Regular Visual Termite Inspections Newcastle

Termite activity is a consistent and serious risk for property owners across Newcastle. The city’s combination of older timber-framed housing stock in the inner suburbs, established street trees and garden vegetation and the coastal humidity that keeps ambient moisture elevated creates conditions that support year-round termite activity across most residential areas. Annual professional termite inspections are the most reliable and cost-effective protection available for Newcastle homeowners.

Stuart and the team at Lake Macquarie Building Inspections carry out regular visual termite inspections across the City of Newcastle in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3660.2. Thermal imaging is included on every inspection and reports are delivered the same day.

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What Our Inspections Cover

Our Newcastle regular visual termite inspections cover all accessible areas of the property in accordance with AS 3660.2:

  • Interior of the building including walls, skirtings, door frames, wet areas and built-in joinery
  • Sub-floor space including bearers, joists, stumps and any timber in contact with or close to the ground
  • Roof void including rafters, trusses and ceiling framing
  • Exterior of the building including cladding, eaves, fascia and weep holes
  • Site within 30 metres of the building including trees, stumps, fencing, retaining walls and outbuildings
  • Thermal imaging to detect pest activity and moisture in concealed areas
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Thermal Imaging on Every Inspection

Thermal imaging is included as standard in every termite inspection we carry out across Newcastle. Our professional-grade thermal cameras detect the heat and moisture signatures associated with active termite colonies within wall cavities, ceiling spaces and sub-floor areas. This significantly extends the scope of what can be identified non-invasively and is particularly valuable in Newcastle’s older housing stock where original linings and limited access points restrict what visual assessment alone can achieve.

Areas We Service in Newcastle

We carry out regular visual termite inspections across all suburbs within the City of Newcastle local government area, including:

Cooks Hill | The Junction | Hamilton | Merewether | Bar Beach | New Lambton | Lambton | Jesmond | Adamstown | Mayfield | Broadmeadow | Waratah | Georgetown | Wallsend | Kotara | and all surrounding suburbs within the City of Newcastle LGA