termite inspection process

Termite Inspection Process – How to Prevent Termites 

Safeguard Pest Control has performed more than 20,000 professional termite inspections on the sunshine coast, so we decided to put together a video to help a homeowner better understand and gain knowledge of what is involved during our termite inspection process

Watch our ‘termite inspection process’ video

Do I need a termite inspection?

Termites cause more than 100 million dollars’ worth of damage in Australia each year and 1 in 3 home suffer termite damage within its lifetime. Its strongly recommended at least once a year a termite inspection is conducted for early signs and detection of termites around your home or business. Early detection of termites will save you a lot of money.

 How much does termite inspection cost?

Most homeowners pay $180-$220 for a termite inspection and report for an average-size property however the cost will vary depending on the type of inspection required and specialised equipment used to complete the inspection.

What to do if you find termites in your house?

If you locate termites in your home or yard the best thing to do is not to disturb them, you should avoid attempting to get rid of them yourself. If termites are disturbed and not professionally treated, they will continue feeding on the timber inside the structure causing major damage unit the colony has been eliminated.