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Are you going to buy a home? Getting a pre-purchase inspection for termites may be the sensible move to make in a region where subterranean termites frequently cause damage to homes. The cost of obtaining a check mark is generally only around $200-$400 so it's a little price to pay when you are going to make such a massive purchase of a house.
Because the GFC (Global financial trouble) has occurred, many potential buyers are skipping these type of inspections to save a few bucks. This may be foolhardy as timber damage troubles are rife in most older homes.
Even when you are selling your house, it seems sensible to arrange a qualified expert to operate a skilled eye over the property to make certain that there aren't any "surprises" when you initially list your house available on the market.
Often the pest inspector will point out some simple items to rectify, like:
Removing loose bits of timber from ground contact before it goes to market. Fixing leaking plumbing Improving ventilation
You might be surprised to understand that does not everyone is as diligent while you! Some house buyers (particularly first timers) simply aren't aware that termites are such a serious problem in the area; some understand but adopt our culturally famous "she'll be right" attitude, and others end up so short on funds at the time of purchase that they decide to cut costs by not having building and termite inspections done.
Whatever the reason, failing to take this precaution may turn to be one costly error if termites are present in your home being purchased.
Why a Pre-Purchase Inspection is essential
The precaution of getting a timber pest report can save you from inadvertently investing in a home with extensive timber damage, especially from termites. This is an unfortunate fact that these somewhat harmless looking insects can certainly chew their way through substantial levels of wood in a few months.
And the subterranean termites that tend to be the largest problem are extremely clandestine about their activities - getting into the home by travelling underground from a colony that may be well hidden and up to 100 metres away. Once inside, these termites are just as secretive, travelling as well as eating at restaurants of view - these termites enter into the wood and chew away from within.
Be especially cautious of homes that are near bushland or have been unoccupied for long periods of time. Gum trees may harbour termite colonies and homes which have been empty for long periods often lack maintenance.
Wood which contains termites can be displayed perfectly normal towards the homeowner even when termites have hollowed it out. When you are purchasing a home you cannot be sure that the current owners have kept up regular termite inspections through the years, or if the home has termite damage, either from a current infestation a treadmill that occurred in years gone by.
When you arrange a pre-purchase inspection through a qualified termite expert, the expert will attend the home in an arranged some time and undertake a check mark from the interior and exterior from the property, including the sub-floor and roof void, as well as the garden area. On completion, the inspector will prepare a written report outlining evidence (or lack thereof) of timbers pest that was sighted during the inspection.
It's easy to arrange a pre-purchase report and most usually the inspection could be conducted at fairly short notice, and within the time period you have for finalising your offer of purchase.
