Is it time you scheduled a termite house inspection? In Australia, a termite home inspection generally costs between $150 and $300 for the average suburban home. The cost includes a physical inspection and a termite house inspection report that indicates the areas inspected, whether or not active white ants or white ant damage was seen, and recommended actions.
If you haven't experienced an infestation of termites, it's easy to become a bit complacent about having a regular termite house inspection. Not having a termite home inspection could end up costing you thousands if termites are present, and it can happen in a very short period of time.
When you should have a white ants house inspection
Generally, if you own a home you should have a termite house inspection yearly however, if you live in the warmer areas of Australia, or in a suburb that has a significant problem with termites, you may need to have two per year. Skipping a termite home inspection or putting it off for even a few months may cost you dearly if termites have become active in your home since your last termite home inspection as termites can cause significant damage in just a few months.
A termite house inspection should also be carried out when purchasing a home. A home infested with termites can cost tensof thousands of dollars to repair. Seek the advice of your lawyer or conveyancer so that any offer of purchase is made subject to a satisfactory termite home inspection report. If you purchase a home without obtaining a termite house inspection, and the home is infested, the cost of repair will be yours to bear.
Why have a regular termite house inspection
Having an annual or twice yearly white ant house inspection won't, on its own, prevent white ants entering your home. What it will do is give you the opportunity to detect the presence of termites early, whether they are at the fence line or already in the house.
Your termite house inspection report
A white ant house inspection report is usually prepared by a licensed pest controller with timber pest management qualifications after an examination of your home. The white ant inspection report should indicate which areas of the home were inspected and mention any areas that were inaccessible. Old termite damage as well as any evidence of current termite activity should also be mentioned in the termite home inspection report.
A good termite home inspection report will also contain recommendations (if appropriate) as to steps you can take that may make future infestation less likely. Naturally, if an infestation is found, a recommendation for treatment will also be included. A termite home inspection is a small expense when you consider the potential consequences of a termite infestation. When a future termite home inspection reveals an infestation, or you discover them yourself, it's likely you'll be required to spend $2000 - 5000 on termite treatment to remove the termites and prevent further damage. Damage done may require repair, and that might be even more costly. A regular termite home inspection could save you a considerable sum.
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