Termite & Timber Pest Inspection Moonee Ponds

Many Moonee Ponds properties include older timber subfloors, weatherboard construction and layered renovations that can conceal entry points and moisture. Termites and borers can work behind skirtings, under floors and inside wall cavities with minimal visible signs. An inspection focuses on these concealed areas, checks moisture conditions, and flags risk factors like timber-to-soil contact and poor ventilation.

They can. Renovations often add new waterproofing, plumbing and finishes that may conceal slow leaks or trapped moisture. If moisture persists, timber framing and floor structures can become softer and more attractive to termites and fungal decay. During the inspection we target wet-area perimeters, adjoining walls and floors (where accessible) and look for moisture indicators that warrant further investigation.

We inspect for termites as well as other timber pests and timber deterioration issues, including wood-boring insects (such as borers) and fungal decay associated with elevated moisture. The inspection looks for physical evidence like workings, mudding, pinholes, frass, damaged fibres and moisture-related staining. If we find indicators, we explain the likely cause and the practical next steps.

Yes. In Moonee Ponds we often see risk around subfloors with limited clearance, garden beds or paving built up against walls, and external timbers close to damp soil. We also pay close attention to wet-area junctions from extensions, older guttering or box-gutter style details, and fences or decks that connect to the house and can conceal termite movement.

Clear access to the subfloor entry, manholes and around the perimeter walls if possible. Trim or move stored items that block vents, and keep gardens, pots and mulch away from inspection zones so we can see weep holes and slab edges. If you’ve noticed leaking taps, damp patches, sticking doors or bubbling paint, point them out—these can be useful moisture clues.