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Ashwood’s mix of older timber elements, renovated extensions and well-watered gardens can hide moisture and timber pest activity—especially around subfloors, pergolas and fences.
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We inspect the home’s perimeter for conditions termites love: timber-to-ground contact, concealed slab edges, garden beds against walls, and areas where paving or cladding reduces visibility. This helps pinpoint where termites could enter unseen.
We check stumps, bearers, joists and ant caps, looking for termite workings, fungal decay and excess moisture. Ashwood homes with older subfloors can develop humid pockets that accelerate timber damage if left untreated.
We scan moisture-prone areas such as bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and external walls near downpipes. Moisture doesn’t just cause rot—it can also increase termite pressure by creating a stable, damp environment.
We examine decks, pergolas, verandahs, fences, sleepers and retaining timbers for borer holes, soft timber, mudding and deteriorated fixings. Outdoor timber in contact with soil is a common starting point for termite activity.
Where safe access allows, we inspect roof timbers and internal accessible timber elements for signs of termite damage, borer activity and water staining from roof leaks. Early signs often show up as subtle surface changes.
Your report highlights active issues, likely causes (such as moisture or bridging), and targeted recommendations—like improving drainage, separating timber from soil, or arranging a termite management plan if risk is elevated.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
They can. Many Ashwood properties combine original timber elements with newer extensions, decks or pergolas. Renovations sometimes conceal slab edges or create timber-to-ground contact, and changes to drainage can increase moisture near the house. A pest inspection checks these transition points, looks for termite workings and damaged timbers, and flags conditions that make concealed entry more likely.
The inspection focuses on termites and other timber pests such as borers, plus conditions that support them. We look for active infestation signs, previous damage, moisture issues and any structural timbers at risk. If we find evidence, we explain what it means, what’s urgent, and what should be monitored or treated.
Most inspections take around 60–90 minutes, depending on the size of the building, subfloor and roof access, and how much is stored around walls and in garages or sheds. Larger homes, multi-level properties and sites with extensive outdoor timber can take longer because there are more risk areas to check.
Yes. Termites don’t stop at a boundary line, and townhouses often share walls, gardens and drainage runs. Even if the building is on a slab, termites can enter through concealed pathways and target timber in framing, skirtings or roof structures. A pest inspection checks accessible areas and identifies site conditions that could affect your lot.
Limited access is the most common issue: tight subfloors, no manhole to the roof void, heavy storage against walls, locked sheds, or dense garden beds hard up against the house. We’ll document any constraints in the report and tell you exactly what to move or open up so a follow-up inspection can cover those areas properly.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on termite and timber pest risks common around Ashwood homes—moisture sources, concealed entry points and vulnerable outdoor timber. Call 0485 857 077 to arrange your inspection.