Termites
Termite inspection knowledge hub
How termites damage homes, where they hide, and what a thorough inspection looks for.
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How damage happens
Termites feed on cellulose in timber quietly, often from the ground up. By the time you see surface clues, framing, floors, or joinery may already be compromised.
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Signs to watch for
Mud tubes, hollow-sounding timber, blistering paint, discarded wings, and unexplained timber damage are classic clues — but many infestations stay hidden until an inspector looks properly.
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Subfloor risk
Suspended timber floors create a dark, often damp void that is ground zero for subterranean termites — and for the moisture conditions that invite them.
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Walls & framing
Termites can travel inside wall cavities and along framing with little surface evidence until paint blisters, skirtings soften, or doors stick for no obvious reason.
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Roof & timber
Roof voids and upper-level timber can host termite and borer activity, especially where moisture from leaks softens timber and creates conducive conditions.
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Reduce your risk
You cannot make a house risk-free forever — but drainage, landscaping, timber–soil separation, moisture control, and scheduled inspections dramatically reduce the odds of surprise damage.
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How we inspect
Expert inspectors combine systematic visual survey, sounding, moisture assessment, thermal imaging where useful, and clear reporting of access limits — typically within a thorough on-site visit and a 24-hour report turnaround.
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After inspection
If activity or high risk is found, the report becomes your action plan: negotiate, remediate with licensed specialists, fix conducive conditions, and re-inspect when advised.
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