Pest Inspection Sydney
A pest inspection takes the guesswork out of your property. We carry out a thorough survey for termites and other timber pests, then give you a clear written report on exactly what we found and what to do about it.
Termites and timber pests do their worst work out of sight, inside walls, under floors and up in the roof, which is why a problem is so often well advanced by the time anyone notices. A professional inspection is how you find out what is really going on, before it turns into a major repair bill.
Bob Pest Control carries out pest inspections across Bankstown, Liverpool, Fairfield and the wider South West, whether you are buying a home, keeping on top of an existing one, or simply want peace of mind.
It helps to understand the difference between a pest inspection and a building inspection. A building inspection looks at the structure and condition of the property, while a pest inspection focuses specifically on termites and other timber pests, the damage they cause, and the conditions that attract them. Many buyers arrange both, since they answer different questions about the same home.
What's Covered in an Inspection
We inspect all the readily accessible areas of the property, looking for evidence of timber pests and the conditions that attract them.
Interior
Walls, door frames, skirting and timber throughout the home.
Roof Void
The ceiling space and roof timbers where activity often hides.
Subfloor
Under the home where accessible, a common termite entry zone.
Exterior & Perimeter
The outside of the building and the ground around it.
Gardens & Trees
Fences, trees, stumps and timber in the yard.
Conducive Conditions
Moisture and timber contact that invite termites in.
A Clear Inspection Report
You do not just get a verbal once-over. After the inspection we provide a detailed written report, so you have a permanent record of the property's condition and something solid to base decisions on.
The report sets out the areas we inspected, anything we could not access, any evidence of pests or damage found, the conducive conditions to watch, and our clear recommendations. We deliver it promptly, which matters when you are working to a deadline like a property purchase.
Noting the inaccessible areas matters more than it might sound. No inspector can see inside a sealed wall or under a fixed floor, so a good report is honest about what could and could not be examined, rather than implying the whole property got a clean bill of health. That transparency is part of giving you a result you can actually trust.
Inspection Report
What's insidePre-Purchase vs Annual Inspection
Most inspections fall into one of two situations. Both use the same thorough survey, just at different moments.
Pre-Purchase
Before you buy, an inspection tells you whether the property has a termite problem or damage you would be taking on. It is essential due diligence on what is usually a huge purchase.
- Know what you are buying before you commit
- Avoid inheriting an expensive hidden problem
- See our pre-purchase inspection
Annual
For a home you already own, a yearly inspection catches termite activity early, while it is still cheap and simple to deal with. It is the single best habit for protecting your home.
- Catch activity before it causes real damage
- Recommended every year in termite areas
- Helps keep any termite warranty valid
Tools We Use
A good inspection is more than a torch and a poke around. We use specialist equipment to find evidence without cutting into your home, since the whole point is to detect a problem without creating damage of our own.
Moisture Meter
Detects the damp that termites need and often gives them away.
Thermal Imaging
Reveals temperature differences behind walls that can signal activity.
Movement Detection
Specialist sensors that can pick up termite activity within timber.
Sounding & Probing
Tapping timber to find the hollow sound of damage inside.