When you’re buying a house, the last thing you need added to the deal is a colony or two of termites, as these critters and other pests are often invisible to the naked eye but can be busily wreaking havoc behind the scenes, eating away at building structures, outdoor entertaining areas, retaining walls, trees and fences.
And when they’re present, so too is the prospect of a hefty bill to remove them and return the damaged areas to their pre-infestation state.
That’s why it’s prudent to get a suitably qualified, professional and experienced pest inspector to review the property and provide you with a detailed report on the presence or otherwise of termites and boring activity, fungal decay and conditions conducive to termite infestation.
Reports will generally cover interior walls, floorboards, skirting boards and doors; exterior framework, walls, door frames, window frames, decks and pergolas; the sub-floor space and foundations; the roof space with its roof framing and top wall plates; the roof exterior and other areas such as garages, carports, retaining walls, sheds and fencing.
As many building inspectors also provide a pest inspection service, you might wish to save time and money by engaging a company that provides both services – and the team at Belair & Hills Real Estate will happily help you with recommendations in this regard.