Queensland’s climate creates perfect conditions for lots of pests that can potentially do great structural damage to properties and de-value re-sale prices. Termites are the biggest problem with an estimated 1 in 3 unprotected properties subject to attack.
As well as being an essential part of a pre-purchase inspection when buying a home, an annual pest inspection is recommended to ensure that you protect your most valuable asset and minimise the risk of losing significant money when it comes to selling. As with all potential issues, prevention is better than cure. Our pest inspection reports will not only highlight any evidence of the existence of termites and other pests or any damage that may have been caused by them but will also report on conditions in and around your home that might be conducive to future pest attacks.
At BBPI, we will typically start a pest inspection outside of the home to identify any potential entry points for pests to get inside. As part of this, we will inspect the outside walls and undertake a thorough inspection of all accessible areas underneath the home as well as the roof cavity. We will then focus our attention to inspecting inside of the home using a combination of traditional visual tools and the latest technologies available to the industry.
Termatrac is a non-destructive way of checking for termite activity within a wall cavity. Termatrac can detect termite activity within a solid wall structure (timber stud frame) and wall cavities (brick veneer construction) including: under kitchen cupboards, bath and shower voids.
Thermal Imaging Cameras create an image based on thermal energy rather than natural light. When inspecting a property using the thermal imaging camera, the camera can indicate termite activity and damage, moisture problems in the structure and structural defects. These problems could easily be missed in a standard inspection and provide a more thorough and comprehensive inspection
The moisture meter measures the moisture content within a wall or wall void and is used on internal walls of the property. Termites need moisture to survive and termite activity in a wall or wall cavity can increase the moisture content level in that area. The tapping stick or knocker is used to sound all accessible timbers, such as timber architraves, timber reveals around the windows and skirting boards.
A borescope is a high-resolution digital camera on a flexible fibreoptic cable that sends an image to an LCD display at the operator’s end of the device. This allows for inspection into wall cavities in the least intrusive way. All that is needed is a 7 – 10 mm hole to pass the camera cable through so that it can send images back to the LCD display. The inspector can investigate any suspicious areas picked up by the Termatrac or Thermal Imaging Cameras such as dampness around the wet area and movement found in the walls and cavities of the property.
The team at BBPI leave no stone unturned when it comes to providing clients with the most thorough building inspection report to ensure that they have the full picture before making a property purchase decision. We follow a stringent process that has been honed over several years.
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assessment of your pool safety standards
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current pool safety laws which are
subject to change frequently and can
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