Why Sydney Buyers Book the Pest Inspection Too
A building inspection on its own does not look for timber pests. Coptotermes, the most destructive termite in Australia, is common across Sydney, and it eats timber from the inside, leaving a painted skin that looks sound. Most home insurance policies do not cover termite damage, so if it is missed before you buy, the repair is yours. Booking the building and pest inspection together means one inspector, one visit and one report that covers both.
What Happens on the Day
Your inspector checks the roof covering and roof space, the subfloor where there is safe access, every room, the wet areas, the exterior walls and the grounds, including fences, retaining walls, paths and drainage within 30 metres of the house. For the pest half they use a moisture meter, thermal imaging and Termatrac radar to find activity behind walls without damaging anything. You get the report within 24 hours, with a photo of every finding, and you can call your inspector to talk it through.
