Termite Inspection and Treatment Melbourne

Termites are a real risk for Melbourne homes and commercial buildings. They often live underground or hide in dark, warm and moist areas, damaging timber from the inside before obvious signs appear. A professional inspection is important when you notice suspicious activity or before buying, selling, renovating or building.

Common warning signs include:

Timber that sounds hollow, feels papery, or becomes soft when pressed.
Discarded wings, especially near windows, doors, lights or other entry points.
Skirting boards, door frames or architraves that are easily damaged by a vacuum or light pressure.
Doors or windows that suddenly become tight, swollen or difficult to open.
Cracks, bubbling paint, staining or distortion around cornices, skirting boards or door frames.
Mud tubes on external walls, foundations, cracks, subfloors or other sheltered areas.
Small piles of termite frass or fine wood-coloured material near tiny openings in timber.

If you are concerned about termites, contact a licensed pest technician for inspection and advice. Expest can help assess accessible areas, identify conducive conditions and recommend suitable treatment or monitoring options.

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Termite inspection of accessible building areas

Termite Inspections

We offer detailed termite inspections of accessible areas using suitable tools and equipment, including moisture detection, non-invasive detection equipment and visual assessment. Inspection findings can include termite activity, timber damage, moisture issues, areas conducive to termite attack and practical recommendations for reducing risk.

Inspection Equipment & Technology

Modern termite inspection combines technician experience with suitable detection tools. Equipment does not replace a careful inspection, but it can help identify moisture, movement and suspicious areas that may need closer assessment.

Termatrac termite detection equipment used by Expest Pest Control

Termatrac Detection

Assists with non-invasive checking for movement and possible termite activity behind surfaces.

Moisture Meter

Helps locate elevated moisture conditions that can increase termite risk or require further investigation.

FLIR thermal imaging camera for building and termite inspection support

Thermal Imaging Support

Can assist with identifying temperature patterns that guide closer inspection in suitable situations.

Areas inspected where accessible:

Roof Void.
Subfloor Area's unless the building is on concrete slab.
Internal Timbers: Skirting boards, Door and Window Frames.
External Timbers: up to 50 metres or to the boundaries of the property. Fences, Garden Landscape Timbers, Retaining walls.
Suspect Trees & Stumps.

Pre-purchase home buyer inspection

A termite inspection can be useful before purchasing a property, especially where the building has timber structures, garden timbers, moisture issues, past termite history, subfloor access or nearby tree/stump risk. Inspection scope depends on access and site conditions.

Termite Treatment

Expest offers termite treatment options based on inspection findings, building construction and site access. Every home or structure is different, so termite work should be customised rather than treated as a one-size-fits-all service.
Termite treatment around a structure Chemical treatment: Depending on the construction, treatment may involve trenching, drilling or treating soil areas around foundations, paths, stumps or other access points. The exact method depends on the property and label requirements.
Baiting and monitoring: Baiting or monitoring systems may be recommended where suitable. Stations are inspected and managed according to activity and treatment plan requirements.