On average it is only 12 mm of gyprock that is potentially hiding Termites Damage in a house.
It is becoming more and more common finding termites in a house during one of our Termite Inspections. Termites are rife in South East Queensland and we can no longer afford to take the laid back approach with them.
termites Damage in a house
Hollowing timber from the inside out, signs of termites are not apparent until a decent amount of damage has been done. In fact, Some customers have come to us after putting the head of the vacuum into the wall which had been honeycombed by white ants. One house had some old floor-boards eaten away in a bedroom. Other signs are bubbling paint around window sills and door jams. The most common areas for Termite Damage are the bathroom, laundry, and other wet areas of the home like the kitchen.
termites in a house
So aggressive that Termites can pretty much eat through anything standing in their way. Apart from the obvious being metal, we’ve seen white ants tunnel through mortar and cement render to get into a home. A 2mm crack in a concrete slab is also enough access for them.
How Do They Get Into A House?
Termite Entry Points.
There are many entry points Termites take advantage of which catch homeowners off guard. The most common are weep holes and plumbing penetrations. Gardens along the side of a home is a big no-no. What is even more alarming is that some homeowners are covering the weep holes with their garden beds. We see it all the time. This provides termites with protected access right into the walls of your home. Plumbing penetrations like the pipework for hot water services and air conditioning is also a neon sign to termites. Also, termites can use these holes for direct access into the house wall cavity. More conducive environments can be found on our Termite Barrier page.
With modern equipment and years of experience. Certified Home Services and inspections can offer you one of the most thorough Termite Inspections on the market. We use the term track T31 the world’s number one termite detection tool. And The thermal imaging camera. A digital moisture meter and other arrays of tools. So this lets us check deeper for termites in a house.
So if you need an inspection. Give Vicki or Lauren a call on 0732008586. They are waiting to hear from you and they will answer any questions you have.
At Certified Home Services. We are offering A termite inspection with an internal/external pest control for only $295.00. Saving $85.00
