Jolimont homes and apartments often sit close to landscaped garden beds, retaining edges and moisture-prone areas around balconies and subfloors—ideal conditions for termites and timber pests to stay hidden until damage is advanced.
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We inspect for mud leads, shelter tubes and concealed entry around slab edges, service penetrations, step-downs, and attached structures. These are frequent access points where termites can bypass visible areas and enter timber framing.
We use moisture detection to identify damp zones behind walls, around shower recesses, vanity plumbing, dishwashers and laundries. Moisture is a major driver of termite activity and can also attract fungal decay that softens timber.
We test accessible skirtings, door frames, window reveals, pergola posts and other timber components for hollowing, blistering paint, and soft spots. This helps distinguish superficial wear from timber pest damage that needs action.
Where the property has a subfloor or accessible cavity, we check ventilation, damp soil, plumbing drips, timber stumps/bearers and stored timber. Poor airflow and persistent dampness can create a high-risk termite environment.
We look for borer flight holes, frass (powdery dust), and timber breakdown in accessible roof spaces and structural timbers. Differentiating borers from termites matters because treatment methods and urgency can be very different.
We check for timber-to-ground contact, garden beds built up against walls, leaking downpipes, poor drainage, and attached fences/decks that can bridge protection zones. These factors can undermine termite management even when there’s no active infestation yet.
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Yes. Termites can affect both older and newer properties in Jolimont because they don’t rely on the age of a home—only access to cellulose and suitable conditions. Newer builds may still have risk around slab penetrations, landscaping built up near walls, and moisture from bathrooms or balconies. An inspection looks for evidence of activity and the conditions that can let termites stay hidden.
A termite inspection focuses on signs of termite activity, entry points and termite-conducive conditions. A timber pest inspection is broader and includes other pests that damage timber, such as wood borers, plus checks for timber decay linked to moisture. For Jolimont homes, combining these checks is useful because moisture issues can attract termites and also trigger decay that looks similar at first glance.
Yes, accessible external areas are a key part of the inspection. We examine balcony thresholds, timber screening, pergolas, decks, fences, and any attachments that connect to the main building because these can provide concealed termite pathways. Courtyards and landscaped edges are also checked for timber-to-ground contact and moisture retention, which can elevate termite and borer risk.
In many cases, yes. We inspect all accessible areas and focus on high-risk zones such as wet areas, internal timber trims, storage spaces, balcony edges, and any accessible roof void or service cavities. If access limitations prevent checking a key area, we’ll note the restriction and explain what it means, plus practical options to improve access for a more complete assessment.
Act quickly and avoid disturbing the area, as termites can retreat and become harder to trace. We’ll document what we found, identify likely entry conditions, and recommend next steps such as engaging a pest manager for treatment and a builder for repairs where required. If moisture is contributing, fixing leaks and drainage issues is usually part of preventing repeat activity.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the moisture points, concealed timber areas and external attachments that commonly drive timber pest issues in Jolimont. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.