Commercial Timber Pest Inspection
Termites, borers, wood rot and chemical delignification assessed in commercial buildings, priced by square metre, same-day report subject to access and availability.
- Same-day report (subject to access and availability)
- Upfront pricing
- 12 months free advice
What's in your commercial timber pest inspection
Included
- Inspection for termites, borers, wood rot and chemical delignification per AS 4349.3
- All accessible timbers in the building and site (up to 30m from building)
- Identification of conducive conditions and high-risk areas
- Susceptibility assessment for the property and location
- Recommendations on inspection intervals and treatment
- Same-day written report with photo evidence
Not included
- Structural assessment (available as add-on)
- Areas beyond 30m from the main building (additional fee applies for large sites)
- Termite treatment, inspection and reporting only
Our inspectors document every accessible element on site with photo evidence and severity ratings.
Real defects our inspectors have flagged
Why you might need this
- Commercial property purchase where timber pest clearance is required for due diligence
- Strata office or retail building with shared timber elements
- Older commercial building where previous termite activity is suspected
- Commercial landlord requiring annual timber pest inspection of leased premises
- Lender requiring pest clearance as part of commercial property finance
What we find when we walk a property
Every commercial timber pest inspection draws on the same indexed defect corpus, patterns our inspectors have catalogued across thousands of properties.
Across Perth and Sydney. Every report indexed.
Per property our inspectors document, photograph and severity-rate.
23,030 defects classified critical: items that affect structure, safety or value.
Source: SURE defect corpus, refreshed monthly
The process
- 1
Book your commercial timber pest inspection
Provide the property address and estimated floor area, and we'll confirm the price and schedule with you by phone.
- 2
Inspector assesses all accessible timbers
Your SURE inspector covers all timbers in the building and site up to 30m, using appropriate tools for commercial environments.
- 3
Same-day report delivered
A detailed report with photos and findings is delivered the same day.
- 4
12 months free advice
Your inspector is available for questions about findings during the free advice period.
See exactly what you get before you book
Our commercial timber pest inspection report includes annotated photos, severity ratings, AS 4349 references and actionable remediation advice. Written in plain language so you can act on it the day you receive it.
- Photo evidence per finding
- Severity rated: critical, moderate, cosmetic
- Australian Standards cross-referenced
- Remediation guidance you can quote
What our commercial timber pest inspections commonly find
Our DefectIndex documents inspection findings across Perth and Sydney. Browse the defect categories most relevant to this type of inspection.
About a commercial timber pest inspection
The Commercial Timber Pest Inspection is completed in accordance with AS 4349.3-2010, covering all accessible timbers in a commercial building and site (up to 30m) for termite activity, wood-boring beetles, wood rot, and chemical delignification. Priced by square metre of floor area, same-day reports included.
Timber pest risk in commercial property is easily underestimated
Commercial buildings often have large volumes of concealed timber, roof framing, subfloor structures, internal partition framing, and fit-out joinery, spread across areas that tenants and owners rarely inspect closely. Termite activity can be well-established before it becomes visible, and by that point rectification costs are significant.
For buyers, an AS 4349.3 timber pest inspection before purchase is straightforward risk management. The report documents active infestations, past damage, conducive conditions, and susceptibility, information that directly affects your offer price, your remediation budget, and your post-purchase treatment obligations.
For commercial landlords, annual timber pest inspections are the minimum standard for demonstrating due diligence under lease agreements and property management obligations. A written inspection record, documenting the condition of all accessible timbers at a point in time, is the baseline evidence required if a tenant later raises a pest-related maintenance dispute or if treatment costs need to be allocated between landlord and tenant.
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About commercial timber pest inspection
Is a commercial timber pest inspection different from residential?
The scope is similar, AS 4349.3 applies to both. Commercial inspections are priced by floor area rather than bedroom count, reflecting the greater variation in commercial building sizes.
Does this cover the entire site?
Timbers and conducive conditions are assessed on the site up to 30 metres from the main building. For large commercial sites, additional fee applies for the area beyond 30m.
Can I combine this with the structural inspection?
Yes, the Combined Commercial Inspection covers both structural and timber pest scopes at a combined price, saving time and money compared to two separate bookings.
How long does the inspection take, and when is the report ready?
It varies with the size of the property — smaller premises take around 1–1.5 hours, while large commercial sites can take more than a full day. Standard commercial reports are issued the same day; larger sites need extra time to compile.
Which commercial timbers are assessed?
All accessible timbers in the building and site up to 30 metres — including concealed framing such as roof framing, subfloor structures, partition framing, and fit-out joinery — for termite activity, wood-boring beetles, wood rot and chemical delignification.