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Building and Pest Inspections in Clyde

The building inspection plus a timber pest inspection under AS 4349.3, in one visit. We report what we find and the conditions around the house that invite termites in.

  • Building and timber pest in one visit
  • Reported under AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3
  • Conducive conditions identified
  • Termite notice checked in the meter box
  • Moisture meter on suspect areas
  • Report within 24 hours
  • Two reports, one attendance
  • Advice on what to fix first
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What is included

What is included in a Clyde building and pest inspection

The building component is reported under AS 4349.1 and the timber pest component under AS 4349.3. A timber pest inspection reports on evidence found; it is not a treatment and never a guarantee that a property is free of pests.

Termite barrier details

  • Physical barrier collars
  • Durable notice inside meter box
  • Slab edge left exposed
  • Pipe penetrations clear

Garden conditions

  • Mulch heaped to brickwork
  • Sleeper garden edging
  • Stumps from site clearing
  • Paving bridging the barrier

Moisture termites look for

  • Leaking hose taps
  • Split system condensate drip
  • Downpipe spilling at base
  • Damp readings on wet walls

Timbers in the roof void

  • Termite mud leads
  • Truss timber damage
  • Borer exit holes
  • Wood decay near leaks

Internal timber joinery

  • Hollow-sounding architraves
  • Skirting damage
  • Door jamb softness
  • Timber window frames

Outdoor timber

  • Paling fence posts
  • Pergola posts in soil
  • Decking boards and joists
  • Timber retaining sleepers

House condition notes

  • Cracking in brick veneer
  • Render to foam cladding
  • Ceiling sag or cracks
  • Door frames out of square

Roof, gutters, flashings

  • Ridge pointing condition
  • Flashing to upper walls
  • Gutters falling to outlets
  • Overflow stains on fascia

Pest findings report

  • Live or past activity
  • Conducive conditions listed
  • Restricted areas named
  • Referral to a pest manager

36 checkpoints across 9 areas on a standard Clyde building and pest inspection. We inspect what can be reached safely on the day. Anything locked, covered or blocked by stored goods is recorded as not inspected rather than passed.

Sample findings

Sample findings from our building and pest inspections near Clyde

From a building and pest inspection in Berwick, in the same City of Casey.

Termite treatment notice found in the meter box, recording the system installed, found during a building and pest inspection in Berwick
Termite treatment notice found in the meter box, recording the system installed
Conditions around the property that give termites food, water or shelter, found during a building and pest inspection in Berwick
Conditions around the property that give termites food, water or shelter
Service penetrations through the external brickwork left unsealed, found during a building and pest inspection in Berwick
Service penetrations through the external brickwork left unsealed
Further conducive conditions noted at the perimeter, found during a building and pest inspection in Berwick
Further conducive conditions noted at the perimeter
Sealant in the brickwork articulation joints deteriorated, found during a building and pest inspection in Berwick
Sealant in the brickwork articulation joints deteriorated
Small gaps between external window frames and the adjoining surface, found during a building and pest inspection in Berwick
Small gaps between external window frames and the adjoining surface
Kitchen tap leaking during operation, a standing moisture source, found during a building and pest inspection in Berwick
Kitchen tap leaking during operation, a standing moisture source
Chipped and ageing roof tiles allowing water into the roof space, found during a building and pest inspection in Berwick
Chipped and ageing roof tiles allowing water into the roof space
Minor damage to sections of tiling noted in passing, found during a building and pest inspection in Berwick
Minor damage to sections of tiling noted in passing
Doors and drawers needing adjustment, recorded as maintenance, found during a building and pest inspection in Berwick
Doors and drawers needing adjustment, recorded as maintenance
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Why Clyde owners choose us

Independent. Licensed. Insured.

  • Every Clyde report is written by the inspector who attended, not a call centre.
  • We inspect to AS 4349.1, AS 2870, AS 1684 and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015.
  • Casey is an N2 wind area, so bracing and tie-down get checked against the engineering.
  • You get the inspector's mobile number to talk the findings through with your builder.
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FAQ

Building and Pest Inspections in Clyde: common questions

Does a pest inspection guarantee there are no termites?

No, and no inspection can. AS 4349.3 is an inspect and report standard. We report evidence visible on the day and the conditions that make an attack more likely. We do not treat, and we never certify a property as pest free.

What is not included?

We do not open walls, move stored goods, enter areas without safe access, or test electrical, gas or plumbing. Chemical treatment and any warranty on it come from a licensed pest controller, not from us.

There is a termite notice in the meter box. Am I covered?

The notice records what was installed and when, and most systems need periodic inspection to stay effective. We record what the notice says and whether what we can see matches it.

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