It’s the nightmare of every property owner in the Newcastle area of NSW, to discover that termites had left irreversible damage to the property. Termites are a very real threat in Newcastle and surrounding areas, whether they are in the city or on the waterfront. Homes are a big investment that can cost owners tens of thousands in repairs that insurance won’t cover, from the small oversight of not checking for termites. Call Newcastle Pest Exterminators today to book a cutting edge termite inspection before termites chew through your equity.
Many people rely on a standard pre-purchase building and pest inspection when buying or maintaining a property. But traditional inspections often miss hidden termite activity as many parts of the building are out of sight. An inspector might tap on walls and check accessible areas, but they cannot inspect walls, under floors, or deep in structural timber. In areas like Newcastle, with their many older brick buildings or areas of newer infrastructure, termites can lurk in places where you’d least expect such as behind plaster, under concrete slabs, or in roof voids where a visual inspection won’t catch them. Homeowners need an extra layer of protection and confidence beyond the basics.
Non-Invasive Termite Inspections
That’s where our non-invasive Termatrac termite inspection comes in as the ultimate safeguard against termites. Termatrac is a state of the art detection technology that is essentially a termite radar for your home. It combines three powerful tools for one: a radar sensor that can detect the movement of termites behind walls or under surfaces, a moisture meter to find damp areas, and a thermal camera to detect heat patterns from active termite colonies. This technology allows for inspections without drilling holes or tearing holes in walls, it’s completely non-destructive. Our technicians can scan your house or unit with the Termatrac and pinpoint termite activity that a normal inspection would overlook. If this radar shows termite activity, allowing fast action against termites.
A termite inspection is a supplemental service meant to give you an added peace of mind, but it does not replace a standard visual building inspection, it instead goes beyond it. It acts as a second set of eyes and can see what human eyes cannot. If our Termatrac scan does detect something suspicious we will discuss the steps that need to be taken next. If absolutely necessary would an invasive method such as opening a section of wall and drilling a small hole for a borecope, be recommended and done in the area of concern. In many cases catching termites early through non-invasive methods means that you have time to ensure your house is protected against termites and avoid drastic measures altogether.
Termite Risks for Newcastle
In areas that are built up, one may assume that the risk for termites is less of an issue, however that is not the case. In older commercial buildings and historic homes in the CBD often have wooden joists and hidden cavities where termites can thrive undetected. The redevelopment zone of Honeysuckle was once industrial land, while the new buildings in this area are up to code to resist termites, no system is completely foolproof. Termites have the potential to travel through cracks as thin as 1.5mm and even up high into a concrete apartment block. If your building has any landscaped areas, planter boxes, or adjacent old structures, the risk for termites goes up.
Early in this article we urged all homeowners to take action. Don’t wait until you see timbers crumbling or hear hollow sounds in the walls for an inspection. By the time noticeable signs of termite damage appear, the infestation has likely been long standing. Protect your Newcastle property today by scheduling a professional Termatrac termite inspection with Newcastle Pest Exterminators now. This quick and thorough inspection could save you a fortune and plenty of heartache down the track. Contact us today to safeguard your biggest investment from the threat of termites. Peace of mind is just one inspection away.
