Termite Pest Inspection Melbourne

Why you should have a pest inspection carried out if
you are considering buying a property.

The excitement of purchasing a new property and the desire to save money can sometimes lead a buyer down a potentially costly path. Some people consider only having a pre purchase building inspection carried out, and think that a Pest Inspection is a costly and unnecessary step to take when buying a property.

The job however, of removing the millions of pests that could potentially be residing in a property, can be costly and difficult.

It is also believed by some that termites and other pests only infest poor quality homes, this is however not the case. In fact any property or structure can serve as a fantastic breeding ground for wood-destroying pests.

A pest inspection can often be called a termite inspection, termites are the most well known of the pests that are likely to inhabit a property. However there are many different types of common pest in Australian homes. A pest inspection by a qualified pest inspector will identify many different types of wood loving pests. The evidence left behind by different creatures is different, and experienced pest inspector will be able to identify the presence of termites and a whole host of other pests.

You should purchase your new home subject to a satisfactory timber pest inspection. Sometimes pests can be removed with a minor treatment of chemicals, however if the property shows significant damage a pest inspection will simply identify this and then it is up to you to make a wise judgement.

You should feel free to ask questions of the pest inspector, and when the inspection is completed you should promptly receive a full pest inspection report.


Our inspectors are qualified and operate to Australian and Victorian standards and provide detailed pest inspections melbourne.

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