The East End Theatre District mixes heritage buildings, compact terraces and modern apartments with basements, service risers and shared walls—ideal hiding spots for termites, borers and rodents if moisture is present.
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We inspect likely termite access points such as slab edges (where visible), expansion joints, cracks, and penetrations for plumbing and electrical services. In CBD-style buildings, termites can exploit tiny gaps around conduits and pipework, so these areas are assessed carefully for mudding, shelter tubes and disturbance indicators.
We identify moisture-prone zones using appropriate tools and visual assessment, focusing on showers, laundries, kitchen plumbing, balcony door tracks and planter interfaces. Moisture doesn’t just cause rot—it can increase termite risk and hide timber pest activity behind tiles, skirting and cabinetry.
We check accessible roof timbers (where access allows), door frames, window reveals, skirtings, floorboards and built-in joinery for borer pinholes, frass, blistering paint, hollow-sounding timber and other indicators of active or past timber pest attack.
For properties with basements, storage cages, bin rooms or plant areas, we look for rodent activity (droppings, rub marks, gnawing) and conditions that support pests, including clutter, unsealed penetrations and persistent dampness around pumps, risers or HVAC equipment.
We assess accessible external areas for termite conducive conditions such as timber-to-ground contact, garden/planter moisture against walls, poor drainage, and hidden timber elements behind cladding or decorative finishes. This is particularly important where heritage-style façades or retrofits conceal older materials.
Your report documents observed evidence, accessible limitations, and why particular areas of the East End Theatre District-style building present higher risk (for example, wet wall lines, balcony interfaces or shared-wall concealment). It also outlines practical actions, from repairs to monitoring, based on what’s found.
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Yes. Apartments and heritage-style properties can still have timber elements and termite pathways, especially around shared walls, service risers, balconies and wet areas. A pest inspection checks accessible timbers, looks for termite indicators, and identifies moisture conditions that make activity more likely. Even if a building has a body corporate, issues can be localised to individual lots or specific building zones.
We focus on termites and timber pests (such as borers) as well as conditions that attract or support them, including moisture and timber-to-soil contact. Where relevant, we also note signs of rodents and other nuisance pests, particularly in storage, bin and basement areas. The goal is to find evidence of activity and the conditions that allow pests to persist.
Time varies based on access and layout. A small apartment may take less time than a multi-level terrace or a commercial tenancy with back-of-house areas and storage. Access to roof spaces, basements and external perimeters also affects duration. We work methodically and explain any access limitations in the report so you know what was and wasn’t able to be inspected.
They can be, because food waste, grease, warm plant rooms and frequent deliveries can increase rodent activity. Older service penetrations, gaps under doors and unsealed risers also provide entry. During the inspection we look for droppings, rub marks and gnawing, then note practical exclusion points to seal and hygiene or storage factors that may be sustaining the problem.
We document the evidence found, the likely risk areas, and whether the signs suggest current activity or past damage. We’ll also highlight conducive conditions such as moisture or timber contact that need addressing. While treatment is a separate step, the inspection report gives you a clear basis to engage a termite management provider and to make informed decisions before settlement or before commencing building works.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on termite risk, timber pest evidence and moisture drivers common in 3000 buildings. Call 0413 163 187 to schedule your Pest Inspection Melbourne service.