What to expect from a termite inspection?

All homeowners want to stay on top of the pests. And termite is one such pest that can be the worst nightmare for homeowners. It means it can cause severe damage to the interior as well as exterior of your home. And if this is the condition, your house has a threat of termite infestation. 

Therefore, termite inspection plays a major role in keeping them away from home. Here is some detailed information on what to expect once you schedule Termite Inspection Adelaide and how to prepare for it.

Brief on the termite species that can invade your home

Termites are present all over, be it a top floor of the multi-story building or the glasshouse; nothing escaped. 3 main species of termites infest in the home:

Drywood termites 3/8 to 1 inch prefer to live inside the softwood or hardwood. They are usually less than thousands, but there can be 1-10 colonies in a single wooden material. Additionally, they do not need a water source to survive as they get it from the wood they infest.

Dampwood termites 1/2 to 5/8 inch infest in wooden decay structures or moist wood. They can also get to your home if you have a leaking roof or any wooden thing in contact with water for long. 

Subterranean termites of length 1/8 inch are mostly responsible for damage worldwide and live in underground colonies. The worst thing is that these termites also can survive above ground if they get moisture sources like a leaky pipe. 

However, there is no specific time when any termite species breed, so you need to keep an eye throughout the year. Typically termite colonies consist of many flying swarmer’s ranging from a few thousand to millions.

How to prepare for a termite inspection?

It is not a very challenging task to fight termite infestation. However, you need to follow some steps to be ready for the inspection; let us look at them one by one:

Few rearrangements:

If anything lies in the flooring of the kitchen, beneath the sink, consider moving them so that professionals can check them properly. Also, if you have anything resting against the foundation, such as firewood, place it away from the wall. Also, check the garage, and move things one to two hands away.

Crawl spaces:

If your home has a crawlspace, the inspection team will surely check these areas. Therefore, clear the clutter and make sure nothing is present there. 

Make your attic accessible for professionals:

Ensure your attic is free from any hindrance before the Termite Inspection Adelaide team arrives. Also, ensure no debris creates trouble for them while they are inspecting.

Work on landscaping:

If you have plants, bushes, trees in the exterior extension of the home, then consider working on it. Trim as much as possible and clear the debris.

What does the termite inspection service include?

When you schedule an inspection for your home, includes the following:

Inspect the interior:

  • Flooring
  • Behind appliances
  • Door and windows
  • Wall and ceiling
  • Baseboards
  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Cabinet and closet

In addition to the interior, they examine the exterior:

  • Cracks in the building
  • Peeling paint
  • Other insect activities
  • Plumbing area
  • Crawl space
  • Attic
  • Basement
  • And more

Next, the inspection team will examine the surroundings:

  • Yard
  • Tree branches
  • Dead and decaying trees
  • Plants
  • Roof

During the inspection, they will check the visible signs of termite infestation, which includes: Mud tubes, shed swarmer wings, damaged wood, droppings, openings, etc.  Once the inspection is over, they will let you know everything and discuss their findings. 

They will share the observation on termites and detailed graphs to analyze the situation. Next, they will tell you how everything comes into place and suggest a preventive treatment plan. Their service also ensures to reduce the risk of future infestation.

Schedule a termite inspection today:

Professional inspection spot any signs you might have missed and provide detailed suggestions on corrective and preventive measures. As they look after the interior and exterior of your place, chances of missing any hidden area is minimal.  So, if you feel termites are troubling you and need any help, consider taking Termite Inspection Adelaide service. They will help keep the home termite-free not today but in future too.