Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Re: Annual Termite inspection 2Sep 14, 2010 10:49 am Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: Annual Termite inspection 6Sep 15, 2010 9:26 am If I was to win Lotto, I would build with a different builder, now to win lotto Re: Annual Termite inspection 7Sep 15, 2010 9:56 am Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: Annual Termite inspection 9Sep 17, 2010 4:25 pm Built Liberty 42 - Handover 26th Feb 2010 forum thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=17243 Re: Annual Termite inspection 12Oct 09, 2010 7:29 am Using low toxic and environmentally friendly solutions Re: Annual Termite inspection 15Oct 11, 2010 1:45 pm searchengineguy Erebus I have also just recieved the letter stating my annual termite inspecetion is up. $180 sounds alot of money. I wonder if us the consumer can save some money and purchase the substance to pour into the pipes which arm our house boundry. It would be easier and much more reliable if i was able to goto say bunnings or elsewhere to buy the proper stuff and pour down the pipes. I wonder if anyone knows what we need and where to buy it from Cheers, Peter. $180 sounds like its too cheap! They must do just a visual inspection without thermal imaging or Termatrac. You can't buy termiticide in large amounts to protect your home. That's just as well too, as untrained people using pesticides is frought with danger. Regards, Bruce Thermal imaging bahahahahaha. I doubt it. For $180 you get a guy do a quick walk around the house with a stick with a ball on the end, tapping the wall and thats why people are saying it seems too expensive and I agree. All in all about 15mins of work its an absolute rip. Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: Annual Termite inspection 16Oct 11, 2010 2:24 pm 15 minutes work you are certainly being ripped off there, it takes us 2 hours to do an inspection for $180.00 Re: Annual Termite inspection 17Oct 12, 2010 8:20 am Yeah I wont name the company but it is a big one here in SEQ. I think it is absolute rip and it really does give the industry a bad name. Our Build https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36661&start=40 Land Settlement - 19/07/09 Building Deposit Paid - 14/02/10 Site Scrape - 25/08/10 Slab - 01/09/10 Frame - 15/09/10 Roof - 21/09/10 Pre Wire/Plumbing - 23/04/09 Bi-Folds - 24/09/10 Bricks - 13/10/10 Plastering - 13/10/10 Cornice, skirting, shelving - 14/10/10 Re: Annual Termite inspection 18Dec 03, 2012 6:56 pm I think that the various treatments all have their value and I believe inspections are a vital part of the process. The termite problem is real, although the damage sustained is not really enough to justify the expense. I once repaired a cottage where the termites had wreaked havoc on joists, studs, and ceiling joists. However, the cost over the years, amortised, was not so bad. The problem is in the change from organochlorines to organophosphates, which are less effective. So spray more often? good luck Re: Annual Termite inspection 19Aug 24, 2018 12:36 pm Great input from Grout Perfect and Leighton The fact is that regardless of protection, termites can avoid or breach the barriers. The annual inspection is to minimise damage from infestation if it occurs and is part of AS You are paying for inspection expertise and the insurance cover if they miss something. Your home insurance won't insure termite damage Anyone saying that $ 180 for an annual inspection is a rip off is disrespectful and or ignorant. You don't only pay for what the inspector does, you also have to pay for what he knows and the liability. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Yes, neither is termite damage that is not covered by your house insurance. 3 6571 4 1830 i would suggest nothing is unreasonable for PCI. we did all sorts, including checking the hot water, checking all the GPO's had power, testing that the showers were… 9 98623 |