All Guard Termite Inspections Sydney Australia

Looking for termite inspection tips? A home inspection is known in Sydney Australia as a building inspection and includes a pest report and a building report. It involves a thorough visual inspection of the sub floor, roof void interior, exterior, and other areas of the property. An average house takes anywhere from one to two hours to complete.

The report consists of eleven pages and digital photos upon request. Please remember a termite inspection report is designed to detect termites at an early stage as to reduce the amount of damage to your house. It does not stop termites. It is strongly recommended a termite inspection report is carried out at least once every twelve months and every three to six months for high risk areas.

Note: There is no household insurance that covers you for termite damage.

Essentially a termite building inspection report is designed to:

Detect old damage and active termites.
Gives you the element of risk of infestation.
Gives you tips on reducing the chances of termite infestation.
Gives us enough information to accurately quote you on a termite treatment and to use the most appropriate method.
Most importantly, educates you about termites.
Identifies species of termites.

Torch with bright light. This is essential and krypton bulbs give the best light for torches generally available today. LED torches, headlamps and flashlights are the next generation inspection tools and should be used when they come onto the market.

A termite sounding donger. A fibreglass rod with a small plastic ball at the end. It is designed to run along skirting boards, higher placed timbers and other exposed timbers. When it runs across termite infested timber the tone changes, indicating hollowed out timber.

A Moisture Meter. It is designed to pick up high moisture content in walls and timbers. Termites bring up moisture from the soil and into the walls and timbers.

Binoculars. They are used to look at roof lines in building inspections to see if there is any subsidence. That would be an indicator that termites have infested the roof.
Stanley Knife & Tape. If termite infested timber is located, we may cut it with a Stanley knife and expose the interior of timber, identifying the species of termites then seal it back up with tape so as not to disturb the termites.

Listening Device. This listens to sounds in the internal of the walls. However, if you tap the wall with your hand and put your ear up to the wall you can head the soldier termites rubbing the mandibles together.

The purpose of this building inspection is to give you the tools you need to select and maintain the right home for you. We think you'll agree that the right home for you is affordable, comfortable and within your means to maintain for as long as you choose to live in it.

This building inspection offers insights that will help you make an informed decision in your choice of a home. Affording a home involves more than having enough money to cover the down payment, closing costs and monthly mortgage obligations. Maintaining the overall condition of the home while you live in it and the repairs or preventive measures needed to do so can be just as costly.

This kit will explain how to conduct your own home inspection with an easytouse, stepbystep approach. Once you've evaluated your results, you'll be better equipped to make a wise decision, whether it's:

"Yes, I like this home; it suits the needs of my family, and I can afford to buy and maintain it."
or
"No, I cannot realistically afford to buy and maintain this home, the termite risk is too great."

Either way, it pays to know what you're up against before you make an offer to purchase. The professional inspector gives you an objective and comprehensive report before closing. In addition, you may want to have the home tested for possible environmental hazards which are not usually visible, including, lead in the water, lead in paint, asbestos, other toxic materials.

Make sure you can afford to buy your home and maintain it. You need to make an educated decision in your own best interest and learn what's ahead of you now, rather than down the track ESPECIALLY if the house is endangered by termites, borers or wood decay.

Is YOUR home protected? Remember All Guard Pest Control for your home's complete termite and pest protection systems. Simply FREE CALL 1800 333 337 or email today for more information, advice and FREE QUOTES!

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