Pre-construction termite protection in Perth
Under-slab and perimeter termite protection installed to AS 3660.1:2014, with certification for building certifiers.
Protection before the slab goes down
Pre-construction termite protection is installed before the slab is poured, treating the soil and key entry points so termites can't get into the building once it's complete. Elite Pest Control installs chemical soil treatment, physical barriers, and slab-edge protection to AS 3660.1:2014, and issues a certificate of installation for the building certifier.
Everything covered in your pre-construction termite protection, from slab to certificate
Under-slab soil treatment
Applied before the slab is poured, treating the ground the build sits on.
Slab curing treatment
Reduces cracking in warmer months, including Concure where required.
Slab edge water membrane
Prevents moisture encroaching the edge of the slab.
Homeguard physical barrier
FMX Homeguard Blue to parapet and boundary walls, FMC Homeguard White under the slab, both carrying a 50 year manufacturer warranty.
Collar and pipe protection
At all pipe penetrations, including bathrooms, laundries and kitchens.
Perimeter reticulation piping
Installed for future chemical top-ups without drilling.
Certificate of installation
Issued for the building certifier.
Priced per job, quoted from your plans
Pre-construction termite protection is priced per job. Slab size, barrier type, site access and build stage all affect the final cost, so there's no single “from” price that means anything until we've seen the plans.
On-site and over-the-phone quoting is obligation free — send through the site plans or give us a call and we'll get a number back to you fast.
How a pre-construction job runs, step by step
Site assessment
Reviewed against the build program to confirm the right treatment before the slab pour.
Soil and barrier treatment
Under-slab treatment applied, physical barriers installed to parapet, boundary and perimeter areas as required.
Pipe and penetration protection
Collar and pipe treatment applied to all moisture-prone penetrations.
Certification
Certificate of installation issued for the building certifier.
Coordination
Treatment scheduled around the slab pour, plumbers and other trades to avoid holding up the build.
Guarantee
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50-year manufacturer warranty
Homeguard physical barrier products carry a 50 year manufacturer warranty.
Credentials
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Licensed pest management technicians, WA Department of Health
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Termite and timber pests endorsement
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Treatment installed to AS 3660.1:2014 (Termite management, Part 1: New building work), a Primary Referenced Standard in the National Construction Code
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AEPMA membership / PestCert accreditation
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Certificate of installation issued for every job, for submission to the building certifier
Questions we get asked
There's no standard price. Cost depends on slab size, barrier type, site access and build stage, so an accurate figure needs the site plans. Quoting is obligation free and turned around fast, call or send through the plans.
AS 3660.1:2014 is a Primary Referenced Standard in the National Construction Code, so termite management is a compliance requirement for new building work. A certificate of installation is generally required by the building certifier before the build can proceed to completion.
Chemical soil treatment kills termites that attempt to cross the treated zone. Physical barriers, like Homeguard, block entry points and force termites into the open where they can be detected. Most builds use a combination of both for full perimeter coverage.
Under-slab soil treatment and slab edge protection need to be installed before the slab is poured. Boundary and parapet wall barriers, and pipe collar protection, can be coordinated around later stages of the build.
No. Treatment is scheduled to fit the build program, working around the slab pour, plumbers and other trades rather than delaying them. Site assessment happens early enough in the process that termite protection is factored into the timeline, not treated as an afterthought that pushes the pour back.
A certificate of installation confirming the treatment applied, the standard it was installed to, and the areas covered. This is the documentation building certifiers require to confirm the termite management requirement under the National Construction Code has been met before the build can proceed to completion.
Related services
Termites
Termites cause millions of dollars in damage to Australian homes every year, most of it not covered by insurance, and much of the damage happens before it's ever detected. Elite Pest Control treats termite infestations, protects new builds before the slab is poured, and inspects established homes and properties before settlement. Every job is carried out to AS 3660.1:2014 and AS 4349.3-2010.
Pre-Purchase Termite Inspection
A pre-purchase termite inspection checks a property for termites, wood borers, wood rot and fungi before you settle, covering the areas that are often missed until they're expensive to fix. Elite Pest Control's inspection includes interior, roof void and external areas, plus a full written report with findings and recommendations, carried out to AS 4349.3-2010. It gives you the information to negotiate, or walk away, before you're committed.
Commercial
Commercial pest control covers any business site, a construction lot before the slab goes in, a working kitchen, a warehouse, a hospital ward. Elite Pest Control has serviced Perth businesses across food service, retail, industrial and healthcare sectors for over 30 years, with technicians licensed to handle the different regulatory environment each industry brings.
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