Termite Inspections, Treatment & Barriers
The Comprehensive Technical Guide to Protecting Your Melbourne Property from Structural Subterranean Termite Destruction.
- Fully Compliant with AS 3660.1 & AS 3660.2
- Victorian Department of Health Licensed
- Full Professional Indemnity Insurance Active
- Multi-Page Digital Report Issued on Completion
“Found live termites in the deck. They dusted the colony and trenched a full barrier. The digital report was incredibly thorough.”
★★★★★Marcus T. · Glen WaverleyMelbourne homeowners rate us 5 stars
Excellent 5.0★★★★★Google reviews from Greater Melbourne
Booked a termite inspection after our neighbour found them. The technician spent nearly three hours here, crawled the subfloor, showed me the thermal camera footage and explained everything with photos. The full report arrived the same night. Worth every cent.
German cockroaches in the kitchen. Two other quotes felt dodgy, these guys quoted a fixed price and stuck to it. Gel baits everywhere instead of smelly sprays, and by week two the kitchen was completely clear.
Possum thumping over the bedroom every night. They sealed the whole roofline with proper steel mesh and fitted a one way door. Watched it leave that night and heard nothing since. Certificate and warranty emailed the next day.
European wasp nest in the wall cavity with wasps getting into the kitchen. They found the nest with a thermal camera, dusted it and were done within the hour. Same day service, exactly as promised.
Discreet, thorough and honest about what was actually needed. Steam plus treatment on the beds and a follow up visit two weeks later. No drama, no judgement, and the bites stopped straight away.
Redbacks around the pergola and mice in the garage. One visit sorted both. Locked bait stations the dog cannot touch and a proper barrier spray. The price quoted on the phone was the price I paid.
Booked a termite inspection after our neighbour found them. The technician spent nearly three hours here, crawled the subfloor, showed me the thermal camera footage and explained everything with photos. The full report arrived the same night. Worth every cent.
German cockroaches in the kitchen. Two other quotes felt dodgy, these guys quoted a fixed price and stuck to it. Gel baits everywhere instead of smelly sprays, and by week two the kitchen was completely clear.
Possum thumping over the bedroom every night. They sealed the whole roofline with proper steel mesh and fitted a one way door. Watched it leave that night and heard nothing since. Certificate and warranty emailed the next day.
European wasp nest in the wall cavity with wasps getting into the kitchen. They found the nest with a thermal camera, dusted it and were done within the hour. Same day service, exactly as promised.
Discreet, thorough and honest about what was actually needed. Steam plus treatment on the beds and a follow up visit two weeks later. No drama, no judgement, and the bites stopped straight away.
Redbacks around the pergola and mice in the garage. One visit sorted both. Locked bait stations the dog cannot touch and a proper barrier spray. The price quoted on the phone was the price I paid.
The Specific Termite Species Threatening Greater Melbourne
Not all termites are the same. In Victoria, drywood termites are incredibly rare; our entire threat profile comes from subterranean termites, species that live in high-density colonies underground and build mud tunnels upward to breach your home’s foundations. We specifically inspect for and treat three key species dominant across Melbourne:
Coptotermes acinaciformis
The single most destructive termite species in Australia. They are highly aggressive, construct massive subterranean colonies (often inside the root crowns of nearby Eucalypts), and can hollow out the load-bearing pine frames of a standard brick-veneer home in Melbourne’s south-eastern or eastern suburbs within just a few months.
Nasutitermes exitiosus
Commonly found in the outer northern and western fringes of Melbourne. They typically build distinct, dark mound nests above ground but will readily tunnel into subfloors, attacking damp structural timbers in contact with the soil.
Heterotermes ferox
Frequently encountered in older inner-city suburbs (like Richmond, Brunswick, and Fitzroy). While they work more slowly than Coptotermes, they cause extensive, localized damage to flooring timbers, fencing, and decking.
Critical Risk Hazards & Impact Assessments
A termite infestation is not a standard pest issue; it is a financial crisis.
Zero Structural Home Insurance Coverage
99% of standard home insurance policies in Australia explicitly exclude damage caused by termites. Homeowners are forced to cover the entire cost of structural engineering, timber replacement, and underpinning out of their own pocket.
Catastrophic Structural Integrity Failures
Subterranean termites eat timber from the inside out, leaving a paper-thin layer of veneer or paint intact. By the time homeowners notice sagging door frames, warped skirting boards, or rippling plasterboard, the load-bearing studs, bearers, and joists are frequently hollowed out, risking partial ceiling or floor collapse.
Electrical Hazard Manifestation
Termites thrive in high-moisture environments. They frequently bring damp mud into electrical conduits and switchboxes behind internal walls to regulate their environment. This can trigger untraceable short circuits, trip safety switches, and create an active electrical fire risk.
Our Exhaustive 4-Step Termite Management Framework
We execute a meticulous, fully documented process aligned with AS 3660.2, from first diagnostic through to certified barrier handover.
Visual & Digital Diagnostic Inspection (AS 3660.2)
We execute a meticulous, non-invasive inspection spanning the entire property layout:
- Subfloor & ceiling cavity analysis: We crawl under suspended timber floors and into roof voids, inspecting every bearer, joist, hanging beam, and wall plate for active mud sheeting.
- FLIR thermal imaging technology: We map the internal plaster walls using high-resolution thermal cameras. Because active termite aggregations generate metabolic heat and introduce moisture, they appear as distinct anomalies on our screens, exposing hidden feeding galleries without cutting into your plaster.
- Termatrac microwave detection: If an anomaly is found, we apply a specialized radar tool that detects movement through timber and brick, confirming the presence of live insects without opening the wall cavity.
Immediate Colony Eradication (Foams & Dusts)
If live termites are detected inside the home, installing a perimeter barrier immediately is a mistake, it can trap them inside. We must eliminate the active colony first.
- Termidor Dry / Fipronil dusting: We gently inject a highly specialized, non-repellent powder directly into the active timber galleries. The termites groom each other, distributing the active ingredient back through the tracking tunnels via the “Transfer Effect,” completely wiping out the external forest nest.
- Targeted above-ground baiting: If dusting isn’t viable, we install secure bait stations directly over active trails. The termites feed on a highly palatable cellulose matrix containing an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) that prevents them from moulting, causing colony collapse.
Continuous Perimeter Protection Barriers
Once the home is clear, we build a permanent chemical or physical defensive zone around the external perimeter:
- Sub-soil chemical treatment: We excavate a trench around the foundation footings, down to the solid clay or rock layer, and treat the soil with premium non-repellent liquid termiticides (such as Termidor HE). If the perimeter consists of concrete slabs or pathways, we precision-drill injection holes at precise 200mm to 300mm intervals, inject the chemical matrix under pressure, and seal the caps seamlessly with color-matched mortar.
Handover, Certification & Reporting
Upon completion, you receive an exhaustive digital package:
- A comprehensive, multi-page inspection report detailing moisture readings, vulnerable structural zones, and landscaping recommendations.
- A formal Certificate of Termite Treatment meeting all Victorian building regulations.
- A durable plastic compliance plate permanently fixed inside your electrical meter box for future property sales or structural evaluations.
Transparent Strategic Pricing
Comprehensive Termite Inspection & Multi-Page Digital Report
Full AS 3660.2 compliant inspection with digital report
Varies based on house size, architectural slab design, or subfloor access constraints
- FLIR thermal imaging & Termatrac microwave detection
- Subfloor, roof void & full perimeter inspection
- Multi-page digital report with moisture readings
Full Remedial Chemical Perimeter Barrier System
Complete sub-soil chemical barrier installation
Individualized fixed quote provided following an on-site structural appraisal
- Trenching to solid clay or rock layer
- Precision slab drilling at 200mm to 300mm intervals where required
- Certificate of Termite Treatment & compliance plate issued
Termite control, answered straight
Insurance cover, DIY mistakes, inspection timing, and how long our barriers actually last.
No. Almost all standard home insurance policies in Australia explicitly exclude termite damage from their coverage. Insurance companies view termites as a preventable maintenance issue rather than an accidental event. Because structural repairs can easily climb into tens of thousands of dollars, regular professional inspections are the only way to protect your financial asset.
Absolutely do not do this. This is the number one mistake Melbourne homeowners make. Off-the-shelf aerosol sprays are highly repellent. While they will kill the 50 termites you see on the surface, they immediately alert the rest of the subterranean colony to the danger. The colony will instantly wall off that specific gallery, retreat deep into the ground or wall cavities, and find a completely different, hidden path into your roof or structural timbers. You make our job significantly harder and cause more damage to your home by disturbing them. If you see active mud tunnels, leave them completely alone and call us immediately.
A compliant inspection under AS 3660.2 cannot be rushed. For a standard 3-to-4-bedroom home, it takes our technician between 2 to 3 hours. We methodically inspect the entire internal living areas, every accessible timber in the roof void, the subfloor crawl space (crawling under the joists), the external brick line, weep holes, fences, retaining walls, and any mature trees out to your property boundary line. If an operator spends only 30 minutes walking around your house with a torch, you are being scammed.
We use premium, non-repellent termiticides (like Termidor) which bind tightly to the organic matter in the soil. Under typical Melbourne weather patterns and soil profiles, these barriers are clinically proven to provide continuous, active protection for up to 8 years. However, soil disturbance (such as subsequent landscaping, trenching for plumbing, or building new garden beds against the brickwork) can breach the barrier, which is why annual inspections are strictly required to maintain your structural warranty.
Yes. Modern non-repellent termiticides are highly targeted and applied directly into the soil or under concrete slabs, meaning there is zero airborne exposure. Once the liquid application binds to the soil particles and dries, it does not leach out into the surrounding environment, damage your ornamental plants, or pose any health risks to children, dogs, or cats walking over the surface.
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