ResCheck Pty. Ltd.
Property Inspection
Services

8/97 Graham Street
Port Melbourne
VIC 3207

Ph: 613 9681 7353
Fx: 613 9646 0373

Pest Inspections

Pest Reports
A pest inspection is for the detection of wood destroying insects, such as borers and termites (white ants). Our experts carry out each pest inspection within accessible areas to determine the extent of damage (if any). A pest report contains information on current and past infestation to a building. Each pest report also contains pest report information sheets so that the homeowner has an understanding of the type of damage that can occur on their property.

Termite Damage
Termites will go to great lengths to do great damage without detection. After all, their job is to obtain food which is usually wood (i.e your home) or cellulose (paper or paper products). The food is to support a colony which may have in excess of 2 million termites. Termites will infest a building usually in concealed areas or areas where there is little or no human activity. This can include timber walls and roof framework.

Termites can also access a building by using termite resistant materials such as bricks or treated timber for a pathway. They are usually difficult to detect except to a trained professional. Left untreated, they can cause major structural damage. If treatment is completed late, then structural damage will still exist and replacement of affected timbers will be required. Most builders will not give a quote for repairs due to the uncertain nature of the damage. There is no insurance against termite damage and costs usually run into the tens of thousands of dollars.

In the later stage of infestation, termite damage may become evident to internal timbers. Termites will not damage all timbers, but usually leave enough timbers so that the structure does not collapse.

The pest control industry has evolved to a pest management industry that requires a greater expertise and reporting. Infestations have to be assessed as to the best system for treatment of the infestation. This involves expertise, time and money. Annual pest inspections are recommended to detect activity in the early stages. More regular inspections may be recommended where a higher than normal risk exists.

It should be noted that some termites are non-destructive and pose no structural risk to a building.
A pest inspection will identify the different risks.