TERMITE INSPECTION GOLD COAST

Arguably the most common circumstances in which our customers seek our termite inspections on the Gold Coast, is during the sale or purchase of a home or business. When you purchase a property, you will undoubtedly want a guarantee that your investment will be of no unreasonable financial burden. Should you discover termites within a property subsequent to purchasing it, you will invariably be subject to the considerable monetary loss associated with eradicating termites and addressing the damage they might have caused. One of our professionally conducted termite inspections will uncover the presence of any termite activity and notify you promptly, in writing, of its extent. Similarly, when selling your home you stand to increase its value considerably with the assurance that it is free of termites and has undergone a professional termite inspection.

When you suspect that there is termite activity within your property, you are likely to want definitive confirmation in the form of a professional Gold Coast termite inspection. We are able to deliver such an assessment and this is important for a number of reasons. Foremost, it is imperative that the presence of any termites within your property is addressed at the soonest possible point in time. The longer termites are left unmanaged, the more extensive and established their nests become. This invariably means that the damage they are able to inflict upon the foundations of your home and any timber fittings therein will increase substantially. In fact, the more invasive and aggressive of termite species have been known to damage timber foundations to an extent such that the building is rendered unliveable. Whilst this is the more extreme of potential outcomes, it is a distinct possibility and the first step to eliminating the prospect of this altogether is arranging a professional termite inspection.

If you have become aware that there is termite activity in properties that neighbour your own, then it is strongly advisable that you conduct a thorough check of your property and enlist the aid of a professional Gold Coast termite inspector. Termites are capable of constructing extensive and intricate subterranean nests and these networks will often transcend the boundaries of any property. There have been documented incidents in which termite colonies have spread within one property and infested its surrounding areas in an alarmingly short period of time. This behavioural propensity, when coupled with their subterranean colonisation patterns, means that termites have the capacity to invade and damage your home or business from bordering properties without detection. It is for this reason that annual or biannual termite inspections are advised, however the need for an inspection of this nature will increase markedly upon the detection of nearby termite colonisation.

Quite often, termites will reveal themselves with remnant dirt, timber rot or mud – the materials from which termite networks are constructed. This is frequently evidence of their activities and is certainly cause for a termite inspection.

Often, in the process of consuming timber and nesting within your walls, termites will significantly damage electrical fittings. This can manifest itself in the form of electrical issues, faulty plugs and more. This is a safety hazard and ought to be assessed by a Gold Coast termite inspector and addressed by the relevant electrical specialists.

Areas in your wall that are discoloured, soft or swollen are often areas in which termites might have been. The damage they perpetrate often results in the abovementioned indicators, as well as paint damage and damage to windowsills and doorways. It is advisable that upon discovering any of these, you contact us at Pegasus Environmental for a termite inspection.

If you suspect due any of the aforementioned indicators – or otherwise – that there are termites on your property, there are a number of steps that you can take. Firstly, it is imperative that you remain calm and do not panic. If you think you are seeing the signs of termites, then it is likely that they have established themselves in your property over the course of several weeks or more. As such, the condition of your home is unlikely to deteriorate majorly before you are able to contact us.

Secondly, it is absolutely crucial that you do not disturb the termites – particularly not their nest. Often when homeowners suspect that there are Gold Coast termites in their properties, they attempt to uncover a source and this often does far more harm than good. To alleviate the prospect of inflaming the situation, we recommend that you contact us here at Pegasus Environmental for an immediate Gold Coast termite inspection. Our termite inspections are designed to uncover the extent of your home’s termite infestation, as well as any damage consequent thereof, without furthering any damage that may have occurred.

The Tramex Moisture Meter serves to determine the moisture content within walls. Areas of high moisture are very appealing to termites and as such, it is prudent to locate these areas and inspect them thoroughly – both of which are made possible by this tool.

The Termatrac Microwave Radar Unit is a unique piece of equipment designed to track live termites within walls. This is often used in conjunction with the other instruments and can be of great assistance in locating termite nests and monitoring the movements of the insects.

The Heinemann Boroscope allows our skilled termite inspectors to examine live ants and the damage consequent thereof, within the walls of your home or business. This is a particularly important tool in assessing the extent to which termites have established themselves in your home, as well as gauging the damage that they have cause in the course of doing so.

We use thermal imaging cameras in our termite inspections, to detect anomalies or distinct variations in temperature. These are often indicative of termite activity and can allow us to uncover termite nests and even damaged frames.