Full pre-purchase building scope
Everything in the standard pre-purchase inspection: structural, weatherproofing, wet areas, sub-floor, roof void, drainage.
AS 4349.1 + AS 4349.3
Building and Pest Inspection Adelaide
Two reports, one site visit, one combined invoice. Pre-purchase building (AS 4349.1) plus timber pest (AS 4349.3). The most common combo for pre-1987 Adelaide homes, where timber framing carries real termite and borer risk.
Standard
AS 4349.1 + AS 4349.3
On site
3 to 4 hours on site
Report
48 hours from inspection to combined report
WHAT'S COVERED
Every building + pest combo in our network covers this scope.
To the AS 4349.1 + AS 4349.3 standard. Inspector-specific scopes may extend further - that's part of what you compare in the three quotes.
Termite activity check
Active subterranean termite detection including Coptotermes acinaciformis (the destructive species common in South Australia). Mud tubes, frass, sound testing of timber elements.
Timber borer evidence
Borer holes in joinery, framing, and floorboards. Active vs historic borer activity assessment.
Fungal decay and damp
Wet rot, dry rot, fungal decay in sub-floor, behind wet areas, on weatherboards.
Conducive conditions
Conditions that invite termites: timber-to-ground contact, leaking taps near footings, blocked sub-floor vents, garden beds against weatherboards.
Termite management history
Where evidence exists, any prior termite treatments, current chemical or physical barriers.
AS 4349.1-2007 + AS 4349.3-2010
Building + Timber Pest Inspection Standards
AS 4349.1 covers the building condition. AS 4349.3 covers timber pest. Combined reports clearly delineate findings under each standard so you can use them separately in negotiation or insurance.
WHY IT MATTERS
The Adelaide-specific case for this inspection.
Adelaide's subterranean termite species can destroy a timber frame in 12 to 18 months once established. Treatment and structural remediation costs are substantial.
Most home insurance excludes termite damage. The only protection is detection before damage spreads, then ongoing monitoring.
Combo bookings usually quote lower than two separate bookings because the inspector only mobilises once.
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FAQ
Building + Pest Combo questions Adelaide buyers ask.
Do I need a pest inspection on a modern slab-and-steel home?+
Lower risk but still worth it. Steel framing rules out most termite damage but timber sub-floors, decking, and pergolas can still harbour activity, and borer can attack timber doors, windows, and architraves.
What's the difference between this and a termite inspection?+
A standalone termite inspection focuses on active termite detection only. A timber pest inspection (AS 4349.3) covers termites, borer, and fungal decay - the full timber pest scope.
Can I get the combo if the seller's already done a building inspection?+
Yes. Vendor reports from the seller's chosen inspector are common but a buyer-engaged independent report is the standard recommendation. The negotiation leverage of having your own report is significant.
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