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Lysterfield’s bushy blocks, damp gullies and timber decks create ideal conditions for termites and wood borers—an inspection finds hidden activity before it turns into structural damage.
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Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We inspect accessible subfloor areas, ant caps (where present), bearers and joists, and wall-to-slab edges for mud leads, packing, damaged timbers and other signs termites use to travel unseen.
We identify moisture-prone zones that attract termites and accelerate timber decay, focusing on plumbing penetrations, shower recess perimeters and external wet-wall locations that can stay damp in Lysterfield’s shaded sites.
We check decks, pergola posts, window frames, cladding interfaces, fence lines and timber landscaping for softness, blistering paint, hollowness and entry points where soil or garden beds contact timber.
Where safe access is available, we inspect roof timbers for borer pin-holes, powdery frass, fungal decay and moisture staining that can indicate leaks and secondary timber pest risk.
We look for signs consistent with common timber pests such as lyctus and anobiid borers, separating cosmetic timber damage from active infestation indicators so you know what needs treatment versus monitoring.
We document property-specific drivers such as poor subfloor ventilation, drainage issues, concealed slab edges, timber-in-ground contact and stored timber materials, with practical steps to reduce risk ongoing.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes. Termites are common across Australia, and Lysterfield’s mix of bushland edges, established gardens and timber landscaping can provide food sources and concealed pathways. Properties with damp subfloors, poor drainage, or timber touching soil are particularly attractive. A termite and timber pest inspection targets these access points and conditions, not just obvious damage, so issues are caught early.
We inspect accessible internal areas, roof void (where safe), subfloor areas (where accessible), and key external timbers. This includes slab edges, wall junctions, wet areas, decks, pergolas, fences, and timber landscaping near the home. We look for live termites, mud leads, past workings, timber softness, borer activity, and moisture conditions that increase the risk of infestation.
Moisture makes timber easier for pests to attack and helps termites survive as they travel through concealed areas. Leaking showers, overflowing gutters, poor site drainage, and limited subfloor ventilation can all lift humidity and keep timbers damp. During the inspection we identify moisture-prone zones and the building details contributing to them, so you can address the cause and reduce ongoing risk.
It can. Sleeper retaining walls, garden beds built up against walls, and deck posts close to soil can create hidden termite entry points and hold moisture against timber. Termites may start in these external timbers and then track back toward the house. An inspection focuses on soil-to-timber contact, concealed slab edges, and signs of activity around posts, fixings and adjoining wall areas.
Often, yes. A ‘no active termites detected’ result means none were found in accessible areas at the time of inspection, but termites can still establish later if conditions remain favourable. We’ll highlight any risk factors—like moisture, timber-in-ground contact, or blocked vents—and recommend practical changes and suitable inspection intervals so your Lysterfield property stays protected over time.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0485 857 077 for a thorough check of termite activity, timber pest damage and moisture risk areas tailored to Lysterfield homes and blocks.