Active termite signs
Mud-tubes (subterranean entry points), frass (drywood termite pellets), winged alates, audible sound when tapping timber.
AS 4349.3-2010
Termite Inspection Adelaide
A focused inspection on active subterranean termite detection in your Adelaide property. Suitable for annual monitoring, post-renovation re-checks, or any unexplained timber damage. AS 4349.3 compliant report.
Standard
AS 4349.3-2010
On site
1 to 1.5 hours on site
Report
Often same-day or next-day report
WHAT'S COVERED
A termite inspection to the standard covers this scope.
To the AS 4349.3-2010 standard. Inspector-specific scopes may extend further, so check the scope in your quote.
Sub-floor and external timber
Sub-floor crawl-through where accessible, external weatherboards, sleepers, retaining walls, fence posts.
Roof void and high timber
Roof void inspection, exposed rafters, eaves linings, ceiling roses.
Garden and conducive conditions
Timber-to-ground contact, leaking taps, blocked vents, dense vegetation near footings - the conditions that attract termites.
Risk rating and recommendations
Clear risk rating, location-tagged photographs, recommended next steps.
AS 4349.3-2010
Australian Standard for Timber Pest Inspections
Termite inspections within the AS 4349.3 framework. Independent inspectors deliver a written report - separate from any treatment quote.
WHY IT MATTERS
The Adelaide-specific case for this inspection.
Coptotermes acinaciformis - the most destructive Adelaide termite species - tunnels underground and emerges within timber structures, often undetected until significant damage.
Once established, a colony can destroy structural timber in 12 to 18 months.
Insurance excludes termite damage. Annual inspection is the only practical protection.
GET MATCHED
A free quote from a local inspector.
Brief us once and we'll pass it to a local independent inspector. Matching is free.
FAQ
Termite Inspection questions Adelaide buyers ask.
What's the difference between termite and timber pest inspection?+
Termite inspection focuses specifically on active termites. Timber pest inspection (AS 4349.3) covers termites + borer + fungal decay. Both follow the same standard; scope differs.
Can the same inspector do treatment if termites are found?+
Ask for an inspection-only business rather than a treatment company, and use a separate licensed termite management specialist for any treatment. This separation prevents the conflict-of-interest of an inspector finding work for themselves.
How quickly can I get an inspection?+
If termites are suspected, urgent inspections are usually inside 48 hours. Tell us it's urgent when you brief us and we'll pass your enquiry on straight away.
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