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Pre-Purchase / Belmont, WA / Inspector: Gary Wilkes

Timber Pest Inspection in Belmont

From $250

Professional pre-purchase timber pest inspection by your local SURE inspector in Belmont. Termites and timber pests can hide where you can't see them, we find them.

01
Book
Online or by phone
02
Inspect
~1.5hr on-site
03
Report
Subject to access
SURE inspector Gary Wilkes
Gary Wilkes
Perth SE and SW (Cannington and Port Kennedy zones) · 1300 787 327
Scope

What's in your pre-purchase timber pest inspection

Included

  • Termite detection (visual + moisture meter + thermal imaging, included as standard)
  • Wood borer identification
  • Fungal decay assessment
  • Sub-floor and roof void inspection
  • AS 4349.3 compliant written report
  • Recommended treatment options
Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspection on site in Belmont

Our inspectors document every accessible element on site with photo evidence and severity ratings.

About Belmont

Local context for Belmont

Population
6,959
Median era
1960s
Council
City of Belmont
Common defects
  • River-proximity moisture issues
  • Ageing fibro-cement cladding
  • Termite risk in older timber frames
DefectIndex · Belmont

Timber-pest findings
in Belmont

Based on 44 SURE inspections carried out in the Belmont.

  1. 01
    TermiteModerate17 of 44 reports
  2. 02
  3. 03
    TermiteModerate11 of 44 reports
  4. 04
    TermiteMajor10 of 44 reports
  5. 05
    TermiteMajor8 of 44 reports

Anonymised at suburb level · Minimum 5 inspections per published stat · No individual property identified · 12 months FREE advice on every report

Your local inspector

Meet your inspector in Belmont

Gary Wilkes, SURE Building Inspector
Gary Wilkes
Perth SE and SW (Cannington and Port Kennedy zones)
1300 787 327 Book inspection
Common questions

About pre-purchase timber pest inspection

What does a timber pest inspection cover?

The inspector looks for current and previous termite activity throughout the house and surrounds — architraves, cabinetry, door and window frames, skirting boards, the roof frame, walls and floors — and carries out moisture testing. The report identifies termites, borers, wood rot, any conditions that could attract pests, and our recommendations. It follows AS 4349.3-2010.

How often should I have a timber pest inspection?

At least once a year, and especially if there has been prior termite activity nearby. Regular inspections catch evidence early, before it has a chance to develop.

What attracts termites to a property?

Termites are drawn to warm, damp areas and untreated timber, cardboard and paper. Timber or plants kept against the house also create easy access points. Keeping these in check reduces the conditions termites look for.

What are the signs of termite activity?

Common signs include mud tubes, short-circuiting power, damaged floors or ceilings, cracked paint or plaster, and staining on ceilings and cornices. Many of these appear before any obvious damage, which is why a professional inspection matters.

When will I get the report?

Same-day reports are standard — usually within 5 hours, subject to access. The inspector calls you on completion to explain the findings, and you're welcome to ask questions for 12 months afterward.

Do I need to arrange a time for the timber pest inspection?

No. Once you have booked and provided all the required information, we contact the selling agent on your behalf and arrange a time.

Do I need to attend the inspection?

There's no need to attend. We arrange the timing with the agent or seller and attend only with their permission.

Can you also treat termites if you find them?

Our report identifies the type and extent of any activity and recommends treatment options. We don't carry out treatment ourselves, but we can refer you to licensed pest control operators.

Built to last. Inspected to be SURE.

One inspection, twelve months of advice, and the same person on the other end of the phone every time you call. That is the part you do not see on the brochure.

Same-day reports (subject to access and availability) 12 months free advice Your inspector reads every report
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