Pest & Termite Inspections Melbourne
No home insurance policy covers termite damage — and it only takes a 2mm gap for termites to get inside undetected. We find concealed infestation and the conditions that invite it, using Termatrac radar and thermal imaging, backed by a clear report within 24 hours.
- AS 4349.3 compliant
- Termatrac radar & thermal imaging
- 24-hour report turnaround
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Why It Matters
Termites Don't Announce Themselves
Subterranean termites, wood borers and fungal decay all cause real structural damage to Melbourne properties — and they do it quietly, from the inside, long before anyone notices.
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No Insurance Covers Termite Damage
Standard home and contents insurance won't pay out for termite damage — anywhere in Australia. If termites get into the structural timber, the repair bill is yours alone, which is exactly why catching them early matters.
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It Only Takes a 2mm Gap
Subterranean termites, wood borers and fungal decay can all get into a property through an opening smaller than your fingernail, then work undetected inside walls, floors and roof timber for years.
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We Check for Future Risk, Not Just Existing Damage
Alongside any live or past activity, we look at the conducive conditions — moisture, poor ventilation, drainage and timber-to-ground contact — that make a property vulnerable to infestation down the track.
AS 4349.3 Compliance
Every Area a Termite Could Reach
Our pest and termite inspections are carried out in full compliance with Australian Standard AS 4349.3, covering these four areas of the property:
Exterior
We check that overflow pipes and other plumbing sit well clear of the exterior walls, ventilation isn't blocked by garden bed soil, and drainage is adequate. Boundary fences, trees and outbuildings are checked for signs of existing infestation and kept dry and clean to prevent termites finding a way in.
Interior
We identify mould around flooring in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries — a haven for termites and borers — and check for leaks from water and drainage pipes that create the damp conditions termites look for. Thermal imaging examines exposed timber for hollowness, a telltale sign termites are already inside.
Roof Void
We look for identifiable termite activity within the roof structure, check for plumbing leaks in this area, and take moisture readings to confirm the roof void is adequately ventilated and dry.
Sub-Floor
We identify waste timber or debris left behind by builders or occupants, since this can attract termites. Moisture readings confirm ventilation is adequate and airflow isn't obstructed, and we check for leaks from wet rooms above and poor drainage or blocked weep holes.
Our Advanced Technology
Pro-Grade Equipment That Sees What Your Eye Can't
A visual check alone misses a lot. We back every inspection with equipment built specifically to find concealed termite activity.
Termatrac Radar
Detects termite movement non-invasively through timber, brick and concrete using calibrated radar — no need to cut into walls or flooring to know what’s behind them.
Moisture Meters
Identifies the damp, poorly ventilated areas that attract termites in the first place — around sub-floors, roof voids and wet-area flooring — before they become a problem.
Thermal Imaging
Reads heat patterns across exposed timber to flag hollow, termite-damaged sections that are invisible to the naked eye.
See What You Get
Get a Free Sample of Our Pest & Termite Report
A full written condition report on the property's susceptibility to termite and timber pest infestation — covering nests, live and past activity, and any conducive conditions, delivered within 24 hours.
Our Process
How Our Pest & Termite Inspection Works
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Book Your Inspection
Tell us about the property and when you need the report by. We work six days a week across Melbourne, so we can usually get to you fast.
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Full AS 4349.3 Inspection
We inspect the exterior, interior, roof void and sub-floor in person, backed by Termatrac radar, moisture meters and thermal imaging to find what a visual check alone would miss.
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Clear Report Within 24 Hours
A full written condition report covering live and past activity, nests, and any conditions that could invite future infestation — landing in your inbox within 24 hours.
Our Other Services
In Addition to Pest & Termite Inspections
Inspect East offers a range of specialised services to cater to your unique needs.
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
A thorough, AS 4349.1-compliant inspection of the home you're buying, with major and minor defects clearly photographed and explained.
Read moreBuilding & Pest Inspection
One visit, two reports. Combine this pest and termite inspection with a full pre-purchase building inspection.
Read moreAsbestos Inspections
For properties built before the mid-1980s, an asbestos inspection identifies any asbestos-containing materials on site.
Read morePre-Handover Home Inspections
An independent check of your new build before handover, so any defects are raised with the builder before you take the keys.
Read moreWhere We Work
We Inspect Homes Throughout the Melbourne Metro Area
We operate six days a week across Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs, so a termite inspection rarely has to wait.
- Balwyn
- Balwyn North
- Blackburn
- Box Hill
- Bulleen
- Camberwell
- Canterbury
- Croydon
- Doncaster
- Doncaster East
- Donvale
- Eltham
- Forest Hill
- Glen Iris
- … and surrounds
FAQ
Common questions about pest & termite inspections.
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Whether your auction is this weekend or your inspection clause expires Friday, Brett can usually be on-site within 24–48 hours and have your report in your inbox the next morning.
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