How Much Termite Damage is Too Much?
Termite damage is one of the main problems that Australian home owners have to deal with - but how much termite damage is too much? The simple answer: it depends. It depends on the extent of the termite damage, how much you are willing to pay for repairs, and how much the property is at risk from a re-infestation.
The good news is that if termite damage is discovered during a pre-purchase, pre-sale, or routine home inspection, it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the world. At Ironbark Building and Pest, we conduct Brisbane building and pest inspections to see if any termite damage is present. Once damage has been discovered, we work closely with our clients to communicate with them, on what can be done to solve the problem, and draw them up an estimate of the costs on request.
What is Termite Damage?
Termite damage is one of the most common types of pest-related property defects in Australia – and one of the most destructive. It is estimated that one in five Australian homes suffer from termite damage. In Brisbane, this number is even higher, as the warm sub-tropical climate is ideal for termites to thrive.
Termites (also known as white ants) feed off the cellulose in timber, significantly compromising its strength to the point where it can begin to crumble. A home infestation of termites can start small, but as their nest grows, so does the destruction they leave behind. Termite damage can affect the walls, floors, and ceilings of a home, but these insects can also impact furniture, books, wallpaper and carpet backing.
When is There Too Much Termite Damage
In extreme cases, termite damage will mean the property is unfit for living conditions and will likely need to be demolished. This is when there is extensive termite damage across the entire property, greatly compromising its structural integrity and risking collapse.
Thankfully, these are only the most severe cases and most instances of termite damage can be fixed completely. These repairs may involve having to remove the affected areas of a property before rebuilding the structure. Comprehensive termite treatment will also be conducted to decrease the chances of any further infestations.
Obviously, there is a cost to all of this. So, whether you are a homeowner or prospective buyer, you will have to weigh up whether the price of repairs is worth paying.
Contact Ironbark Building and Pest
If you would like to know if a Brisbane property has termite damage and how much that damage will cost you, then reach out to the friendly team at Ironbark Building and Pest. We conduct pre-purchase, pre-sale, and routine building inspections in Brisbane homes, where we can identify termite damage, provide an estimate on treatment costs, and undertake that repair work ourselves.
Contact us to book in your Brisbane pest inspection today!