Kensington’s mix of older weatherboards, Victorian-era terraces and renovated warehouse-style homes can hide termite entry points in subfloors, wall cavities and damp corners—especially around gardens, fences and leaking wet areas.
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We check typical termite hotspots such as subfloor timbers, bearers and joists, wall base areas, skirting lines, and any visible mud leads. This matters because termites often travel inside timbers or behind finishes, so early evidence can be subtle.
We use moisture detection to assess bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and adjoining walls where leaks or poor waterproofing can create ideal conditions for termites and timber decay fungi. Moisture findings help pinpoint risk even when pests aren’t immediately visible.
Decking, pergolas, verandah posts, steps, fences and timber retaining elements are inspected for borer holes, softening, blistering paint, and contact-to-ground issues. These areas are common entry and nesting points and can be a pathway into the home.
Where a subfloor exists and access is safe, we assess ventilation, dampness, stored items, and timber condition. Poor airflow and ongoing damp subfloors increase termite risk and can lead to long-term timber degradation.
We identify evidence consistent with subterranean termites, borers and other timber pests, including galleries, frass (powder), exit holes, and damaged timber fibres. Knowing the likely cause helps determine urgency and the right next step for treatment or repairs.
We look for factors that encourage termites, including garden beds against walls, timber touching soil, blocked weepholes, damp paving, leaking external taps, and stored timber. Addressing these conditions can reduce the chance of reinfestation after treatment.
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They can be. Older homes in Kensington often have subfloors, original timber framing, and later extensions where different building materials meet. If ventilation is limited or moisture is present from older plumbing, bathrooms or poor drainage, termites are more likely to forage and stay hidden. An inspection focuses on accessible subfloor timbers, wall bases, external attachments and moisture-prone areas to assess both activity and risk conditions.
Termites typically eat timber from the inside out and can leave mud leads or packed galleries, while borers often leave small exit holes and fine powder (frass). Both can weaken timber, but termites usually pose a faster, higher structural risk. During your Kensington inspection, we look at the damage pattern, the timber type affected, and surrounding conditions such as moisture to help identify the likely cause and the urgency of treatment.
Moisture is a key part of a proper termite and timber pest assessment. We use moisture detection in high-risk areas like bathrooms, laundries and kitchens, as well as around external walls where leaks or poor drainage may be present. Elevated moisture can signal concealed leaks and can also make timber more attractive to termites and decay. The report links moisture findings to the areas that need repair or monitoring.
Renovations can unintentionally create termite pathways, especially where new decks, steps, pergolas or garden beds sit close to walls, or where paving and landscaping cover weepholes and damp-proof courses. Extensions may also introduce concealed junctions between old and new timbers. Our inspection checks these transition points, external attachments, and signs of bridging so you can address risk before it becomes hidden damage behind new finishes.
For most properties, an annual inspection is a sensible baseline, and sooner if you’ve had termite history, recent landscaping changes, new decking/fencing, or persistent moisture issues. If you’re buying, it’s best to inspect before finalising the purchase so you understand active issues and contributing conditions. We’ll advise a practical inspection interval based on the home’s construction, condition, and site risk factors identified on the day.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a focused inspection that checks termite activity, timber pest damage and the moisture conditions that often drive infestations in Kensington homes.