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The Range Croydon’s leafy blocks, garden beds against walls, and moisture-prone subfloors on sloping sites can create ideal conditions for concealed termite entry and timber decay—often with little surface warning.
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We inspect the full external perimeter for termite ‘bridging’ risks such as soil or mulch against walls, garden edging, paths that cover weep holes, and concealed slab edges. These are common ways termites gain hidden access, especially where landscaping sits tight to the building.
Where a subfloor is accessible, we check piers, bearers, joists, ant caps, and ventilation. We look for mudding, damaged timbers, and humidity conditions that support termite activity. In The Range Croydon, sloping blocks can create uneven drainage that keeps subfloor areas damp.
We inspect accessible roof spaces for timber pest activity, including termites moving up wall cavities and borers in structural timbers. We also check for roof leaks and condensation signs that can weaken timber and make it more attractive to pests.
We use moisture detection in wet areas (bathrooms, laundries, kitchens) and at junctions where plumbing penetrates walls or floors. Elevated moisture can signal a leak that attracts termites or accelerates timber decay, even if the surface looks fine.
We probe and sound accessible timber elements such as skirtings, door frames, stairs, decks, pergolas, and window reveals. This helps identify hollow timber, borer damage, or rot, and pinpoints where further investigation or repairs may be needed.
We assess decks, verandahs, pergola posts, fences, sleepers, and retaining timbers for ground contact, decay, and activity pathways. These structures can be the first place termites establish before moving into the main dwelling.
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They can be. Mature gardens, shaded areas, and regularly watered beds can keep soil moisture higher around the perimeter, which helps termites survive and travel. In The Range Croydon, we pay close attention to garden beds against walls, covered weep holes, timber edging, and damp corners near downpipes. The goal is to find concealed entry conditions as well as any active timber pest signs.
Yes, the inspection targets termites and other timber pests. Termites consume timber from the inside and often leave a thin outer surface, while borers leave flight holes and can weaken seasoned timber over time. We look for termite mudding, workings, and damage patterns, and also check accessible timbers for borer holes, frass, and soft or hollow sections that indicate deterioration.
Absolutely. Termites commonly travel through wall cavities, under floors, or behind skirtings where you won’t see them until damage is advanced. That’s why we focus on high-risk zones such as the external perimeter, wet areas with elevated moisture, subfloors, and roof timbers. Finding early indicators—like moisture anomalies or concealed mudding—can prevent large structural repairs later.
Yes. Sloping sites can affect drainage and subfloor ventilation, which can raise humidity under parts of the home and create persistent damp zones. During the inspection, we look for signs of water pooling near footings, damp subfloor timbers, blocked vents from landscaping, and pathways where soil has built up against the structure. These conditions can increase termite pressure and timber decay risk.
They can. External timbers in contact with soil are common starting points for termites and rot, and activity can move from these structures to the dwelling if conditions allow. We inspect external timber elements for ground contact, decay, and activity indicators, and we assess whether they create concealed bridging to the home. Where risks are present, we outline practical steps to reduce exposure.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a thorough, risk-focused assessment of termite activity, timber pest damage, and moisture conditions specific to The Range Croydon homes—call 0413 163 187.