Pre-purchase termite inspection in Perth
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.
Know what you're buying
A pre-purchase termite inspection checks a property for termites, wood borers, wood rot and fungi before you settle, and covers what's often missed until it's expensive to fix. Elite Pest Control's pre-purchase inspection includes a full report and is carried out to AS 4349.3-2010.
Everything covered in your pre-purchase inspection
One inspection, six things covered, so nothing about the property surprises you after settlement.
Full timber pest inspection
covering termites, European House Borer, wood rot and fungi
Interior inspection
including roof void and under-sink areas
External inspection
including sheds, outbuildings, fence posts, landscaping and grounds
Full written report
covering access, infestations and recommendations
Termite monitoring stations placed in key positions
using Focus Termite Attractant to draw termites back to the colony
Mesh barriers
used where physical exclusion is the right approach
Pricing
Termite quoting on-site is obligation free. See our price list for the current pre-purchase inspection rate.
How a pre-purchase inspection runs, step by step
Booking
Inspection scheduled to suit settlement timing, ideally with enough notice before your due diligence period ends.
Full property inspection
Interior, roof void, external areas, sheds, outbuildings, fence posts, landscaping and grounds all checked.
Report
A full written report covering findings, access, infestations and recommendations.
Next steps
If termites, borer, rot or fungi are found, treatment options are discussed before you proceed with the purchase.
Credentials
Every job is carried out by a licensed technician, to the current Australian Standards for termite management and timber pest inspection. Here's what that covers.
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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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Inspections carried out to AS 4349.3-2010 (Inspection of buildings, Part 3: Timber pest inspections)
Questions we get asked
Elite Pest Control's pre-purchase termite inspection includes a full 9-page written report and covers a full property inspection, both interior and external, including roof void, sheds and outbuildings — see our price list for the current rate.
It's strongly recommended. Termite damage isn't always visible and often isn't covered by insurance once you own the property. An inspection before settlement gives you the chance to negotiate or walk away if something significant is found.
The report covers termites, European House Borer, wood rot and fungi, with findings on access, any infestations found, and recommendations. It includes the interior, roof void, and external areas including sheds, outbuildings, fence posts and grounds.
Yes. The stations used are non-invasive, have no odour, and are safe for humans and pets. They're placed in key positions around the property and only draw termites that are actually active there, rather than releasing anything into the home.
Duration depends on the size of the property and grounds, since the inspection covers the interior, roof void, and external areas including sheds, outbuildings and landscaping. A technician can give a more specific estimate when the booking is confirmed.
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-Construction Termite Protection
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.
Pest Control
Perth's warm climate keeps most common pests active for a large part of the year, and slab homes, paved gardens, and roof void spaces all give pests plenty of places to establish undetected. For businesses, an untreated pest problem can also mean a compliance issue, particularly for food handling, retail, and office environments.
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