding or through it. How ever don't let an inspector tell you he does not have to move items to do your inspection. He must access everything he can within reason. Ask for a pre engagement agreement before you start so you know exactly what you are getting. Electronic equipment. This includes moisture meters, termitrac and thermal imagining cameras. The only one of these that is required in the Australian Standards is the moisture meter, and this has very limited use. The other two items have very little value as more research is required to adapt them to industry requirements. I have used and tested thoroughly all of these bits of equipment and a good inspector with a good torch will find more termite activity and workings every time. Experience will beat technology everytime. The inspection report. The inspection report should include the name and address of the person who ordered the report and the address of the property being inspected. It should detail any restrictions to the inspection and any areas that could not be inspected. It should tell you of any conducive conditions which may attract termites or hinder any treatment. It also should recommend how to rectify these conditions and when you should have your next inspection. It also should advise you if a termite management program is required. If you choose to ignore these recommendations you can hardly complain later. Remember you are employing a professional for his expertise and advice. A termite mud tunnel running up a stump. Concealed termite damage was found by sounding the wall. This house had extensive damage to several areas

Osbornes conduct pre-purchase timber pest inspections in Brisbane and surrounding areas and the Gold Coast and perform remedial termite/whiteant eradication.

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