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Chadstone’s mix of older timber homes and renovated extensions can hide termite entry points around subfloors, patios and wet areas—an inspection pinpoints activity before damage spreads.
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We inspect the full external perimeter for termite leads, mudding, and bridging conditions such as soil or mulch touching cladding, garden beds built up against walls, and concealed weepholes—common ways termites access framing in Chadstone homes.
Timber subfloors can hide early damage. We check visible bearers, joists, piers and ant caps for termite workings, timber pest damage and dampness, and we note ventilation issues that can lift moisture and increase decay risk.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are checked for elevated moisture in adjacent timbers and wall bases. Moisture mapping helps identify conditions that attract termite activity and supports recommendations to address leaks or poor drainage before timber deterioration accelerates.
We assess garages, pergolas, decks, steps, fences and retaining timbers that connect to or sit close to the house. These can act as ‘highways’ for termites and can also show early timber pest activity that signals broader risk.
We look for signs of borers and other timber pests, including exit holes, frass (powdery dust), and weakened timbers. Identifying the type of damage matters because treatment and urgency differ from termite management.
Where visual access is limited—such as behind stored items, in wall junctions, or around extensions—we use non-destructive techniques to help detect anomalies consistent with moisture or termite activity, reducing the chance of missing hidden problems.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes. Termites don’t eat brick, but they can travel through soil and concealed gaps to reach timber framing, floor timbers, skirtings and roof components. In Chadstone, renovations and landscaping can also create hidden bridging points around slab edges, patios and garden beds. A termite and timber pest inspection checks the conditions that let termites access timber, not just the exterior wall type.
We pay close attention to subfloors (where present), the perimeter at ground level, weepholes, expansion joints, and any areas where soil or mulch sits high against walls. We also inspect wet areas like bathrooms and laundries, plus attached structures such as decking, pergolas and fences. These locations can provide moisture and concealed pathways that allow termites to stay out of sight.
Often, yes. Termites can be active behind linings, under floors or inside timbers before damage is obvious. Along with a detailed visual inspection, we use tools such as moisture testing and non-invasive detection where suitable to identify conditions consistent with concealed activity. While no inspection can see through every surface, this approach improves the chance of finding early indicators and risk zones.
Extensions and outdoor works can introduce new junctions where termites can enter unnoticed, such as where old and new slabs meet, around enclosed patios, and where decking or steps connect near the house. Renovations can also conceal previous damage behind new linings. Our inspection focuses on these transition points, checks moisture-prone areas, and looks for bridging from landscaping or timber structures to the building.
We’ll explain what we observed, where it was found, and whether the signs suggest active or historical activity. We’ll outline practical next steps, which may include engaging a pest management provider for treatment, addressing moisture sources, improving subfloor ventilation, or correcting bridging conditions around the perimeter. The goal is to stop further damage and reduce the chance of re-infestation.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the areas Chadstone properties commonly miss—subfloors, wet areas, and extension junctions. Call 0485 857 077 to arrange your Termite & Timber Pest Inspection.