Termite Inspection
What's checked in an AS 3660.2 inspection — and how to prepare
About this service
A termite inspection to AS 3660.2 assesses every accessible area of your property for termite activity, damage and the conditions that invite attack. Newcastle's coastal climate keeps termites active in every month of the year, so an annual inspection is the single most important protection step a homeowner can take. This brochure explains what we check, what the report covers and how to prepare.
Pricing
Termite Inspection is $275 to $450 depending on dwelling type, confirmed in your free written quote. Re-inspection, if required, are From $275. Bundled with a general pest treatment, this service is a From $225 add-on.
| Service | Unit / Townhouse | Single Storey | Double Storey | Split Level | Large / Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Termite Inspection | $275 | $275 | $330 | $330 | $450 |
Depending on your location, a travel surcharge may apply, and depending on the extent of the infestation, an infestation surcharge may apply. Any applicable surcharge is always confirmed in your written quote before work proceeds. Full conditions are on our pricing and warranty page.
Before your treatment
Follow these preparation steps so the treatment works as designed.
- Ensure clear access to the roof void manhole and subfloor hatch
- Move stored items away from external wall lines, weep holes and subfloor piers
- Trim vegetation covering weep holes, wall bases and the hot water system overflow
- Ensure we can reach the hot water unit, taps and any leaking fixtures — moisture attracts termites
- Unlock garages, sheds or granny flats you want included in the inspection
- Be on site during the inspection if possible — we'll walk you through findings as we go
Our treatment process
Exterior & surrounds
Weep holes, wall bases, timber in ground contact, stumps, fences, retaining walls, hot water overflow and drainage.
Interior
Skirting boards, door and window frames, suspended floors, ceilings and moisture staining in all accessible rooms.
Roof void & subfloor
Accessible roof timbers, subfloor framing and stumps — sounding timbers and taking moisture readings where needed.
Findings & report
A written AS 3660.2-compliant report with photos, risk rating and clear recommendations, plus an obligation-free quote for any work needed.
What's included
- Inspection of all accessible interior, exterior, roof void and subfloor areas
- Sounding of susceptible timbers and moisture meter readings
- Assessment of conditions conducive to termite attack (moisture, ventilation, timber in ground contact)
- Written report compliant with AS 3660.2, with photos of any activity or damage
- Clear recommendations and an obligation-free quote for any recommended treatment
- Verbal walkthrough of findings on site
Not included (quoted separately)
- Concealed areas without access (sealed wall cavities, locked or obstructed spaces)
- Invasive or destructive inspection involving drilling or removing linings (by arrangement)
- Termite treatment, barriers or baiting (quoted separately if recommended)
- Repair of termite damage
- Sub-floor pumping or pressurised chemical application
- Thermal imaging or detection dogs unless specifically arranged
After your treatment
What to do, and what to expect, once we've finished.
- Read the report in full — including the conditions that made your property susceptible
- Act on maintenance recommendations promptly: fix leaks, improve ventilation, remove timber in ground contact
- If activity was found, don't disturb the leads or spray anything before treatment — this scatters the colony
- Book any recommended treatment promptly; activity left untreated grows fast
- Re-inspect annually — the report includes the recommended re-inspection date
Children, pets & safety
A termite inspection is a non-chemical service — no pesticides are applied, so no special precautions are needed for children or pets.
- No products are applied during a standard inspection
- You're welcome to walk with the technician — it's the best way to understand your property's risk
- Sounding and moisture metering are non-destructive; no linings are removed unless agreed in advance
- If you have manhole hatches in ceilings or cupboards, let us know before we start
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