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Chirnside Park homes often have timber fences, decks and garden edging close to soil and moisture—perfect conditions for concealed termite and borer activity if it’s not checked properly.
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We inspect common termite access routes such as slab edges, weep holes, expansion joints, service penetrations, and areas where paths, pavers or garden beds sit against walls. These points matter because termites can travel unseen and enter the structure without obvious surface damage.
We check for signs of borers and other timber pests, including pinholes, frass (fine powder), soft timber, and characteristic surface blistering. Identifying the pest type helps you choose the right treatment and prevents repeated damage to roof timbers, flooring and joinery.
We assess moisture-prone areas like bathrooms, laundries, kitchens, hot water services and drainage lines, plus external ground levels and runoff zones. Elevated moisture can attract termites and accelerate timber decay, so finding the source is as important as finding the pest.
If the home has a subfloor, we look for damp soil, poor airflow, fungal decay, and timber stored under the house. Subfloor conditions can hide termite workings and create the humidity that encourages termite activity and timber rot.
We assess decks, pergolas, stairs, verandahs, fences and timber retaining features for damage and conditions that encourage attack, such as timber in contact with soil or persistent wetting. External timber is often the first place pests establish before moving into the home.
We document evidence found and the specific risk factors driving it—such as bridging of termite barriers, concealed wall cavities, or landscaping that hides slab edges. You’ll receive clear, prioritised actions to reduce termite risk in Chirnside Park conditions.
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Yes. Termites are a widespread risk across Australia, and Chirnside Park homes can be vulnerable because termites look for moisture and concealed access. Timber fences, decks and landscaping sleepers close to soil can provide a starting point, while termites may enter through slab cracks, expansion joints or service penetrations. A proper inspection focuses on evidence, entry points and the conditions that allow termites to stay hidden.
A timber pest inspection is a diagnostic assessment, not a surface treatment. We look for active termites, past activity, borer signs, timber decay and the moisture conditions that attract pests. We also assess likely entry points and areas where barriers may be bridged by soil, pavers or landscaping. This helps you understand risk and what corrective action is needed, rather than relying on a broad chemical spray.
Time varies with the home’s size and accessibility, but allow enough time for a careful check of internal rooms, the roof void (where accessible), subfloor (if present), and the full external perimeter. Clear access to the manhole, subfloor entry, wet areas, garage walls, and around the outside of the house is important. If stored items block key areas, it can limit what can be inspected.
Yes. Concrete slabs reduce some risks, but they don’t eliminate termite entry. Termites can access buildings via cracks, construction joints, plumbing penetrations and concealed pathways, and they can remain hidden behind plaster or within wall cavities. Landscaping that covers slab edges or raised garden beds against walls can also make it harder to detect early signs. Regular inspections help confirm the barrier remains effective and uncover new risk factors.
We investigate signs like mud leads on walls or piers, soft or hollow-sounding timber, tight doors due to moisture, bubbling paint, and fine powder from borer activity. Externally, we pay close attention to damp zones, garden beds against walls, timber in contact with soil, leaking taps, and areas where slab edges are hidden by paths or landscaping. These conditions can conceal or encourage activity.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the moisture sources, entry points and timber features common around Chirnside Park homes—call 0413 163 187 to arrange a Termite & Timber Pest Inspection.