Pest Inspections Adelaide. Feel confident knowing that your property and family are free from dangerous pests!
If you’re buying or selling a property, you want to know you have made the right decision. While a building inspection is standard practice prior to purchase, we also highly recommend a thorough pest inspection.
While some people may think a building inspection will include looking for pests, it is important to note how different these processes are. Building inspections may only look for visual signs of damage or decay caused by pests. While a pest inspection directly looks for pests that are active in the structure of the building such as fungi, termites, mould and boring insects.
Pest inspections aim to catch the pest and prevent any further damage. South Coast Building Inspections also search anywhere up to 30 metres from the structure to look for any nearby threats, ensuring the future safety of your property.
Craig Foster, Owner/Inspector.
1 in 3 australian homes!!!
In a recent study the CSIRO found that 1 in 3 Australian homes have some level of termite occupation. The state of South Australia is seems is perfect for this insatiable pest.
What Do Our Pest Inspections Cover?
Our detailed pest inspections search for the presence of recent pest activity in all areas of the property including all rooms, fences, trees, sheds, roof, basements and out buildings. We use state of the art equipment to seek out pests such as moisture meters to ensure that no stone is left unturned. SC Building Inspections strictly follows the Australian Standards for Timber Pests (3600 2).
Interior
- All Walls
- Window Frames
- Skirting Boards
- Door Frames
- Floorboards
Exterior
- All Walls
- Door Frames
- Pergolas / Verandahs
- Window Frames
- Decks
Property
- Up to 30m of house and within boundaries of property
- Retaining Walls
- Garages, Carports and Sheds
- Fences
- Trees and gardens
Sub-Floor Space
- Floor boards
- Beams
- Slabs
- Bearers
- Stumps
Roof Space
- Roof frame
- Wall Plates
Roof Exterior
- Fascia
- Barges
Common Pest Inspection Questions
Why are termites such a problem?
There have been instances where houses have required demolition because the structural damage was so severe.
- The most common types of termite damage are:
- Degradation to all timberwork – structural as well as interior timbers
- Damage to floor joists and bearers
- Damage to roof and structural timbers
- Electrical issues, including shorts and fires
Even if these issues may seem minor, each can have a domino effect resulting in major damage. If loadbearing or crucial structures are impacted more serious consequences can include roof, floor or wall collapse, electrical fires.
Why do pest inspections take so long?
We pride ourselves on providing a detailed pest inspection to give you peace of mind.
When booking your service please discuss your preferred timeframes with us.
Is having just a pest inspection enough?
By deploying a targeted search for problem pests you can potentially save yourself the drama and cost of future damage caused by active pests as well as be alerted to other potential problems in your property.
How can I guard against pest-related property damage?
Ensure any firewood and rubbish isn’t stored closed to your home.
Watch for signs of dying trees and shrubs and remove them from your property as soon as possible.
Don’t allow trees and shrubs to come in contact with your house, ensure they are kept well trimmed. Vines and bushes which touch buildings are the perfect pathways for termites.
Pests often seek out moisture, so avoid having moisture pooling or running towards your home.
Ensure there are sufficient barriers between soil and any timber associated with your home’s structure.