Mitcham’s leafy blocks, older timber elements and moisture-prone areas around subfloors, decks and garden edges can create ideal conditions for termites and wood borers—an inspection helps catch damage before it becomes structural.
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We inspect common entry zones such as weep holes, brick veneer edges, slab penetrations, step-downs, and areas where paths or soil sit too high. These are high-priority points because termites can use them to access concealed timber without obvious surface signs.
Where the property has a subfloor, we look for mud leads, disturbed timber, damp ground conditions, ventilation issues, and damage to bearers, joists and flooring supports. Subfloors are a frequent starting point for termite activity and can show early evidence before internal rooms do.
We identify moisture-prone zones around wet areas, external taps, downpipes, drainage lines and poor fall-to-drain points. Moisture doesn’t prove termites, but it strongly increases risk and can accelerate timber decay that pests exploit.
We check decks, pergolas, verandahs, fascia, bargeboards, window surrounds, fences and retaining timbers for signs of termite workings, borer holes, softening, and fungal decay. External timber often shows the first accessible clues of broader hidden activity.
We look for evidence consistent with wood borers and other timber pests, including exit holes, frass (powdery dust), and characteristic patterns of damage. Correct identification matters because treatment and urgency can differ significantly between pests.
We assess stored timber, garden beds against walls, timber-to-ground contact, shaded zones, and gaps that allow concealed travel. These practical site issues often explain why pests are present and provide clear, actionable prevention steps.
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Yes. Termites are a widespread risk across Australia, and Mitcham homes can present common attractants such as shaded gardens, moisture around wet areas, and timber structures like decks and pergolas. Termites can enter through concealed points near ground level or slab penetrations, so you may not see obvious signs. An inspection focuses on evidence of activity and the conditions that make the property vulnerable.
A Termite & Timber Pest Inspection also considers other timber-damaging pests such as wood borers, along with conditions that lead to timber decay. We look for signs like exit holes, frass, tunnelling patterns, and soft or deteriorated timber. Correctly identifying the cause is important because termite treatments differ from borer management, and timber decay often requires moisture control and repair rather than pest treatment alone.
Termites often stay out of sight, so the highest-risk areas are subfloors, behind skirting, inside wall cavities, around bathrooms and laundries, and where timber meets soil or garden beds. External additions such as decks, steps and pergolas can also provide concealed access. We focus on accessible areas, known entry points, and visible indicators such as mud leads, damaged timber and moisture issues.
Often, yes. Older weatherboard homes in Mitcham can have more exposed or accessible subfloors, older stumps, and more timber elements that termites and borers can target. Newer builds can still be at risk, particularly where landscaping raises soil levels, moisture collects near walls, or timber features are installed close to the ground. The inspection adapts to the construction type and the site conditions we find.
Clear access is key. If possible, move stored items away from walls, open up access to the manhole for the roof void, and ensure subfloor entry points are not blocked. Trim back dense vegetation that touches the house and keep pets secured. If you’ve noticed moisture issues, leaking taps or drainage problems, point them out—those details help us focus on the areas most likely to support timber pest activity.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on termite detection, timber pest evidence and moisture-driven risk areas common in Mitcham homes—call 0413 163 187 to arrange your inspection.