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Termite Inspection Melbourne
Professional termite detection using advanced technology including thermal imaging, moisture meters, and acoustic devices to identify termite activity before major damage occurs.
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5+ Years Of Local Experience
Skilled Local Technicians
Same-Day Service Available
Affordable Melbourne Pricing
Pet & Family Safe Treatments
Why Termite Inspection Should Not Wait
What it costs you to leave the problem alone.
Damage is not covered by insurance
Standard Australian home and contents policies exclude termite damage, treating it as a maintenance issue rather than an event. The repair bill sits with the owner, which is what makes early detection worth so much more than it costs.
Years of work before it shows
A colony works from the inside out and leaves the surface intact, so by the time a skirting board gives way under a thumb the structural timber behind it has already gone. What you can see is the end of the process, not the start of it.
Buying a home blind
A pre-purchase inspection is the one chance to find an active colony before the contract is signed. After settlement the problem, and the repair, is yours.
What Our Termite Inspection Includes
Every job is carried out by a licensed, insured local technician.
Comprehensive visual inspection of all accessible areas
Thermal imaging technology for hidden detection
Moisture meter readings to identify risk zones
Acoustic listening devices for colony detection
Detailed written report with photographic evidence
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What Termite Activity Looks Like
Termites do their damage out of sight, inside wall frames and under floors, and a colony can work on a Melbourne home for years before anything shows. An inspection exists to find that activity while it is still cheap to deal with.
- Mud tubes, also called leads, are pencil-width tunnels of soil and saliva running up brick piers, foundations or subfloor walls. They are the clearest sign there is.
- Timber that sounds hollow or papery when tapped, because termites eat the soft wood and leave the outer skin.
- Skirting, architraves or door frames that look slightly rippled, blistered or sunken.
- Swarms of winged termites, called alates, on a warm humid evening between November and February, and the discarded wings they leave on windowsills the next morning.
Signs Worth Booking An Inspection For
Spot any of these and it is worth getting the property looked at.
- Doors and windows that suddenly stick, as damaged frames move.
- Paint or plaster that bubbles or cracks in a line rather than a patch.
- A faint clicking or rustling inside a wall when the house is quiet.
- Floorboards that flex underfoot in one spot.
- Mud or soil packed into a crack, a gap or an architrave joint.
- Damp, mouldy or earthy smell in a room with no obvious leak.
Our Termite Inspection Process
Step by step, so you know exactly what happens and when.
Pre-inspection consultation to understand property history
Exterior perimeter inspection of foundations and walls
Interior inspection of subfloor, walls, and roof void
Advanced thermal imaging scan of suspect areas
Moisture testing in high-risk zones
Acoustic detection for active termite presence
Comprehensive report with risk assessment and recommendations
Follow-up consultation to discuss findings
Termite Inspection Pricing
Starting prices for a standard residential property, including termite inspection. Every job is quoted before we begin.
Starting From $129
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All prices shown are starting prices for a standard residential property. Call us for an exact quote before any work begins.
Safe For Your Family And Pets
Termite inspections are completely non-invasive and safe. No chemicals or treatments are used during the inspection process.
Our Guarantee
We offer a pest-free guarantee. If pests return within the warranty period, we come back and treat again at no extra cost. Every technician is fully licensed and insured.
When They Are Worst In Melbourne
In Melbourne, termites are active all year but move most in the warmer months, and alate flights happen on humid evenings from late spring into summer. The standard advice for Victorian homes is an inspection every twelve months, and more often for a property with a known history, a timber subfloor close to the ground, or garden beds and irrigation banked up against the slab.
Why DIY Usually Fails
A torch and a screwdriver find the damage that has already surfaced. They do not find the colony working inside a cavity wall, above a plaster ceiling, or in the subfloor where you cannot reach. That is the point of thermal imaging, moisture meters and acoustic detection: they read what is behind the surface without pulling the house apart, so the activity is found while the timber is still worth saving.
Why Choose Rick Pest Control For Termite Inspection?
Fast, honest work from a local team that treats your property the way we would treat our own.
Latest thermal imaging and detection technology
Certified and experienced termite inspectors
Detailed reports accepted by real estate and insurance companies
Same-day inspection reports available
Compliant with Australian Standards AS 3660
Why Melbourne Trusts Us
Licensed, insured and fully equipped. Every treatment we carry out is done to Australian standards and backed by our guarantee.
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How To Keep Them Away
Simple things you can do between visits to make your property a harder target.
Schedule annual inspections even if no termites are visible.
Inspect your property after heavy rains or flooding.
Look for mud tubes on walls or foundations between inspections.
Never remove termite workings before professional inspection.
Keep detailed records of all termite inspections for property value.
Did you know? Termites work 24/7 and a mature colony can consume up to 400g of timber per week, potentially causing severe structural damage in just months.
Termite Inspection FAQs
Answers to what people ask us most before they book.
How much does termite inspection cost in Melbourne?+
Treatments start from $129 for a standard residential property, and termite inspection is quoted on inspection. Final prices will depend on the type of treatment, the level of infestation and the size of the property. Call +61 459 372 796 for an exact figure before any work begins.
How quickly can you come out?+
In most cases we offer same-day or next-day service across Melbourne. Ring us before 12pm and we can usually treat the same day, subject to technician availability in your area.
Is termite inspection safe for children and pets?+
Termite inspections are completely non-invasive and safe. No chemicals or treatments are used during the inspection process.
What happens during a termite inspection visit?+
We start with pre-inspection consultation to understand property history, then exterior perimeter inspection of foundations and walls, then interior inspection of subfloor, walls, and roof void. The full job runs to 8 steps, and your technician will talk you through each one on site.
What if the pests come back?+
We offer a pest-free guarantee. If they return within the warranty period, we come back and treat again at no extra cost.
How do I stop them coming back?+
Schedule annual inspections even if no termites are visible. Inspect your property after heavy rains or flooding. Look for mud tubes on walls or foundations between inspections. Your technician will point out anything specific to your property on the day.
Do you service my suburb?+
We cover 155+ Melbourne suburbs, from the Mornington Peninsula to the western growth corridor, for both homes and businesses. Call +61 459 372 796 and we will confirm availability for your address.
Servicing 155+ Melbourne Suburbs
From the Mornington Peninsula to the western growth corridor, our technicians cover the whole metro area.
Western Suburbs
- Altona
- Altona North
- Bacchus Marsh
- Burnside
- Caroline Springs
- Darley
- Deanside
- Deer Park
- Essendon
- Flemington
- Footscray
- Fraser Rise
+ 23 more suburbs
Northern Suburbs
- Airport West
- Broadmeadows
- Brunswick
- Brunswick East
- Bundoora
- Coburg
- Coolaroo
- Craigieburn
- Dallas
- Epping
- Fawkner
- Gladstone Park
+ 18 more suburbs
Eastern Suburbs
- Ashburton
- Bayswater
- Bayswater North
- Blackburn
- Blackburn South
- Boronia
- Box Hill
- Box Hill South
- Burwood
- Burwood East
- Clayton
- Doncaster
+ 18 more suburbs
South East Melbourne
- Beaconsfield
- Berwick
- Carrum Downs
- Clyde
- Clyde North
- Cranbourne
- Cranbourne East
- Cranbourne North
- Cranbourne West
- Dandenong
- Dandenong South
- Doveton
+ 18 more suburbs
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