12/10/2026
🚨 THIS IS WHY A THOROUGH TERMITE INSPECTION IS SO IMPORTANT! 🐜🏠
Last week, we carried out a termite inspection on a property that had recently been purchased.
The property came with an existing building and pest inspection report that had identified termite concerns. However, the report provided limited information about the location and extent of the termite activity and noted that the roof space was inaccessible.
🔎 Here's what our inspection uncovered...
✅ Extensive termite damage throughout multiple areas of the property, including structural timbers, window frames and wall linings.
✅ Significant termite mud workings throughout the subfloor, with evidence that many had previously been disturbed or removed.
✅ No live termite activity in many of the heavily damaged areas, suggesting the possibility of previous termite treatment or historical activity.
🚨 Most importantly, we discovered NEW termite leads in the subfloor containing LIVE termites!
We were also able to access and inspect the roof space, allowing us to investigate areas that had not been inspected previously.
The concerning part?
While much of the damage appeared to be historical, termites were still actively entering the property.
This is a perfect example of why identifying termite damage is only part of the inspection process. Determining where termites are active, assessing the extent of visible damage and identifying potential entry points are equally important.
🏡 Buying a property? Already own one?
Don't assume that because termite damage looks old, the termites are gone.
At Elite Building & Pest Services, we conduct thorough termite inspections to help property owners understand what is happening beneath and around their homes.
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