Damage to roof trusses

Homeguard Capping

Pre Purchase Timber and Pest Inspection

If you are buying or selling a home/unit, it is strongly advised to obtain a Pre Purchase Timber Pest Inspection. This is commonly done in conjunction with a Building Inspection. The inspections are for the client to identify and understand any pest issues and structural problems at time of inspection.

Purpose of the timber pest inspection is to ascertain if there are any problems with timber elements of the building including fences, retaining walls, landscaping, trees and any structure on the land within the property boundaries up to a distance of 50 metres from the main building. The inspection for a timber pest inspection will deal with the detection and non-detection of timber pest attack and conditions conducive to timber pest attack. MORE

Pre Construction Services

Building a new home or adding an extension? Termite management aims to reduce the chances of major damage caused to structural elements from termite infestations.

First you must check with your council regarding regulations for termite protection as this may differ according to your municipality.
Construction of all new buildings and additions are required to be protected in accordance with the Australian Standard AS3660.1 2000 Termite Management. Exception applies to detached buildings such as shed, garage, carport etc.

If you are building a home, remove stumps, roots, off-cuts and ensure that soil is consolidated MORE

Protect your home from termites

Termite Prevention

The biggest fear for property owners is termite infestation to their home or business but yet most people will think twice about doing regular check ups.

Some interesting facts. The biggest fear for property owners is termite infestation to their home or business but yet most people will think twice about doing regular check ups. Some interesting facts. Home insurance does not cover damage to structural timbers caused by termites. One is three Tropical North Queensland homes will be attacked by termites in their lifespan. Australia has approximately 300 species of termite, of which around 15 are likely to cause damage to the structural timbers of houses MORE