Essential Pest Tips
View our latest and up-to-date professional advice on how to keep your home safe from pests.
How long do building and pest inspections take?
Each inspector should take 1.5 hours to 2 hours depending on the size of the house and how many structures are on the property. If it is a combined building & pest inspector they should be taking on average 3 hours to complete both.
What do building and pest inspectors look for in a pre-purchase building and pest inspection?
Building and Pest are two separate inspections where each inspector is licensed in their own field to look at relevant issues. Commonly they both start on the whole external fence line then move to check around the external face of the building where termite...
How often should I have a Pest Inspection for termites?
The Australian Standard says that if a house has no termite protective measure eg: chemical treated zone (known as chemical barrier) or a termite baiting system, it is recommended to have a 6 monthly inspection and not exceed a 12 month inspection. The main form of...
What does subject to building and pest inspection mean?
It's where the offer to purchase the home has been accepted and a building and pest inspector will come out an inspect the integrity of the building. Inspections are normally carried out in the cooling off period.
Should I use a combined building and pest inspector?
Great question. This comes down to personal preference and price point. Having an inspector is always better than no inspector when purchasing your home! The difference between a combined building & pest inspector is that they generally specialise in one field...
Do you do Pest Inspections Gold Coast?
Yes. We offer Pest Inspections on the Gold Coast. We provide a digital Report with images to the Australian Standard within 24 hours of Inspection. We also use a T3i Termatrac Device, tapper and moisture meter. We also work with high quality Independent Building...
We’re in Lockdown but Termites Are Not!
We're in lockdown termites are not! With restrictions becoming more stringent on individuals and families, it's important to get your home in order. You may even be wondering is Pest Control an Essential Service on the Gold Coast. The answer is "Yes it is!" Pest &...
Termite Inspection or Termite Check
Termite Inspection in subfloor Gold Coast Is a Termite Check the same as a Termite Inspection? The short answer is NO. They differ greatly. You may have heard of a Termite Check (sometimes known as a Health Check) and a Termite Inspection. You may have thought they...
Does a Pest Spray kill Termites?
No. Treating Termites is totally different to treating Cockroaches, Ants, Silverfish & Spiders. Whatever you do DO NOT DIY! Call us and we'll send out one of our licensed Timber Pest Inspectors to advise you on treatment and way forward.
Pest Control-an Essential Service during COVID19
Pest Control-an Essential Service during Covid19 Pest Control Gold Coast-an Essential service. With the rapid spread of Covid-19 (a specific strain of Corona Virus) bringing the entire World to it’s knees, most of us are in a state of shock and disbelief. With most...