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Malvern’s mix of older weatherboards, renovated period homes and timber verandahs can hide termite entry points under subfloors, around garden beds and at damp additions.
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We inspect bearers, joists, stumps, ant capping visibility, and any stored timber or debris under the home. Subfloors can hide mud leads and early timber softening long before damage shows inside.
We check bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and any newer extensions for moisture conditions that attract termites and wood-decay pests. Elevated readings help pinpoint leaks, poor ventilation or drainage issues that can trigger timber deterioration.
We assess perimeter walls, step-downs, garden beds, paving levels, fence-to-house contact and service penetrations. These are common pathways for concealed termite access, particularly where soil contact or bridging hides the slab edge.
We examine skirtings, architraves, door frames, window sills, floorboards and built-in joinery for borer pin-holes, termite galleries, blistering paint, drummy timber and distortion. These signs help separate cosmetic wear from pest-related damage.
Where access permits, we inspect visible roof timbers for wood borer activity, moisture staining and decay. Roof spaces can show the first evidence of slow leaks that create the humidity pests need to thrive.
We look for indicators of prior termite management (such as drill holes, baiting points or chemical treatment records if provided) and assess areas where repairs or linings may conceal older damage. This helps you plan follow-up actions rather than relying on assumptions.
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Many Malvern homes include older timber framing, subfloors, verandahs and detailed joinery, which can provide both food and shelter for termites. Risk increases when moisture is present or when garden beds, paths or fences bridge termite barriers. An inspection focuses on concealed entry points, subfloor conditions and timber elements that can show early warning signs before obvious damage appears.
We look for evidence consistent with subterranean termites as well as other timber pests such as wood borers, and we assess timber decay linked to moisture. The inspection includes searching for mud leads, hollow-sounding timbers, pin-holes, frass-like dust, staining and distortion. We also note environmental contributors like poor drainage or plumbing leaks that can make pest activity more likely.
Yes. Moisture assessment is a key part of a termite and timber pest inspection because termites and decay fungi thrive where dampness persists. We target wet areas, external walls near downpipes, and junctions around extensions. We’ll explain whether readings suggest an active leak, poor ventilation or drainage issues, and how those conditions can raise timber pest risk over time.
Extensions often create new junctions between old and new construction, and those junctions can conceal gaps, bridged barriers or moisture accumulation. Changes to ground levels, new paving, or re-routed plumbing can also introduce damp zones near footings. During the inspection, we pay close attention to these interfaces, checking for concealed entry points and timber damage that may not be visible from inside rooms.
If access is limited by clearance, stored items, unsafe conditions or sealed entry points, we inspect all accessible areas and report the limitations clearly. We’ll also highlight higher-risk zones that couldn’t be fully viewed and recommend practical next steps, such as improving access or arranging targeted investigation. This helps you make informed decisions rather than assuming hidden areas are pest-free.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the places termites hide in Malvern homes—subfloors, moisture-prone additions and ground-level entry points. Call 0485 857 077 to arrange an inspection.