by admin | Oct 16, 2025 | Subterranean Termites, Timber Borers
Timber borers can surprise our Building Inspectors When it comes to protecting your home from wood – destroying pests, knowing exactly what you’re dealing with can make all the difference. Two of the most commonly confused culprits are Lyctus borers and...
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Subterranean Termites, Timber Pest Inspection
Subterranean Termites are the species of Termite to look out for in the Sydney region. Economically, termites cause more damage to timber structures than fire, flood, storm and any other natural disaster, put together… We cannot overstate how serious the risk of...
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Subterranean Termites, Timber Pest Inspection
In Sydney, if the Building contains major timber elements, the risk is moderate to high, depending on the relationship between the building, the site, termite management systems and any past Termite Activity. Research developed by the CSIRO rates Sydney as the second...
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Building & Pest Inspection, Structural Defects, Subterranean Termites
What are Weep holes? – Why do the Reports Mention this? Many home owners assume that a concrete slab and external brick walls prevent termites from accessing their home. This is untrue. With a ‘monolithic’ concrete slab, yes the floor slab does...
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Subterranean Termites, Why Get an Inspection?
Poorly considered landscaping such as elevated garden beds against the building, can cause a range of issues such as moisture or damp penetration and concealed termite attack. During a Building and Pest Inspection, we assess the location of garden beds relative to the...
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Major Building Defects, Subterranean Termites, Why Get an Inspection?
Why does that downstairs room always smell damp? – Site Drainage Problems can be the Cause of a Range of Moisture Issues such as Damp Penetration Drainage problems can be hard to spot for the untrained eye, especially if the prevailing weather conditions are...
