Live activity reported
MajorWhat you may see: Documented tubes, insects, or workings in the report.
Risk: Engage a licensed pest manager promptly; discuss purchase risk with your advisor.
Termites & timber pests
After a timber pest 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.
Why it matters
Finding termites is not the end — it is the start of informed decisions. Sitescop’s job is to give you clear evidence so you are not blindsided after settlement.
How a Sitescop inspector helps protect you
Expert inspection is how buyers and owners catch timber pest risk while they still have options.
- We save clients money and stress by revealing issues before settlement — when you still have negotiating power.
- We do not pressure you into treatment packages we are not licensed to sell as your remediator; we inspect and advise.
- Your solicitor, builder, and pest manager can work from the same evidence pack.
What we look for
Rated the way we discuss findings in reports — Major, Minor, Safety, or Further investigation.
Historic damage only
Further investigationWhat you may see: Old galleries or repairs without current activity.
Risk: May still need structural assessment and a management plan.
High conducive risk, no live find
MajorWhat you may see: Damp, bridging, debris, access limits.
Risk: Fix causes and schedule follow-up — do not ignore “no live termites” as all-clear forever.
Protection checklist
What lower-risk conditions tend to look like.
- You understand active vs historic vs conducive findings
- Limitations are clear
- You have contacts/path for licensed treatment if needed
- Building defects linked to pest risk are on your repair list
How Sitescop inspects
- We explain findings in the report in plain English
- We recommend next steps appropriate to severity
- We remain available to clarify the report after delivery
Technology & knowledge
- Photo-rich reporting for third parties
- Consistent severity language across building and pest findings
Photo examples
Educational imagery for this topic. We will swap in anonymised on-site timber pest photos as you supply them — never publishing client-identifying details.
Clear reports support buyers, solicitors, and specialists
Conducive conditions often need physical fixes as well as pest treatment
Follow-up conversations help you prioritise next steps
FAQ
Will you treat the termites for me?
Treatment is a separate licensed pest management service. We identify and report; remediation is arranged with appropriate licensed providers.
Can I still buy the property?
That is a decision for you and your advisors. Our role is to give accurate, accessible findings so the decision is informed.