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Clifton Hill’s mix of older weatherboards, terraces and underfloor voids near creek and river corridors can hide moisture and timber pest activity before it’s visible.
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We check common termite entry points around the perimeter, subfloor and service penetrations, looking for mud leads, workings, shelter tubes and disturbed timbers—areas where activity can be present even when walls and floors look sound.
Where access allows, we inspect underfloor timbers for softening, blistering, galleries and moisture-related decay, because damage here can affect floor stability and can be expensive to rectify once it spreads.
We take moisture readings around bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and external wet walls to identify conditions that attract termites and exacerbate timber rot, helping you link pest risk to plumbing leaks, poor ventilation or drainage issues.
Decking, steps, pergolas, fences and sleepers are checked for borer holes, termite damage and timber-to-ground contact, as these features can act as a bridge from the yard into the main dwelling.
We look for signs consistent with borers and wood decay fungi, including pin-holes, frass and weakened timbers, because not all timber damage in Clifton Hill homes is termite-related.
We document findings with clear location notes (for example, rear additions, under-stair voids, or boundary-side passages) and explain how renovation junctions, retained old stumps or bridged damp-proof courses can increase termite and timber pest risk.
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They can be, mainly because older homes often have raised floors, subfloor voids and plenty of concealed timber. If ventilation is poor or moisture is present from drainage issues, leaking plumbing or damp soil, termites are more likely to forage undetected. Renovations can also create hidden entry points where new work joins original structure. An inspection checks these higher-risk zones in detail.
We focus on accessible internal areas, the external perimeter, subfloor spaces (where access is available), and timber structures around the yard such as decks and fences. We look for termite workings, timber pest damage and the conditions that support them—particularly moisture, timber-to-soil contact and concealed bridging points. The aim is to find current activity and the factors that could trigger future infestations.
Yes. Termites often travel behind skirting boards, within wall cavities, or under floors, so you may not see damage until it becomes significant. In Clifton Hill homes with subfloors, termites can work on bearers and joists out of sight. That’s why we inspect likely entry points and use moisture checks and close visual assessment to detect early indicators before major damage appears.
They can. Renovation junctions can conceal gaps, bridged damp-proof courses, or areas where new decking and landscaping sits close to the building. Older and newer timbers meeting in the same area can also complicate detection if access is limited. During the inspection we pay particular attention to extension tie-ins, under-stair voids, and any new external timber elements that may connect pests to the main structure.
We document the evidence, explain the likely extent based on accessible areas, and highlight the most urgent risks to structural timbers. We’ll also outline the conducive conditions we observed, such as moisture or timber-to-ground contact, so you can remove drivers of activity. Treatment recommendations depend on what’s found and may involve engaging a pest management professional for a tailored termite management plan.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a thorough, moisture-aware inspection that targets the subfloors, extensions and timber structures common in Clifton Hill homes.