Termites & timber pests
Deep termite knowledge — and how Sitescop protects you
Termites can quietly destroy structural timber before you notice. Learn how damage happens, what signs mean, where risk hides, and how an expert Sitescop inspection gives you evidence before settlement — not surprises after.
How expert inspectors save buyers and owners
Find what walkthroughs miss
Subfloors, roof voids, and concealed framing are where subterranean termites work. We inspect accessible high-risk zones systematically.
Turn clues into decisions
Photos, severity ratings, and plain English mean you can negotiate, remediate, or walk away with facts — not fear.
Separate inspection from treatment
We report evidence and conducive conditions. Licensed pest managers handle treatment. You stay clear on who does what.
Explore the termite guides
Start with how damage happens, then signs, subfloor risk, prevention, and what happens after the report.
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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Ready for a timber pest inspection?
Book Pest & Termite alone, or Combined Building & Pest for the strongest pre-purchase protection in one visit. Reports typically within 24 hours.