Laburnum’s leafy blocks and older timber features can hold moisture around subfloors, garden beds and fences—exactly where termites and borers like to start unnoticed.
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We check the perimeter for termite ‘bridging’ points such as soil-to-timber contact, garden beds against walls, sleeper edges, and concealed entry paths near service penetrations. These are common start points in leafy Laburnum blocks and can allow termites to bypass visible inspection zones.
Where access allows, we inspect bearers, joists and stumps for mud leads, soft timber, fungal decay and borer holes. Subfloors can stay cool and damp, and early termite activity is often first seen on subfloor timbers rather than inside rooms.
We use moisture detection to identify areas that may be supporting termite activity or timber decay, including around bathrooms, laundries, showers, external taps and drainage points. Elevated moisture can also explain swelling, cracking or musty odours that homeowners notice but can’t pinpoint.
We examine exposed timbers for termite workings, borer damage and decay, and we assess how these structures connect back to the dwelling. External timbers can act as a ‘stepping stone’ for termites to move toward the main house if conditions are favourable.
We look for signs of past treatments, barriers, disturbed soil lines, and renovation features that can increase risk—such as covered weep holes, added paving, or cladding changes that reduce visibility. This helps explain whether current conditions are increasing exposure.
Not all timber damage is termite-related. We assess whether damage patterns align with termites, borers, decay or moisture-related deterioration, so you’re not paying for unnecessary treatments. Where activity is suspected, we outline what evidence supports it and what further action is appropriate.
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Yes. Termites are common across Australia, and Laburnum’s leafy environment can create favourable conditions—shaded, moist ground, garden beds against walls, and timber fences or decking that connect to the home. Termites can also enter through concealed paths and remain hidden for long periods. An inspection focuses on activity signs, entry points and moisture conditions that increase risk.
A termite and timber pest inspection is specifically focused on biological timber threats. It looks for termite workings, borer activity, decay and moisture conditions that support these issues, including subfloor timbers, external structures and high-risk perimeter zones. A general building inspection may note visible timber damage, but it isn’t designed to trace pest pathways or assess conditions that make infestations more likely.
Time varies with access and property size, but allow around 60–90 minutes for many homes. Before we arrive, clearing access to the subfloor entry (if present), moving stored items away from walls in garages or under stairs, and ensuring pets are secured helps us inspect thoroughly. If you have previous termite treatment paperwork, having it available also helps.
It can. Garden beds and timber elements close to the house can hold moisture and create concealed termite entry points, especially where soil contacts timber or where landscaping covers inspection areas. Timber fences and sleepers can also act as a pathway if termites establish in the yard. During the inspection, we assess these interfaces and recommend practical changes to reduce risk.
We’ll explain what we’ve found, where it is, and the evidence supporting it (for example mud leads, damage patterns, moisture readings or borer holes). We’ll also outline the urgency and the best next step, which may include a termite management plan, targeted treatment by a pest manager, repairs to moisture sources, or monitoring. The goal is to stop further damage and reduce re-infestation risk.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the Laburnum risk points—subfloors, wet areas and timber structures—so you can act early. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange your Termite & Timber Pest Inspection.