Camberwell’s mix of older weatherboard homes, renovated extensions and leafy gardens can create hidden moisture and subfloor access points that termites and borers love—an inspection finds problems before they become structural repairs.
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We inspect accessible structural timbers and common entry zones for live termites, mud leads, workings and damaged timber fibres. This helps confirm whether activity is current, historical, or a risk condition that needs monitoring or treatment.
We identify moisture-prone areas that attract termites and encourage decay, including showers, wet-area wall linings and plumbing penetrations. Moisture findings guide practical fixes like ventilation improvements or plumbing maintenance to reduce timber pest pressure.
Where there’s access, we check subfloor conditions such as damp soil, poor airflow, stored timber and bridging materials. Subfloor moisture and restricted airflow are common contributors to concealed termite activity and fungal damage.
We assess the home’s perimeter for risk factors like soil-to-timber contact, raised garden beds, sleeper walls, and mulch built up against the house. These can provide concealed termite entry points and can also hide existing damage.
We examine external timber elements for borer pin-holes, termite damage, softening from decay, and fastener corrosion that often comes with persistent moisture. External structures can be the first place timber pests establish before moving toward the main dwelling.
We use appropriate detection technology to investigate suspect areas without relying on guesswork, particularly where timber is concealed or surface signs are subtle. This supports more accurate identification of likely activity zones and risk conditions.
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Yes. Renovations can leave concealed junctions between old and new work, and termites often enter from the perimeter or subfloor regardless of how modern the kitchen or bathroom looks. In Camberwell, older weatherboards and extensions can also create different moisture and ventilation conditions across the home. An inspection checks accessible timbers, risk points and moisture sources so you know what’s happening behind finishes.
We look for subterranean termite activity and evidence, plus other timber pests such as wood borers, and signs of timber decay where moisture has been present. The inspection focuses on accessible areas of the home and external timber structures, as well as conditions that increase risk like damp subfloors, poor drainage and garden-to-wall contact.
Time varies based on the home’s size, access to subfloor and roof void, and the amount of external timber and landscaping. A single-level home with good access is typically quicker than a multi-level property with limited access points and extensive decking. We’ll let you know what we can and can’t access on the day, and how that affects findings.
They can. Built-up garden beds against walls, dense planting, mulch and leaf litter can hold moisture and conceal termite workings along the perimeter. Tree stumps and old timber sleepers can also provide food sources and harbour activity. During a Camberwell inspection we assess these perimeter conditions and explain practical changes that reduce concealed entry opportunities and moisture around the structure.
Not automatically. Termite damage can range from minor to significant, and safety depends on where the damage is and whether there’s active infestation. We identify the accessible evidence, note likely extent indicators, and recommend next steps such as treatment by a pest manager and further investigation by a builder if structural timbers are affected. This helps you prioritise the right actions quickly.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a thorough Camberwell inspection that targets termite activity, timber pest damage and the moisture conditions that let problems stay hidden. Call 0413 163 187.