What is a Timber Pest Report?
A Timber Pest Report will assess whether the property is sound and free
of destructive timber pest attack or risk. It will provide a detailed
Report listing all the areas inspected, including:
- Material of construction
- Timber pest activity, if any
- Access issue Location and extent of serious damage.
A Timber Pest Inspection should be combined with a Property Report.
All
properties containing structural timbers should have a timber pest
inspection annually or even more frequently if it has a history of
termite activity.
Who does it?
All Tyrrells Building
Consultants have timber pest qualifications. They are able to understand
how your building is built and what timber products are at risk of
timber pest damage.
How long does it take?
The time
required to do the Timber Pest Inspection can vary between 40 and 80
minutes, depending on the size of the property and the ease of access.
It is better to combine the Timber Pest Report with the Property Report
(Combined Property and Timber Pest Report). This enables an extremely
detailed appraisal of any potential pest problems.
A written
Report is available within 72 hours of inspection and an urgent 24 hour
service can be arranged.
Why is a Timber Pest Report
necessary?
About one property in twelve will have some major timber
pest damage or infestation. About 1 in 200 properties will have termite
activity to the main building timbers. For older buildings with major
timber components minimising the risk of timber pest infestation through
regular inspections are key to ensuring your building does not face
major termite and rot damage.
Which types of properties are
inspected?
Any building with structural or extensive non durable
timbers.