Kew has a mix of older weatherboard homes, heritage renovations and leafy blocks with subfloors, garden beds and timber structures—conditions that can hide termite activity and moisture-driven timber decay if you don’t know where to look.
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We inspect the external perimeter, subfloor entry points and any accessible bearers, joists and stumps to find mud leads, feeding damage and risk factors. This matters in Kew where suspended floors and landscaped boundaries can hide termite entry at the edges of the home.
We identify moisture-prone areas such as bathroom and laundry plumbing lines, downpipe discharge points, air-conditioning overflow, and poorly drained side paths. Damp timber is more attractive to termites and can also develop fungal decay that weakens structural timber.
Decking, pergolas, fences, carports and garden sleepers are checked for timber pest activity and conditions that encourage it. These structures often sit close to soil and watering systems, and can become the starting point for termite movement toward the house.
We look for exit holes, frass (wood dust), surface blistering and weakened timber that can indicate borer or other timber pest activity. This is particularly important in older Kew homes where original timbers may have been exposed to pests over long periods.
Where accessible, we inspect roof voids and internal areas for pest evidence such as droppings, nesting material, damage to timbers, and pest entry points around eaves and penetrations. These indicators can explain odours, noise, and hidden damage.
Your report separates what is active now, what looks historical, and what conditions increase risk. For Kew buyers, this helps you understand whether the issue needs urgent treatment, targeted repairs, or preventative changes to drainage, ventilation or landscaping.
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They can be, mainly because older homes often have suspended timber floors, subfloor timbers and renovations completed over multiple stages. Termites are drawn to moisture and concealed pathways, so leaking plumbing, poor subfloor ventilation, or timber stored under the house can increase risk. A pest inspection checks for active evidence, previous damage and the conditions that make the property vulnerable.
We look for termites and other timber pests, signs of timber damage, and environmental factors that increase pest risk. This includes inspecting accessible subfloor areas, perimeters, internal walls where practical, roof voids where accessible, and external timbers like decks and fences. We also identify moisture-prone locations that attract termites and contribute to timber decay.
Most inspections take around 60–90 minutes depending on access and the size of the dwelling and external structures. To get the best outcome, ensure we can access the subfloor manhole (if present), the roof manhole, the garage and any locked side gates. If storage blocks key areas, we’ll document the limitation and advise the next steps.
Yes. Renovations can cover earlier damage with new plaster, flooring or cabinetry, and extensions may introduce new moisture points or concealed junctions between old and new structures. In Kew, we often see mixed construction types on the one block, which can create hidden risk areas. A thorough pest inspection focuses on these junctions, wet areas and any timber-to-ground contact.
If we identify evidence of active termites or a high likelihood of activity, we’ll explain where it was found, what may be affected, and how urgent the issue is. We’ll recommend appropriate next steps, which may include engaging a termite treatment specialist, further invasive investigation in specific areas, and changes to moisture or landscaping conditions that make the site attractive to termites.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a thorough Kew pest and termite check with clear findings on timber pests, moisture risk areas and visible wood damage.