“There’s no place like home”, as the famous saying goes. But we’re pretty sure Dorothy wasn’t living in a pest infected house when this was cited. When unwelcome pests inhabit your property, it really can make home life a living nightmare!
So, if you plan to put your house on the market, or you’re searching for your next place to call home, it’s time to start thinking about booking a pre-purchase or pre-sale pest inspection.
What is a Pre–Purchase Timber and Pest Inspection
A Pre-Purchase Inspection is a professional inspection that covers all aspects of the property you are purchasing relating to timber pest infestations.
The pre-purchase inspection identifies the following:
- Active timber pests (including termites and/or borers) that are present in the structure or surrounding grounds, fences, gardens.
- Wet, high moisture areas that are conducive to future termite infestations or fungal rot and decay.
- Identify damage caused by termite infestations and rot.
- Existing conducive conditions that may cause future termite infestation and needs to be rectified.
- Current termite prevention systems in place and to asses if they are still valid or outdated.
- Lack of termite prevention systems and the best options for implementing a preventive management system/s for your property.
Why is it important to have a Pre-Purchase Timber and Pest Inspection?
When purchasing one of the biggest investments you will ever make, it is vital to know exactly what you are in for! You don’t need any unpleasant surprises down the line costing you $thousands in repairs.
The risks of buying a property without conducting a professional pre-purchase pest inspection
With termites (also referred to as white ants) causing more damage in Australia than floods, fire or storms combined, it’s increasingly more important to have a Pest Inspection done when you are buying or selling your home or business.
- Termites, can cause damage to all timber in your house, whether cosmetic or structural, as well as fences, retaining walls and even the gyprock and carpet. Repairs can become extremely costly and the damages can negatively affect the property’s market value;
- Destabilize the structural integrity of the property (the roof may sag because of damage to the wall)
- Hidden damage and potential risks resulting in future unplanned costs
- Caught with no insurance to cover your termite and other timber damages
Benefits of a Pre-Sale Inspection
Confidence to sell your house for the best price!
Why is it important to have an Inspection?
When you do all the hard work to sell your house for the best price you can get, you do not want to get a nasty surprise when the offer is on the table, and the property then fails the timber pest inspection. You may lose your buyer, or you may have to renegotiate the price on top of having to deal with the stress whilst having a termite treatment done and having to repair any damages.
A pre-sale inspection will assess the following:
- Identify any timber pests inside and outside of the property
- Severity of the damage caused by timber pests where applicable
- Susceptibility of the building to infestation by timber pests by identifying those conducive conditions e.g. leaking taps, dripping overflows of air-conditioners.
- Corrective and preventive measures required to ensure long term safety
- Making an informed decision regarding the validity of your current termite prevention system, or lack thereof
The risks of buying/selling a property without conducting a professional pre-purchase or pre-sale pest inspection
With termites (also referred to as white ants) causing more damage in Australia than floods, fire or storms combined, its increasingly more important to have a Pest Inspection done when you are buying or selling your home or business.
- Termites do cause damage to the timber used in constructing your property, including retaining walls, fences and even gyprock and carpets. Repairs can become extremely costly and the damages can negatively affect the sale of the property
- Destabilize the structural integrity of the property
- Hidden damage and potential risks resulting in future unplanned costs
- No home insurance cover for termite damage
- Making the whole experience traumatic and stressful instead of joyful because you actually profited from the sale
The Pest Bully specializes in pre-purchase and pre-sale timber and pest inspections – which means we know exactly what to look for! We will determine if there are any major issues with the property, diagnose the problem accurately and help you manage your investment cost effectively and save you dollars in the long run.
And the best news?
We are currently running a promotion for all customers booking a Pre-Purchase or Pre-Sale Timber and Pest Inspection for a discounted price starting from only $260
including a comprehensive timber and pest Inspection Report according to Australian Standards. T&C’s Apply.
We promise to deliver the best services in the industry, providing our clients with the highest level of customer care and knowledge to protect their wellbeing now and in the future.
You can contact our qualified technicians before, during and after the inspection, who will happily answer any questions you may have in regards to the examination and the results.
A pre-purchase or pre-sale pest inspection don’t just give you confidence when buying or selling a property. It provides you and your family with the peace of mind you need to live safe, healthy and happy in a pest free home.
For more information or to book our pre-purchase or pre-sale pest inspections, please contact The Pest Bully on 1300 701 401, or email us at enquiry@thepestbully.com.au.
