Kew East’s mix of older weatherboards, post‑war brick homes and renovated extensions can hide termite entry points—especially where garden beds, patios and subfloors stay damp.
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We inspect the external walls, slab edges, weepholes, steps and attached structures to find hidden termite access points. This matters in Kew East where paving, garden edging and raised garden beds can cover slab edges or create concealed bridges into the building.
We assess bearers, joists, ant capping, piers and subfloor timbers for mud leads, soft timber and moisture issues. Many older and raised homes in Kew East rely on these components, and early termite activity often starts under the floor long before it shows inside.
We use moisture detection to target bathrooms, laundries, kitchens, hot water services and external wet zones that can support termite foraging. Persistently damp areas increase risk for termites and timber decay, so identifying moisture sources is a key part of prevention.
We check accessible timbers for borer flight holes, frass, staining, and decay patterns, and we note which areas are most vulnerable (fences, pergolas, window frames and older flooring). Correctly separating borer activity from termite damage helps you treat the right problem.
We examine decks, pergolas, retaining walls, fences and stored timber that may be touching the home or soil. In leafy Kew East blocks, these structures and garden features can become a pathway that brings termite activity right up to the building envelope.
Where visual signs suggest activity, we use appropriate detection tools to investigate without unnecessary disturbance. This helps confirm termite workings or high-risk conditions in areas like behind skirtings, around fireplaces, and at renovation junctions where termites can travel unnoticed.
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They can. Extensions often introduce new junctions where termites can enter unnoticed—especially where paving, decks or garden beds meet older walls. Renovations may also cover weepholes, change drainage, or leave timber too close to soil. A Termite & Timber Pest Inspection in Kew East focuses on these transition points to spot concealed access routes and conditions that support activity.
We inspect accessible internal rooms, the perimeter of the building, and external structures such as decks, fences and pergolas. Where safe and accessible, we also inspect the roof void and subfloor/crawl space. We look for active termite signs, wood damage, borer indicators and moisture-prone zones that can increase risk and accelerate timber deterioration.
Yes. Termites often feed inside timber and travel through concealed galleries, so external surfaces can look normal. Activity may be behind skirting boards, inside wall cavities, under floors or around wet areas where moisture is higher. That’s why inspections combine visual checks with targeted tool-assisted investigation of suspicious or high-risk locations.
Many Kew East homes—particularly older builds—have raised floors with a subfloor space. Subfloors can hold moisture due to poor ventilation, plumbing leaks or shaded conditions, and termites often start there because they can stay hidden and close to soil. Inspecting subfloor timbers, ant capping and ventilation helps identify early activity and the conditions driving it.
A regular inspection schedule is the best defence because termite activity can start between seasons and remain hidden. The right frequency depends on your home’s construction, surrounding vegetation, moisture sources and any past termite history. If your property has a subfloor, dense garden beds, or attached timber structures, more frequent checks are often sensible.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a thorough Termite & Timber Pest Inspection in Kew East, with a focus on subfloors, moisture hotspots and concealed entry points around extensions and outdoor structures.