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Pre-Purchase Inspections ensure good buying decisions
Buying a new property? Whether your first or subsequent purchase each property should be thoroughly inspected. Identifying any risk of termite infestation can save you thousands of dollars in later repair costs that are not covered by home or contents insurance.
Builder’s obligations only go so far
New homes must be protected against termites, however, the Building Code of Australia provides that builder’s obligations only go so far as to provide termite protection for the structural components in a home.
The code does NOT exempt the builder from liability in the event of damage to fixtures and fittings. And the fact is that most claims against builders involve fixtures and fittings and the largest expense in rectification is always fixture and fittings and not the structural elements.
How many properties are subjected to termite damage in Australia?
According to the CSIRO 1 in 5 homes are subjected to termite damage in Australia. In more susceptible areas up to 1 in 3 homes are subjected to termite damage.
Extent of termite damage in Melbourne
These statistics also report the following suburbs and their immediate surrounding areas
Wantirna, Newport, Monbulk, Armadale, Frankston, Greensborough.
Higher incidents of termite attack occur in warmer areas, areas with large numbers of native trees on or surrounding the property, including damper areas such as the Yarra basin.
A Just Termites Pre-Purchase Inspection is comprehensive
- We guarantee that all of our termite inspections meet 100% of the required Australian Standards
- All of our treatments meet Australian Health Department and Quarantine Inspection Services (AQUIS) regulatory standards
- We use the latest detection technologies to ensure we find every last termite
- All of our Termite Inspection Specialists are fully accredited in both termite control and general pest control
You will receive a comprehensive report including a full risk assessment of the property and surrounds and recommendations and advice on preventative or eradication treatments. General pest control issues will also be identified if they exist.
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Property damage caused by termites can be extensive and costs for repairs can vary widely. It is accepted that the average cost to rectify termite damage in Australia is approximately $7,000 although some incidents can render a bill in excess of $50,000.
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