Termite Inspection
Should you suspect that you might have termites present in your property ignoring them could be one of the most costly mistake you ever make.
Termites eat cellulose and the wooden structure of your house will keep many thousands possibly even millions of termites nesting somewhere in the vicinity well fed for a lengthy period of time. Disastrously, this can and will cause severe structural damage to your home and could in fact destroy it completely. So, employing a professional inspector to carry out a full termite inspection may be a very small price to pay.
What can you expect during a termite inspection?
In simple terms a termite inspection is a visual inspection of all accessible areas of your property to determine if there is any activity from timber destroying bugs or organisms. The inspection should take in the whole building, inside and out and should include any basements and any areas of crawlspace. The garden landscape including close by trees, wooden fences and buildings such as …show more content…
Termite droppings are often the first clue. These look similar to grains of sand or sawdust scattered around. They vary in colour from brown to beige (depending on the type of wood the termites have eaten!) You may of course discover more evidence of direct timber damage in the form of a structure resembling a hollow beehive, or you may find that when you knock on wooden posts they sound hollow.
Regardless of whether you are sure you have a termite problem, think you may have a termite problem or are concerned that other dwellings in your area have termite problems getting a full termite inspection carried out is the only way to be certain. The inspector will provide you with a full written report and help and advise if needed and piece of mind if
Termites eat cellulose and the wooden structure of your house will keep many thousands possibly even millions of termites nesting somewhere in the vicinity well fed for a lengthy period of time. Disastrously, this can and will cause severe structural damage to your home and could in fact destroy it completely. So, employing a professional inspector to carry out a full termite inspection may be a very small price to pay.
What can you expect during a termite inspection?
In simple terms a termite inspection is a visual inspection of all accessible areas of your property to determine if there is any activity from timber destroying bugs or organisms. The inspection should take in the whole building, inside and out and should include any basements and any areas of crawlspace. The garden landscape including close by trees, wooden fences and buildings such as …show more content…
Termite droppings are often the first clue. These look similar to grains of sand or sawdust scattered around. They vary in colour from brown to beige (depending on the type of wood the termites have eaten!) You may of course discover more evidence of direct timber damage in the form of a structure resembling a hollow beehive, or you may find that when you knock on wooden posts they sound hollow.
Regardless of whether you are sure you have a termite problem, think you may have a termite problem or are concerned that other dwellings in your area have termite problems getting a full termite inspection carried out is the only way to be certain. The inspector will provide you with a full written report and help and advise if needed and piece of mind if