Termite Inspections
All houses in mainland Australia should be regularly inspected for Termites.
The Australian Standard Timber Pest Inspections AS 4349.3 – 1998 advises as follows:
"Regular, competent inspections are strongly recommended at least on an annual basis. Where justified more frequent inspections may be recommended, eg. in situations considered more conducive to timber pest infestation".
Tedmans inspectors are experienced in this type of work – they have the appropriate State licences, and both Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance.
Our inspections include all accessible void areas, the interior and exterior parts of the building – as well as immediate yard areas, fences and outbuildings. Standard inspection tools-of-trade includes a good torch, a Moisture-Meter and a "donger/probe". Where there are areas of concern, the use of a Thermal Imaging Camera, a Boroscope or a Temperature Probe may be recommended.
Tedmans inspectors will also make a recommendation of how frequently your property should be inspected in future. It may be annually or six monthly, or even quarterly in extreme situations. The recommendation will be based on whether the building has a termite "history" and if there are conditions conducive to termite attack – eg. dampness, high soil levels or ventilation problems. The higher the termite risk the more frequently your property should be inspected.
Finally, a written report is supplied. It details not only findings, but listing areas not inspected – and the reason. And contain recommendations for prevention/or control of Termites.